KUBB CLUB | Fall Scramble Tournament

Attention local Kubb players, The L.A. Kubb Club Fall Scramble Tournament commences October 2, 2023. There are currently close to 20 players signed up and sign-ups remain open this week. Email organizer Julian Petrillo...
PHOTO: provided by The D.U.D.E.S. | The South Pasadenan | Pickleball Tournament organizers T Kurera, Michele Pusateri, Ittai Shadmon, and Mike Noe.

Pickleball Tournament | The D.U.D.E.S. and Kiwanis Club Host 1st Annual Tourney at Orange...

The Dudes and Kiwanis Club of South Pasadena are hosting the 1st annual Pickleball Tournament of South Pasadena. It will be held at the Orange Grove Park Tennis courts on Saturday, September 30, from 4...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Cross Country at Rio Hondo League meet held at San Marino's Lacy Park.

SPHS Cross Country Comes Out Strong

Proving once again they are the teams to be reckoned with, both the girls and boys varsity Cross Country teams from South Pasadena High School led the way at the Rio Hondo League meet...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | Future cheerleaders take to the field with SPHS cheerleaders

Future Cheerleaders Take to the Field at SPHS

Youngsters from local elementary schools and the middle school were invited to experience the exhileration of the big leagues by joining the high school cheerleaders in leading fans at the SPHS vs. Alhambra football...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | Mayor Jon Primuth serving up hot popcorn at the SPHS football game Friday evening.

Serving The Crowd | Mayor Jon Primuth in Service to SPHS Football Fans

A familiar face at the SPHS snack bar during football games is none other than Mayor Jonathan Primuth. He joins numerous parents and volunteers to serve refreshments and food at the stadium snack bar....
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | SPHS vs Alhambra, September 16, 2023.

TIGER FOOTBALL | Bring on San Marino

Ending their  non-conference season on a high note, South Pasadena High School varsity football routed neighboring Alhambra 46-7. It was the final tuneup before meeting arch-rival San Marino in the league opener in 2...
PHOTO: provided by SPHS Booster Club | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Booster Club board members: Bottom Row L-R: Stephanie Burchardt, Megan Gardner, Toby Bangar (with Ember), Nichole Dunville, Kristin Wingard, Kristen Swift Middle Row L-R: Aman Thind, Rachel Fox, Jill Olsen, David Zeiger, Eric Chabot, Amy Davis Jones Top Row L-R: Bill Buckley, Val Huntley, Dan Wakumoto, Principal John Eldred, Interim Athletic Director CB Richards

TIGER BOOSTERS are Back in Action at SPHS

The Tiger Boosters kicked off the 2023/24 school year with their new board on August 22nd. This marks the 53rd year of Tiger Boosters supporting sports, programs, activities, and clubs at SPHS. Through generous...

Arroyo Project 3-Par Asks Citizens to Make Voices Heard Regarding Golf Course

Citizens representing Arroyo Project 3-Par are inviting golfers and concerned citizens to make their voices heard at the upcoming City Council Meeting on September 6, 2023 at 6pm at the Amedee O. Richards Jr....

Letter to the Editor | Save Our 18 Hole Arroyo Golf Course

Dear City Council and Community Members, I have lived in South Pasadena for more than 35 years now. My children grew up and graduated from our school sustem and I took my turn as PTA...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | James Down plays for South Pasadena High School 2023-24 season

James Dowd Continues Family Football Legacy

One of the keys for South Pasadena's varsity football team success this year is one of their biggest returning players, James Dowd. Not only is he a two-way star, playing both offensively and defensively,...

SPHS Football | Tigers Dominate Against Maywood

It wasn't even close, from the opening whistle to the final gun, as South Pasadena High's football team throttled visiting Maywood CES 68-6 Thursday night. The Tigers surged to a 38-6 halftime lead, dominating on...

SPHS FOOTBALL | Tigers Hang on for Season Opening Win

In a game marred by penalties and turnovers, South Pasadena hung on to win its season opener against visiting Schurr 27-22. It appeared to be a game that neither team could get traction on with...

SPHS Welcomes Interim Athletic Director CB Richards

Longtime, legendary track coach CB Richards has been tapped to serve as the interim Athletic Director for South Pasadena High School by South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD). Richards has become one of the most...

SPHS Football Looks Strong in Scrimmage

In a final tuneup before the football season opener against Schurr next Friday, Coach Jeff Chi was able to view his team's performance during a scrimmage against San Gabriel Friday night at Solari Field. A...

AYSO Region 214 Boys 11U Extra Team Wins National Games Tournament

On Sunday, July 30th, the Boys 11U Extra Team (2012) from South Pasadena / San Marino American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 214 won the championship at the AYSO National Games Tournament. The team persevered through 9...

High Praise for South Pasadena Little League Team

In the end, following South Pasadena’s second loss, ending the team’s hopes of winning the Little League Juniors West Region Baseball Tournament and advancing to the World Series, came an unleashing of praise for...

South Pasadena Little League | SPLL Second Chance to Stay Alive in Championships

Knocking out Montana Monday in their first elimination game after two straight wins and a loss to open the Little League Junior Division West Region Baseball Tournament in Bend, Oregon, South Pasadena has kept...

South Pasadena Little League Baseball | SPLL Juniors Fall into Elimination Bracket

With one setback, South Pasadena’s Junior Division baseball team looks for a win over Montana Monday to stay alive in its quest for a Little League West Region championship in Bend, Oregon. Winning the title...

South Pasadena Little League Continues to Roll

After two games and two wins, there’s plenty of optimism as South Pasadena’s Junior Division baseball team continues to ride the wave at the Western Regionals in Bend, Oregon, with an opportunity to reach...

Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation Golf Classic 2023

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Foundation is excited to host the Second Annual Golf Classic presented by J.P. Morgan Private Bank on Friday, September 8. The event will raise funds that will enable the...
PHOTO: Fire at Arroyo Park South Pasadena 7-22-2023 | Social Media Screenshot

FIRE IN THE ARROYO South Pasadena | Large Brush Fires Next to Baseball/Soccer...

A large brush fire erupted Saturday afternoon in South Pasadena's Arroyo Park with flames reaching over 100 feet into the air. Firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze for nearly five hours. The fires were...
PHOTO: Alberto Ocon | The South Pasadenan | 2023 South Pasadena Little League Junior Baseball Team are Sectional Champions in the State of California Little League Tournament representing Section 3.

South Pasadena Little League Junior Baseball Team competes in California Little League State Tournament

2023 South Pasadena Little League Junior Baseball Team is in the State of California Little League Tournament representing Section 3. They played last night, Monday July 17, and Beat Golita Valley South Little League...
PHOTO: Richard Tran | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Track and Field athlete Keeran Murray in the 800m at CIF State Championship 2023.

Keeran Murray and Mia Holden Place 4th and 6th at STATE Championships

South Pasadena High School athletes Keeran Murray and Mia Holden placed 6th and 4th at the CIF Track and Field State Championships held at Memorial Stadium in Clovis, California on Saturday May 27, 2023. Murray...
PHOTO: Anthony Chan | The South Pasadenan | Annalea Pearson has signed on to play for Williams College in Girls Soccer.

Signing Day at SPHS Celebrates Senior Student Athletes

South Pasadena High School athletics held a mock signing day to celebrate senior student-athletes who are continuing their academic and athletic careers in colleges next fall. Surrounded by family and friends, the athletes were...
PHOTO: Raymond Tran | The South Pasadenan | Mia Holden in the 300m hurdles at CIF Master's Meet - 6th place at 43.95. She set school record the week prior with 43.81 at CIF SS D3 championships.

SPHS Runners Burn Up the Track and Field Season Qualifying for CIF Masters and...

South Pasadena High School had a tremendous track season this year with several Tigers qualifying for CIF-SS Finals in Division 3 (of 105 schools), CIF Masters and State Championships. At the CIF Finals, SPHS...

South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Golf Tournament | June 17, 2023

News provided by S.P.T.O.R. Signups are now being taken for the annual Golf Tournament benefitting the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses float. The fundraiser takes place June 17 at the 18-hole, 3-par Arroyo Seco Golf...

World-Class Jiu-Jitsu Talent Cameron Mellott to Host Exclusive Seminar at Ace Performance Training

Ace Performance Training, a premier martial arts and athletic performance center in Southern California, is thrilled to announce an exclusive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling seminar with renowned Jiu-Jitsu talent, Cameron Mellott. This special event...

SPHS Swimmers Smash School Records | SPUSD Snapshot

News provided by SPUSD During swim competitions this spring, two SPHS students broke school records in the 50m Freestyle and 500m Freestyle events. Congratulations to senior Chloe Auyeung and sophomore Samantha Wong who smashed the records,...

SPHS Hosts 2023 Tiger Invitational | SPUSD Snaphot

On April 7, 2023, more than 125 schools from around the country and one school from Australia participated in the 2023 Tiger Invitational held at South Pasadena High School. Schools attending from states outside of...

SPARC Fundraiser | “Click! Art Captures Sport” Featuring Local Legends

“Click! Art Captures Sport,” a gala fundraiser presented by the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) and hosted by the newly reopened Legendary Ice House in Pasadena—thanks to the generous support of owner and Lakers...
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