Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Freshman Simone Assaf had never lost a game in her young high school career, and even on the biggest stage, a second round CIF match, she wasn’t going to let that streak end. In the 54th minute girls soccer’s match against the St. Genevieve […]
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer There are many different situations that can make for an exciting sports game. The CIF playoff setting is intense, game-winners are goosebump-inducing, and nasty brawls are often the most fun of all. And girls soccer’s 3-2 victory over the Santa Ana Saints on […]
Story by Katie HohmanStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Freshman Lyla Keller has always been fast. From the time she was a little girl, the track and field star never knew what it meant to be slow. After many years of training and competition, it is Keller’s experiences as a runner that have given […]
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Sophomore Ruth Schmidt didn’t need much time to discover her passion. Introduced to the ice rink when she was just 3 years old and playing ice hockey by age 5, Schmidt soon found herself at home. In the 10 years she has played ever since, […]
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer SPHS boys golf team suffered a blow from La Cañada High School in their match on Tuesday, May 4 at Santa Anita Golf Course. Ending with a score of 204-178, this puts their record at 2-2. Sophomore Ian Jin completed the course with an impressive […]
Story by Kahlen MiaoStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeAssociate Photo Editor Junior Skye Harris’ take on integrating mental health and athletics was what garnered tremendous support for her to become Commissioner of Athletics for the 2021-2022 school year. Harris’ goal is to improve athletic spirit after the sports hiatus in the 2020-2021 school year. Harris’ […]
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Not all rival games are fun: Girls basketball’s 55-18 rout of the San Marino Titans on Friday, May 7, was painfully lopsided. And while the Tigers were running up the score, they brought about some gaudy, eye-popping stats. It took the Titans six and […]
Story by Matthew Tsai Print Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor “Electrified.” That’s what senior guard Tyler Johnson felt after the boys basketball squad pulled out an intense 63-61 win over San Marino on Friday, May 7. And everyone in the gym could see it. After the buzzer sounded, Tyler sprinted across the court in […]
Story by Matthew Tsai Print Managing Editor Photo by Jaden EdenContributor In South Pas, positive student reaction to a School Board decision has been just as rare as a truly exciting boys basketball highlight — well, until junior Sage Wayans came to town. And no, he didn’t magically reform the School Board. Midway through the […]
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate Print Editor Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer The SPHS boys volleyball team trounced the Monrovia Wildcats on Thursday, May 6, making quick work against the opposing team in two sets. South Pas lost an early lead in the game after the Tiger offense failed to organize cohesively. Missed serves on both […]
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate Print Editor Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer The Tigers outplayed the San Marino Titans on Tuesday, May 4 in three sets. South Pas continued its league dominance, extending its winning streak to 5-0. The Tigers started off with a strong first set, taking advantage of the Titans’ various errors. Junior Tony […]
Story by Zoe SchlaakAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Boys soccer dominated 2-1 against the Temple City Rams on Tuesday, May 4 at their Senior Night game. Their record currently lies 4-3-1 as they prepare for their final league game. The Tigers got control of the ball at the start of the game, […]
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Students file out onto campus during the breaks, catching up and attempting to find a bit of normalcy, and then shuffle into half-empty classrooms wearing masks. South Pasadena High School has implemented numerous changes to its schedule and class structure since its swift transition to […]
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Softball suffered a 12-0 defeat against the Temple City Rams on Tuesday, May 4. South Pas stumbled in their eighth loss of the season, and seventh in the Rio Hondo League. The Rams dominated from the first pitch. Even as South Pas gained some […]
Story by Ellie Campbell, Kahlen Miao, Quinn Manzo, & Zoe SchlaakSports Editor, Staff Writer, Staff Writer, & Associate Sports Editor Photos by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer After taking a year-long pause in athletic competitions due to coronavirus, winter and spring sports were unsure of the future of their seasons. As restrictions have eased, South Pasadena High […]
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer If there was a vote for the most exciting girls basketball game of the season, Wednesday’s clash against the Monrovia Wildcats wouldn’t even make it onto the ballot. In a 67-24 victory on May 5, South Pas competed in a sluggish game with probably […]
