Story by Ethan Kwak Sports Writer Photos by Rachel (Shin-Hye) Choi Staff Photographer Boys basketball plowed past San Marino in a score of 84-69 in a highly-anticipated away game on Wednesday, Jan 18. Maintaining a strong lead from the beginning, the Tigers dominated the Titans through efficient shooting and tough defensive play. Junior shooting guard Russell Williams […]
Basketball blows past Mark Keppel at home
Story by Rose Vandevelde Sports Writer Photos by Rachel (Shin-Hye) Choi Staff Photographer Tiger’s boys basketball cruised to victory over visiting Mark Keppel in a non-league showcase on Monday, Jan. 16. South Pasadena started out strong with quick passing followed by a shot from junior shooting guard Russell Williams for two points. Mark Keppel immediately responded with […]
Girls’ basketball defeats Chino in dramatic fashion in first round of CIF
Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer and Writer Girls’ basketball performed a miracle on Thursday, February 15th, pulling victory out of the jaws of defeat with an insane 56-53 comeback against Chino. Its triumph is a boost morale and ensures the continuation of the girls’ CIF run. The game began with a troubled start from […]
Boys’ basketball stumbles versus Blair
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball was defeated 77-52 by Blair on Thursday, February 9, unable to overcome the Vikings’ aggressive onslaught. The fast-paced, physical style of play lent itself to Blair’s impressive length and athleticism combination, which was the defining factor in the Vikings’ victory. The loss brings the Tigers’ overall and league […]
Boys’ basketball battles back to narrowly defeat Monrovia
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Following a rocky first half, boys’ basketball overwhelmed Monrovia in the third quarter and ultimately emerged victorious 57-53 on Friday night. Halftime adjustments brought a zone defense and a renewed sense of urgency, which resulted in the Tigers trouncing the Wildcats 18-5 in the third period. Monrovia mounted a […]
Girls’ basketball falls to Aliso Niguel in final game
Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photography Editor The girls’ basketball team’s impressive season concluded with a 70-47 loss to the Aliso Niguel Wolverines on Saturday, February 18 in the second round of CIF play. This tough road loss solidified the Tigers’ overall record at 15-10 and league record at 8-2. The two teams demonstrated dynamic […]
Girls’ basketball defeats Ocean View in first round of CIF
Photos by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The girls’ varsity basketball team was victorious in its CIF Division 2A debut with a 52-45 away win against Ocean View on Thursday, February 16. The Tigers, twentieth in playoff predictions, faced off against the tenth-seeded Seahawks, who boasted a 21-5 overall record and matched South Pas’ 8-2 league […]
Boys’ Basketball Dominated on the Road by San Gabriel
Written by Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor Boys’ basketball ended their preseason with a frustrating 58-36 loss to the San Gabriel Matadors on Monday, January 9. The loss solidifies South Pas’ record at 6-9 heading into league play. Things began to look up for South Pasadena early […]
Boys’ basketball defeated by Mark Keppel on the road
By Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor Boys’ basketball lost its eighth preseason game of the year to the Mark Keppel Aztecs, 51-38, on Saturday, January 7. The two teams tipped off around two o’clock, in the “Home of the Aztecs”, with the grey afternoon sunlight pouring through Mark […]
Wrestling suffers loss against La Cañada in first league match
By Elizabeth Bock Staff Writer Photos by Luke Quezada Assoc. Staff Photographer The Tigers lost their first league match at La Cañada High School on Thursday, January 5. The Spartans had a significantly higher number of fouls and dominated with a score of 61-18. Of the eight varsity matches that were held during the duel, […]
Season Preview: Boys’ Basketball
Written by Matt Wakumoto Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor With December quickly approaching, boys’ basketball prepares for another season of contention in the Rio Hondo League. The team has been grinding in the gym since late April and training vigorously to reunite their complex, set-heavy offense. After placing fourth with […]
Season Preview: Girls’ Basketball
By Riley Segal Assoc. Sports Editor Photo by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor The upcoming season has ushered in change for the varsity girls’ basketball team. A new coach, a new CIF division, and several new players contribute to this transition into the 2016-2017 season. However, one aspect that has not changed is the team’s high […]