Scots’ season is cut short in CCS Quarterfinals
Miles Ozorio, Scot Scoop Editor
February 23, 2020
The boys varsity soccer team was held goalless against the Mt. Pleasant Cardinals in the first round of Central Coast Section (CCS) play, eventually losing 2-0 to the lower-seeded team. The loss comes amidst an impressive season for the Scots, as they finished second in the Peninsula Athletic League...
Senior night is bittersweet for departing Scots
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
February 15, 2020
The Carlmont girls varsity basketball team lost to Sequoia 46-33 in their final game of the regular season. The Scots got off to a quick start, putting up 12 points in the first quarter to Sequoia's eight, several of them 3-pointers from Erica Mendiola, a senior, who had seven 3-pointers in the game. ...
Boys soccer remains unstoppable against Burlingame on senior night
Nadia Fedotova, Staff Writer
February 15, 2020
This year, senior night for Carlmont soccer was held on a home game against the Burlingame Panthers for eight players who will be moving on from Carlmont's soccer program. Parents and family members shuffled down the bleachers to congratulate the seniors — some sighed in disbelief at how quickly time...
JV Scots defeat Panthers in final home game
Larkin Chock, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
JV boys soccer battled their way to 4-1 victory against Burlingame. With their final home game of the season, the Scots were able to add a win to their 8-1-1 record. As they head towards the end of their season, the Scots are looking to finish strong. “I expected a tough game. They’re a goo...
Scots blow past Warriors en route to CCS playoffs
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
February 10, 2020
Before they took the field against South San Francisco, the Carlmont boys varsity soccer team had tied in four of their last six games, with their most recent match being a 2-0 loss to Aragon. With Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs looming around the corner, they sat in second place in the Peninsu...
Scots’ hot start dismantles Tigers
Tripp Garrish, Staff Writer
February 8, 2020
The Carlmont JV girls soccer team overpowered the Terra Nova Tigers 8-1, while chatter over poor sportsmanship stirred. With three goals in the first 10 minutes of play, the Scots took the lead and never looked back. "We came out with more energy than Terra Nova, and we focused on setting the t...
Varsity wrestling continues to find footing at Colt Invitational
Emma Scott, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
Three members of Carlmont's newly-formed wrestling team competed against individuals from 48 different high schools in a tournament-style competition, placing 42nd overall. This larger tournament was a challenge for Carlmont, and although they were able to score eight points overall, Carlmont was no...
Menlo-Atherton Bears rip through Carlmont Scots
Owen Finigan, Staff Writer
February 1, 2020
Many basketball fans in the Bay Area know what it’s like to watch a crippled version of their team lose one of the most important games of the season. Similarly to the Golden State Warriors, without their starting lineup at full power, the Carlmont Scots fell to the Menlo-Atherton (M-A) Bears, 58-...
Scots take down undefeated Wildcats
Daniela Torrey, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
The Carlmont girls varsity soccer team crushed Woodside with a 6-0 win, destroying Woodside’s undefeated title. Right off the bat, Carlmont set the pace for the game as Sam Phan, a senior, scored a goal within minutes of the match's start. Woodside put up a strong fight, taking the ball from Carlm...
Scots dominate Woodside in a battle of rivals
Ari Ravi, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
Carlmont's JV girls' soccer team left it all out on the field as they defeated Woodside High School in a fierce contest between rival schools. On Jan. 28, the Scots dominated the field for all 70 minutes of the game as they scored three goals in the first half alone. Good teamwork combined with smart...
Scots blow past the fighting Knights to first place
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
January 25, 2020
The Carlmont boys varsity soccer team won a blowout game 6-0 against the Hillsdale Knights, sending them to first place in the league. The game got off to a quick start, with Hillsdale taking three corners within the first two minutes. However, Carlmont quickly gained the lead when Noah Chang-Lin...
Scots unable to overcome deficit against Ravens
Tripp Garrish, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
The Carlmont JV soccer team was unable to complete a late comeback against Sequoia in a game that meant more than usual. Many of the players on both sides have known each other for many years from prior schools and club soccer teams, so the stakes were high. "I know a lot of players on the Sequoia...
Kiana George, Segment Producer
Two sisters from Carlmont High School, Carolyn, a junior, and Emma, a sophomore, are scrunchie making machines. With help from the Tanzania small service project organization...
Andrew Ghazouli, Segment Producer
This year's heritage fair featured a variety of performances that highlighted the vast cultures present in Carlmont's student body. The immersive experience enabled students...
Technical theater is a very demanding job, as others’ lives often depend on it. This episode covers topics such as rigging, battens, and the orchestra pit, illustrating...
Lara Craciun, Podcast Producer
In this episode, we turn to Mo's trusted adults at Carlmont High School, which he attended. I interview Jake Messina, Mo's football coach. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram...
Eddy Yeretnov, Staff Writer
With very high odds of a contested convention and 415 pledged delegates up for grabs in California, the primary election on March 3 may make or break a presidential campaign. According...
Ksenia Lapshina, Staff Writer
Claire Tseng, Staff Writer
What makes a teen 'break bad?' She swings the door open as a foul smell resonates from the living room. Her dad is slumped on the brown, stained couch, half-empty bottle...
Anna Feng, Managing Editor
Seven years; seven members; seven albums. For worldwide sensation Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS), seven has become their defining number and the name of their most recent album,...
Keya Arora, Staff Writer
Alec Sun was sprinting, running faster than he had ever run before. He could see the end, with the big gate and the line. Adrenaline was coursing through his veins as his...
Camille Kay, Staff Writer
Healthy Living Club explains the importance of having good health to its club attendees. The club focuses on many different topics related to health and includes lesson plans...