Story by Benjamin Regan Sports Editor Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Coming off of a commanding performance last week in the season opener, South Pasadena brought their physical brand of football to Maywood High School on Friday, August 26, routing Maywood High School 37-6. Junior running back Jason Hong totaled 100 yards on the ground and […]
South Pasadena triumphs over Lincoln in first game
Story by Benjamin Regan Sports Editor Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Football opened its season with a victory over Lincoln High School at a home game on Friday, Aug. 19. A strong offensive showing behind senior quarterback Jackson Freking’s three touchdowns and an emphatic defensive performance from South Pasadena converged in the 28-7 win. In front […]
Football prepares for upcoming season throughout summer
Story by Benjamin Regan Sports Editor Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer The South Pasadena football team is looking to build on its historic CIF run last season and compete for a Rio Hondo League title in 2022. Last year under the leadership of coach Jeff Chi, South Pasadena placed third in the league and reached […]
Football crumbles to Boron in homeopener turnout
Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer There was no shortage of South Pasadena spirit in football’s home opener on Friday, Aug. 27, despite a 33-14 loss. The Tigers were originally slated to play the Viewpoint High Patriots, however, due to athletes on Viewpoint testing positive for COVID, they challenged […]
South Pasadena school officials respond to increasing awareness of head injury in sports
Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor In light of emerging evidence suggesting the dangers of head impact in high school sports, school administrators and representatives are taking a second look at the potential dangers of sports at South Pasadena High School. At the center of the discussion is football. Joseph Charney, a South Pasadena […]
South Pas thrashed by Monrovia in league opener
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff writers Photo by Luke Quezada Staff photographer The Color Day spirit didn’t translate to the football field on Friday, as Monrovia handed the Tigers a 49-10 loss in the team’s league opener. The Wildcats, who were celebrating their homecoming, took the lead early and never let it […]
Football falls victim to costly turnovers against Eagle Rock
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff photographer South Pasadena football suffered their second loss of the season on Thursday, September 28, falling to Eagle Rock 35-17 at home. The Tigers, now 4-2 on the year, were plagued by a multitude of turnovers in their final preseason game. […]
Football shuts out Alhambra to secure fourth win of the season
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff photographer South Pas football was triumphant once again, routing the Alhambra Moors 27-0 on Friday, September 22. On the brisk fall night, the Tigers were able to take care of the Moors with ease, extending their preseason record to 4-1. After […]
Football dispatches Riverside Prep in its penultimate preseason matchup
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer South Pas varsity football continued their non-league dominance, beating the Riverside Prep Silver Knights by a score of 55-6. The Tigers advance to 3-1 on the season, with just one preseason game remaining. Riverside Prep, located outside of Victorville, made […]
Coach Chi leads Tigers to 20-7 win over Rosemead in first football game
Tigers defeated Rosemead in their season opener by 20-7 on Friday. Despite the cause for celebration, Head Coach Jeff Chi was looking to the future with a critical eye. Watch Tiger’s coverage of Chi’s first game as head coach. Videography by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer Interviews by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers
Richards steps down as head football coach
Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor After two years of contention in the Rio Hondo League, head football coach C.B. Richards has stepped down from his position due to personal and financial related reasons. Richards announced his resignation from the program in the weight room on Thursday, February 9. An official letter was sent […]