PHOTO: CB Richards South Pasadena High’s varsity water polo term advance to the CIF-Southern Section finals Tuesday night with a 15-10 victory over Diamond Bar in the semi-finals.

CIF Finals Water Polo | South Pasadena Tigers Team Advances

South Pasadena High is one win away from grabbing a CIF-Southern Section championship in boys’ Division 4 water polo action after handing Diamond Bar...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | The South Pasadenan | CIF-Southern Section Playoffs: The Tigers turned away Jurupa Valley of San Bernardino County 35-28 in first round CIF-Southern Section Division 10 football action at home Friday night. Round two is coming up next week as South Pasadena sets its sights on a CIF title.

SPHS SPORTS CIF-Southern Section Playoffs | 6 Varsity Sports Squads in the Playoffs

Six South Pasadena High varsity squads have qualified for the CIF-Southern Section playoffs following successful regular season. The follow is a quick compilation of the...
CIF-Southern Section Playoffs: The Tigers win, beating Jurupa Valley of San Bernardino County 35-28 in first round CIF-Southern Section Division 10 football action at home Friday night. Round two is coming up next week as South Pasadena sets its sights on a CIF title.

WIN – CIF Playoffs Game 1: South Pasadena Tigers Football Outmatches Patriot High...

Step one of four in its quest to reach its ultimate goal was made by South Pasadena High Friday night. Showing why it was the...
PHOTO: Bill Glazier | South Pasadenan News | Patriot High School in Jurupa Valley will take on South Pasadena Friday night in a first round CIF football game. The Tigers are coming off a 28-10 victory over La Cañada last Friday to win their first Rio Hondo League championship in five decades.

SPHS FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS | South Pasadena Tigers Face Patriot High School Friday Nov 8

South Pasadena High, coming off a 28-10 victory over La Cañada to claim its first Rio Hondo League football championship in nearly 50 years,...
PHOTO: Katrina Perez | South Pasadenan News | LA Dodgers Victory Parade November 1, 2024: An estimated 2-million fans showed up for a long-awaited parade in downtown Los Angeles, and 40,000-plus came out to Dodger Stadium for the rally. Omari Ferguson: https://www.voteferguson.org

Dodgers Celebrate with 2-Million Fans at The Victory Parade & Rally in Los Angeles...

World Series Champions Los Angeles Dodgers Reaching the mountaintop, savoring a monumental season, and knowing no team is better, the Dodgers celebrated winning their eighth...
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LA DODGERS WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS | Game 5 Comeback First Time Ever

“Oh my World Series Champions!” exclaimed Dodger Manager Dave Roberts. In dramatic comeback fashion, the Dodgers won it for the eighth time in club history,...

Football Title on the Line | SPHS Football Will Be Tested

One win away. That’s where South Pasadena High finds itself, on the doorstep of its first outright Rio Hondo League football championship since 1976. A season...
PHOTO: Joseph Ruiz | The South Pasadenan | After game celebrations at the SPHS vs. Temple City Homecoming game at SPHS.

FOOTBALL | SPHS Tigers 48-6 victory over Temple City at Homecoming

Just one more win. That will be the mantra coming from South Pasadena High football coach Jeff Chi and his staff this week as the...
PHOTO: Provided by Mark Langill/Los Angeles Dodgers | Fernando Valenzuela’s uniform number 34 was retired by the Dodgers in 2023

LA Dodgers Royalty Fernando Valenzuela Remembered by Historian Mark Langill

Fernando Valenzuela’s impact went far beyond Southern California and his native Mexico. The former National League Cy Young Award winner, a rookie of the year...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | The South Pasadenan News | SPHS/South Pasadena Football Homecoming Win over La Canada Oct. 20, 2023.

FOOTBALL | SPHS Tigers Two Wins Away from Football Title

Two wins and they’re in is the message this week from South Pasadena High football coach Jeff Chi as his team looks to claim...
PHOTO: Joseph Ruiz | The South Pasadenan News | South Pasadena High remained unbeaten in Rio Hondo League play Thursday night after coming away with a 36-27 win over Monrovia.

FOOTBALL | South Pasadena Tigers Win Over Monrovia 36-27

South Pasadena High’s road to a league title just got smoother, as the Tigers no longer have Monrovia, a perennial favorite, standing in their...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | The South Pasadenan News | Tigers Roll Past San Marino in Football. South Pasadena High snapped a two game losing streak to rival San Marino, handing the Titans a 24-17 loss on the road in the 70th meeting between the two schools

SPHS FOOTBALL WIN | San Marino Handed a 24-17 Loss on The Road

Suddenly, South Pasadena High’s football team appears to be unstoppable. The Tigers strung together their third straight victory, displaying some big offensive plays and plenty...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High returned to action turning away visiting Pasadena Poly 55-7 in the Rio Hondo League football season opener for both teams.

SPHS Football Faces San Marino in 70th Rivalry Game

It’s a conversation starter. No game on the schedule is bigger. The memories of it last a lifetime. South Pasadena High and San Marino square...
PHOTO: Kathy Schuh | The South Pasadenan | 2025 Rose Parade Grand Marshall Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King named 2025 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® proudly announces that Billie Jean King, sports icon and champion for equality, will serve as the Grand Marshal of...
PHOTO: provided by Mark Langill | The South Pasadenan | Longtime South Pasadena resident Dodger Team Historian Mark Langill shows his 2020 World Series ring and hat he’s had since the age of 7 He was among the club’s front office staff receiving their coveted piece of jewelry during a ceremony in the outfield at Dodger Stadium.

Mark Langill | It’s Time for Dodger Baseball

Fans asked for it and got it. That’s how Mark Langill, the go-to person when it comes to Dodgers’ baseball knowledge, sees it. The club’s historian...
PHOTO: Dan Rider | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High returned to action turning away visiting Pasadena Poly 55-7 in the Rio Hondo League football season opener for both teams.

SPHS Football | Tigers Take First Step to Title

His message has been clear from the start, South Pasadena High has what it takes to defend its Rio Hondo League football championship this...
PHOTO: Bill Glazier | The South Pasadenan | The A’s played their final game in Oakland last Thursday and among those on hand for the sellout was South Pasadenan staff member Bill Glazier, who grew up in the city attending many games over the years. On Sunday, the team ended the season in Seattle.

Oakland A’s | Saying Goodbye Not Easy

It’s over. With the 162nd game in the books, the Oakland A’s are no more. The franchise finished off its 57th year in the City...

SPHS Football | Tigers Knock off Neighboring School

With five non-league games now in the books – South Pasadena High knocking off Alhambra 35-12 Friday night on the road to cap it...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High, now 2-2, dropped a 21-7 contest to Golden Valley, out of Santa Clarita, Friday night. The Tigers are now is gearing up to play their final non-league game on the road September 20 against Alhambra. After a bye, the Tigers then host Pasadena Poly October 4 in the Rio Hondo League opener.

SPHS | Short Trip to Alhambra for Football Action on Friday

“Just do your job” is the rallying cry coming from South Pasadena High football coach Jeff Chi this week as the Tigers look for...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High, now 2-2, dropped a 21-7 contest to Golden Valley, out of Santa Clarita, Friday night. The Tigers are now is gearing up to play their final non-league game on the road September 20 against Alhambra. After a bye, the Tigers then host Pasadena Poly October 4 in the Rio Hondo League opener.

Tigers Lose for Second Time in Football

A two game winning streak came to an end Friday night as South Pasadena High came up short, falling to visiting Golden Valley 21-7...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena picked up its second win of the season, getting past Crescenta Valley 29-23 in non-league football action Friday night.

SPHS Football | Tigers Host Unbeaten Team Next

Another week, another big test, South Pasadena High’s football team plays the third of three straight home games Friday night as unbeaten Golden Valley...
PHOTO: CB Richards | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena picked up its second win of the season, getting past Crescenta Valley 29-23 in non-league football action Friday night.

SPHS Football | Second Straight Win for the Tigers

On a roll, South Pasadena High’s football team picked up its second straight win Friday night, handing visiting Crescenta Valley a 29-23 loss in...
PHOTO: provided by SPHS Athletics | The South Pasadenan | During heat advisories, South Pasadena High School Athletic Director CB Richards brings out a wet bulb thermometer, which measures temperatures using a unique, special bulb exposed to the air, helping to provide key information when severe, scorching weather conditions hit the region.

Hi-tech Device Helps Protect Student-Athletes

When it’s extremely hot, schools like South Pasadena High take every precaution to protect student-athletes. During heat advisories, SPHS Athletic Director CB Richards can be...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | South Pasadena High picked up its first victory of season, beating visiting Arcadia 21-6 on Friday night. The Tigers host Crescenta Valley on Friday, September 6, at 7 p.m.

New Time for Friday Night Football at SPHS

Just two games into the season, South Pasadena High football coach Jeff Chi has sized up his offense, saying: “We’ve found our identity.” The Tigers...

SPHS Football | Tigers Win First Game of the Season

Two games into the season, South Pasadena High came away with a 21-6 victory over Arcadia at home Friday night. The Tigers, who did all...
PHOTO: Richard de Lannoy | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena High opened the 2024 football season Friday night, falling 28-0 to host Schurr. On Friday, the Tigers face Arcadia at 7 p.m. in a home game.

SPHS Football | Tigers Look to Rebound on Friday Against Arcadia

In the aftermath of last week’s opening season loss, South Pasadena High football coach Jeff Chi made it clear to his team that there’s...
PHOTO: Jonathan Williams | The South Pasadenan | Rose Bowl Football 2024: No. 1 Michigan and No. 4 Alabama face-off in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game.

Rose Bowl Tickets Now on Sale

PASADENA, Calif. (August 27, 2024) –The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced today that tickets for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game...

Tigers Drop Football Season Opener

It wasn’t the start South Pasadena High was looking for as the Tigers dropped a 28-0 non-league contest to Schurr Friday night.   After a scoreless...
PHOTO: provided by Mark Langill | The South Pasadenan | Longtime South Pasadena resident Dodger Team Historian Mark Langill shows his 2020 World Series ring and hat he’s had since the age of 7 He was among the club’s front office staff receiving their coveted piece of jewelry during a ceremony in the outfield at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers’ Historian Mark Langill on Road to Recovery

If it’s an obscure, little known fact about the Los Angeles Dodgers, chances are good Mark Langill knows about it. Take this one for instance:...
PHOTO: Paige Reynolds | The South Pasadenan | Lin Vlacich and SPTOR Golf Tournament Chair, Alan Vlacich.

South Pasadena Rose Float | Fundraisers are Key to City Float’s Success

In a matter of months, with an uptick in construction activity set to begin after the Fourth of July, South Pasadena’s float entry in...
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