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

Scot Scoop News
Alyssa Bish

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor

Alyssa Bish is a senior (2025) and a current photojournalist and editor for Scot Scoop. This is her third year in the journalism program and she is super excited to continue taking pictures for this award-winning program. In her spare time, you can find Alyssa on the field playing soccer and lacrosse for the Carlmont varsity team.

View her journalism website here: Alyssa Bish Photojournalism

All content by Alyssa Bish
Senior Lucas Brown follows through on his shot. Brown took two back-to-back shots, putting pressure on the Spartans defense. The goalie was able to stop the ball, preventing a Scots goal.

[Photo] Spartans take down Scots in dominant win

Samuel Wei, Staff Writer • April 19, 2025

Captain Jamie Mauck sprints past his defender and toward the goal. Mauck picked up the ball at the half and ran down the line through several players. Once he got in front of the goal, he shot the ball,...

Fung focuses on the ball as the pitch goes toward the batter. Her positioning depended on both the batter and the runner on first base. Fung played both first base and pitcher during the game.

In Photos: Scots dethrone Knights

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • March 21, 2025

On Thursday, March 21, the Scots played the King's Academy in a 7-inning softball game. The Scots started off strong with three runs in the first inning. The Knights responded with three runs in the...

Daxton Scott uses his d-stick to hit the ball from his opponent’s stick. This hit created a turnover that allowed the Scots another chance at goal. Scott brought the ball up the field before passing it to an attacking player.

[Photo] Scots rise over Titans in season opener

Jalen Wong, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

Daxton Scott uses his d-stick to hit the ball from his opponent’s stick. This hit created a turnover that allowed the Scots another chance at goal. Scott brought the ball up the field before passing...

Senior Cyan Yee floats up as she lays the ball into the hoop. By breaking away from her defender, she had a clear path to the rim. Both teams utilized changes in speed to do so.

In Photos: Knights claim victory over the Scots

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • January 25, 2025

The Carlmont varsity girls basketball team faced off against the Hillsdale Knights in an away quad game. For the first two quarters, both teams were putting up many points, with Carlmont taking...

Senior Zoe Banner-Haimes interrupts a group member by belting out a note. Banner-Haimes is a member of the a cappella group “Fine Tuning.” They performed a rendition of “Twelve Days of Christmas” that got the audience laughing.

In Photos: Carlmont Choir celebrates winter spirit

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • December 15, 2024

Carlmont Choir's annual winter concert, Light in the Darkness, occurred on Dec. 13 and 14. Students from every choir group came together to showcase their talents. From Mozart to Merry, the choirs...

The once futuristic possibility of high-speed rail in the United States is becoming reality. California and Nevada will be the first states to have this new technology operating for customers. The successes of this project are large steps toward the country reimagining its travel.

On track for innovation: high-speed rail developments in the West

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • December 13, 2024

At 4:45 a.m., Dylan Liddiard arrived at San Jose Mineta International Airport for his 5:45 a.m. flight to Los Angeles. After making his way through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) line,...

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[Photo] In the huddle: a football documentary

Franklin Kuo and Kian Bhatt • December 11, 2024

An equestrian performer jumps off of his horse and through a flaming hoop. Throughout the duration of his act, he switched horses several times for different tricks. He did several things like jumping over a rope or dancing on the horse’s back.

[Photo] Zoppé Circus brings the community together through laughter and love

Marin Moon, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024

An equestrian performer jumps off of his horse and through a flaming hoop. Throughout the duration of his act, he switched horses several times for different tricks. He did several things like jumping...

Senior Daniel Mattioli narrowly avoids contact with a Tiger defender. Carlmont’s offensive line held off several players from the other team, ensuring that Mattioli had minimal defensive pressure to beat. Once he passed his initial defender, he ran for several yards before a flag was thrown on the play.

In Photos: Scots slaughter Tigers on senior night

Alyssa Bish and Isabella Rice • October 27, 2024

On a night celebrating the football, cheer, and dance seniors, the Carlmont Scots varsity boys football team crushed the Terra Nova Tigers 48-3. Before the game, a senior recognition ceremony...

Greene laterally passes the ball to Tow to continue the play. Greene ran for the longest she could before her flag was about to be pulled before tossing the ball to her teammate. This maximized the amount of yardage that the Scots gained in a single down.

In Photos: Scots soar and outscore the Ravens

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • October 8, 2024

The Carlmont varsity girls flag football team faced off against the Sequoia Ravens at Aragon High School. The Scots scored multiple points within the first few minutes of the game. Sequoia answered...

Senior Alexandra Bieser floats up as she reaches for the ball. Anticipating a spike, the Sequoia blockers jumped quickly above the net. Bieser instead tipped the ball over the defenders for a point.

In Photos: Scots sneak a win from the Ravens

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • October 2, 2024

The varsity girls volleyball team faced the Ravens in an intense back-and-forth matchup, which lasted five long sets. Sequoia pulled ahead first by winning the first set with a difference of three...

Farrell attempts to place the ball in the back of the net. Several M-A players dove to block the shot, including the goalie. The ball barely missed the inside of the goal, bouncing off of the post.

In Photos: Bears sink Scots in dominant water polo match

Alyssa Bish, Scot Scoop Photo Editor • September 18, 2024

The Carlmont varsity girls water polo team lost to the Menlo-Atherton (M-A) Bears 13-7. The Bears quickly scored several goals in the first half of the game, giving themselves an 8-1 lead over the...

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