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Scot Scoop News

The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News

The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News

Aidan Lynd

Aidan Lynd, Staff Writer

Aidan Lynd is a Senior at Carlmont who is very excited about writing for the award-winning Carlmont journalism program for his third and final year. He enjoys surfing and working on cars with his Dad in his free time.

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Senior Matthew AbiEzzi runs with the football in a home game versus Hillsdale High School.

Athlete Profile: Matthew AbiEzzi dominates for Carlmont all year round

Aidan Lynd, Staff Writer November 26, 2022

While many students spend their Fridays relaxing after a week of school, hanging out with friends, or catching up on homework, Fridays are gamedays for Matthew AbiEzzi. AbiEzzi, a three-sport athlete,...

Last year's varsity soccer team celebrates a win. The coaches hope to recreate this team camaraderie with their new squad during the upcoming season.

Girls soccer season kicks off with tryouts

Aidan Lynd, Staff Writer November 6, 2022

After an unbeaten season last year, the girls varsity soccer team tryouts started this week, but key players from last year graduating leaves this season riddled with doubt.  Monday, Oct. 31. was the...

Freshman Alyssa Ison focused on an incoming hit from the Cougars as the Scots get ready to return fire.

Scots’ season wrap-up: Girls varsity volleyball

Aidan Lynd, Rintaro Sato, Alyssa Bish, and Isabella Rice October 26, 2022

After a successful preseason, the Scots have battled through the Peninsula Bay league, landing in sixth place at the end of the season. After the Scots' 3-1 loss at Aragon yesterday, Scot Scoop put together...

Chianti Raddavero gets ready for a kill in the Scots' 3-2 loss to the Cougars.

Cougars devour Scots in 5 sets

Aidan Lynd, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

Entering the game with a four-game losing streak, the Scots looked to turn their season around with another win against the Half Moon Bay Cougars, this time in Cougar territory.  The strong Cougar...

Freshman Alyssa Ison serves a ball during the third set against Half Moon Bay.

Scots tame Cougars in resounding victory

Aidan Lynd, Staff Writer September 21, 2022

In a statement win, the Scots dominated the Half Moon Bay Cougars 3-0 in their varsity volleyball match on Sept. 20, turning the tide on their slow start to the season. After starting the season 0-2...

Students at Carlmont had to adapt to using tools like Edpuzzle, PearDeck, Zoom, and many more.

Technology: A step forward or a huge mistake?

Aidan Lynd, Staff Writer December 6, 2021

Isolation, increased reliance on technology, and dropping grades have plagued students during the 2020-2021 school year, yet many teachers are still instituting the methods they used last year. Following...

Coach McNinch offers words of advice and encouragement to players before the start of the 4th quarter.

Girls varsity water polo drowns in bad calls

Aidan Lynd, Staff Writer September 21, 2021

Controversial officiating and long game delays led to an upsetting loss for the Carlmont varsity girls water polo team in Monday’s game against the Notre Dame Tigers. Amidst the game’s confusion, Carlmont...

Recent major political events have shocked the nation and have led to further political divide.

Teachers struggle to balance curriculum and current events in classrooms

Aidan Lynd, Staff Writer April 12, 2021

It’s been three months since a group of fervent Trump supporters stormed the United States Capitol Building. The mob violently attacked, shattering not only windows but the ideals and beliefs of many...

Frank Andreotti and his kids inspect their crops at the Half Moon Bay farm.

Plowing through the life of a Half Moon Bay farmer

Matthew AbiEzzi and Aidan Lynd January 27, 2021

Seven days a week. Early mornings. Back-breaking shifts. While the average person in San Mateo County is blissfully unaware of the struggles to place a simple zucchini or leaf of lettuce on their dinner...

Equipment collects dust as California's sports seasons are further postponed.

Students show mixed reactions towards sport delays

Matthew AbiEzzi and Aidan Lynd December 10, 2020

Student-athletes face further uncertainty concerning their seasons as the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has pushed back high school sports yet again.  The CIF's decision was announced...

One of baseball's workout pods prepares for their socially-distanced workouts.

Sports in jeopardy following spike in COVID-19 cases

Matthew AbiEzzi and Aidan Lynd December 1, 2020

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases throughout California, including in San Mateo County, high school sports are set to begin tryouts soon, though their format will be much different this year.  To accommodate...

Girls volleyball gear collects dust as the season struggles to find its place in the school year.

New coaching staff blocks volleyball conditioning

Matthew AbiEzzi and Aidan Lynd October 29, 2020

Despite a majority of Carlmont sports practicing, the volleyball coaching staff decided to abstain from preseason workouts due to the popularity of club volleyball and school regulations surrounding sports...

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