Carlmont varsity boys basketball crumble late in loss to Hillsdale
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
December 8, 2019
Exactly one year from the date where the Scots played Hillsdale in their last tournament, the new year brought a change in the script. While Carlmont saw themselves take a 60-42 victory last time around, the Knights took charge in this one, earning a 54-40 win that advances them to the tournament’s...
The life skills learned from sports
Izzy Wilson, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
Leadership. Confidence. Teamwork. Competition. These are all essential attributes that are necessary for everyday life. The Carlmont JV boys soccer team exemplified these life skills in a competitive match against Homestead on Dec. 2. Despite losing the game 2-1, Carlmont displayed many characteristics...
Saint Francis knocks down Carlmont in 45-36 victory
Isabella Wesson, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
Carlmont girls JV basketball suffered their first loss of the season against Saint Francis High School on Dec. 4. The match was one of three in the Mountain View tournament, in which the girls are set to play two other schools that have yet to be announced. With this being only their second game of the...
The ‘new five’ kick-off the season with a promising impression
Nadia Fedotova, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
After the girls' varsity basketball team secured a 44-31 point victory over the Cupertino Pioneers, Carlmonts' Erica Mendiola said that learning how to play together and team bonding is what they need to work on — and she isn't wrong. A certain lack of fluidity was clear among the Scots when it...
Scots wrestling preps for inaugural season
Tripp Garrish, Staff Writer
November 27, 2019
The Carlmont Scots wrestling program prepares to partake in their first season with many new faces on the team. In prior years, the team had to travel to Sequoia High School to practice and compete, which made wrestling inconvenient for many Carlmont students. "I'm really excited that the team...
Scots train to hit home runs this upcoming season
Arthur Goncalves, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
Coming off of a victorious season, Carlmont softball looks to have another successful year. But to do that, they have to grind it out in their training sessions. Although their season is months away, softball workouts started at the beginning of the school year. Through these workouts, the Scots...
Boys JV soccer dominates Mills in preseason scrimmage
Larkin Chock, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
The boys JV soccer team swiftly shut down Mills High School in a short preseason match with a final score of 7-0. The Scots were quick to gain control of their first game, scoring three goals less than 10 minutes into the first half. “The opposing team wasn’t very strong, so we were able to...
Scots soar past Lincoln in triumphant win
Ari Ravi, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Carlmont JV girls basketball team exited Stogner Gym victoriously after defeating Abraham Lincoln High School in their first scrimmage of the season. On Nov. 19, the Scots dominated on the court for all 48 minutes of the game. Because of their smart passes, good shots, and strong defense, they were...
Runners compete for a chance at State Championships
Kimberly Mitchell, Staff Writer
November 17, 2019
As the boys and girls of Carlmont's cross country team walked through the entrance to the Crystal Springs Cross Country Course, uncertainty filled the air. While the team swept both PAL Championship titles, Saturday's race was uncertain for the girls as their top three runners were injured and co...
Season preview: JV boys basketball has both new and returning faces
Anthony Eliopoulos, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
Carlmont's JV boys basketball team prepares for their upcoming season with returning players, new players, and a new assistant coach. Next to veteran coach James Jewett is coach Suhail Mohammadi. Mohammadi, who the players refer to as "Coach Su," is himself a Carlmont alum. Mohammadi was a very successfu...
The bench acts as a catalyst to uplift Carlmont sports games
Lexi Romanowsky, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Whether it be a benchwarmer, backup, or sub, starting a game sitting on the sideline might be one of the most crucial positions on a Carlmont sports team. In sports, it is a common misconception that if players are on the bench, they are unskilled and aren't worth the team’s time or energy. After...
Seniors are emotional after heartbreaking loss to rival Sequoia
November 9, 2019
In their last game of the season, the Scots suffered a 38-28 defeat to rival Ravens in a game where the Scots were only able to force a change in possession once. Although it was an unfortunate loss in what was the last Carlmont football game for many senior Scots, it was only fitting that Jonaven...
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
Exactly one year from the date where the Scots played Hillsdale in their last tournament, the new year brought a change in the script. While Carlmont saw themselves take a...
Rachel McCrea, Staff Writer
A stiff breeze wafted down Laurel Street, ushering in dark, rain-filled clouds. A sign advertising “Basic Beauty” was ripped from a pop-up tent and blew down the street....
Sabrina Lo, Staff Writer
As students and parents pass through the office, they are greeted by the friendly faces of the secretaries. But, they do so much more than make people feel welcome. With...
Ethan Torban, Staff Writer
WARNING: This following article contains minor spoilers for the game "Jedi: Fallen Order." "Jedi: Fallen Order" has just reinvented the video game genre for years to come....
Emma Romanowsky, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
As the temperature continues to drop, so does body image. The holidays are notoriously associated with massive feasts, over-the-top sales, and the excess of consumption....
Leanna Gower, Staff Writer
As finals are just around the corner, students find themselves struggling to study for their upcoming exams. Many are overloaded with assignments leading up to review week,...
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
The Hillsdale mall is currently adding new restaurants, an outside area, and a bowling alley. The Cinépolis movie theater, which was only recently integrated, sets itself...
Izzy Wilson, Staff Writer
Leadership. Confidence. Teamwork. Competition. These are all essential attributes that are necessary for everyday life. The Carlmont JV boys soccer team exemplified...
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
Religion is a sensitive topic to touch on. Due to the different views and opinions based on the subject, it is adequately discussed. High school students have reached the...
Carlmont constructed a $6.7 million lab building in 2011. The goal? To introduce possibilities for students. Since 2002, Carlmont has been offering biotechnology courses....