Poor air quality continues to disrupt school sports
Parker English, Staff Writer
October 18, 2017
Filed under Sports
Sports events at Carlmont High School were suddenly canceled Tuesday, Oct. 17 after air quality became too poor to play in. One of these cancellations was the girls' varsity tennis match, which had been scheduled to be played at 4 p.m. against Hillsdale High. Sophomore varsity singles player An...
Boys’ varsity water polo game canceled due to poor air quality
Alexander English, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
Filed under Sports
"Per the Superintendent - due to poor air quality from the fires up north, all outdoor activities need to be moved inside or canceled for the duration of today, Wednesday, Oct. 11," said Ralph Crame in an email that was sent around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. These cancellations included the postponement...
JV volleyball beats the Cougars, improving their record to 8-2
Mia-Isobel Craig, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
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Shouts could be heard from the sidelines of the court. Carlmont's JV team had just beat the Cougars without having to go to a third set. After winning against Menlo-Atherton last Thursday, the Scots came together again to defeat Half Moon Bay on Oct. 10. The Scots got off to a bad start, being aced th...
JV cross country holds their own at Crystal Springs competition
Kylie Lin, Staff Writer
October 10, 2017
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On Saturday, Oct. 7, Carlmont's junior varsity cross country team ran solo at the 2017 Crystal Springs Invitational competition. With the absence of the varsity team, whose members were attending the 2017 ASICS Clovis XC Invitational competition in Clovis, California, it was up to the JV team to...
The Scots beat the Bears after four sets
October 9, 2017
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The ball smacked the court against Menlo-Atherton. The girls screamed and rallied. The parents leaped out of the bleacher. The Scots had beat the Bears. On Oct. 5, the Scots claimed a victory after a four-set match against the Bears. Although last season the Bears would have posed a threat to the Scots, ...
Varsity Football becomes 6-0 after San Mateo victory
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
October 8, 2017
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A team name once murmured in the hallways as a joke is now the spark for chatter and excitement all across the Carlmont campus. Two years ago, to hear that Carlmont had a chance at making the Pacific Athletic League (PAL) Championships would be a mistake. Now, it's a reality. 2017 marks the year of passion and dedication for the football team. On Oct. 6, Carlmont defeated t...
Scots go to five sets and beat the Dons 3-2
Sophie Lynd, Staff Writer
October 4, 2017
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Here comes the pass, the set, and kill for the Scots. Finally, the Scots take the victory over the Aragon Dons in the fifth set 15-10. The beginning of this battle began with a series of tips at the net giving Aragon an early lead and causing the Scots to take a timeout in the first set. After...
The Scots continue their winning streak against the Wildcats
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
September 25, 2017
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High-fives and cheers filled the court as The Lady Scots pulled together a win against the Woodside Wildcats. On Sept. 21, the Carlmont varsity volleyball team managed to keep their energy on a high and win in a three-set sweep against the Wildcats. The Lady Scots worked together, keeping their i...
Varsity volleyball wins a hard-fought victory over the Bearcats
Sophie Lynd, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
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Despite the San Mateo Bearcats' valiant effort against the Scots, aggressive offense and tough serves proved the Scots worthy of their 12th win of the season. During the first game, both teams played fairly conservatively - sending free-balls over the net and tipping more often than killing - resulting in a close score of 26-2...
Varsity football continues historic 4-0 record
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
September 19, 2017
"Carlmont just played better," said Lincoln head coach Phil Ferrigno. The Scots did it again. For the first time in Carlmont varsity football history since 1977, the Scots hold a 4-0 record after defeating Lincoln High School on Sept. 15, 43-0. "I felt great winning because we've all put in the work to get the win. By that, I mean looking over film countless of times, conditioning...
Varsity volleyball defeats the Tigers at the ‘Battle of Belmont’
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
September 3, 2017
One city. Two schools. One battle. A private school ranked first in California in their league versus a public school ranked second in California in their league. The Scots defeated the Notre Dame Tigers at the 'Battle of Belmont' on Aug. 31. for the first time in four years. After a historic win in a tournament last weekend against Mitty High School, the best high school ...
Varsity Football emerges victorious versus the Woodside Wildcats
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
September 3, 2017
The year of the Scots, possibly. Varsity football defeated Woodside High School 53-29 away on Sept. 1. The Scots demonstrated their grit and agility against Woodside, a team that Carlmont usually loses to. "Woodside is a B-level program. On paper, they are supposed to be better," said Carlmont...
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Belmont city officials grapple with infrastructure problem
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s roads are among the worst in the state. According to a staff report from the Department of Public Works, Belmont has accumulated upwards of $100 million in deferred road and storm drain maintenance. O...
Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s unbuilt town center has been in development for 31 years. In 1986, a committee was formed to study and evaluate the feasibility of revitalizing downtown Belmon...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
Breakfast: a hearty meal to kick start the day or a quick bite before rushing out of the house to school or work? Many teenagers and young adults don't know which one breakfast...
Gender stigma plays a role in sports
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
Today's society often portrays men as more superior in sports compared to women. However, this is not always the case. The number of female athletes at NCAA schools has...