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
Bela Orlova

Bela Orlova, Staff Writer

Bela (class of 2028) is a sophomore Scot Scoop writer at Carlmont High School. She is a diver for the Stanford Diving Club, where she regularly goes to practice. She loves to hang out with her friends, and you can always find her out and about taking pictures.

 

All content by Bela Orlova
A Menlo-Atherton defender applies pressure as a Carlmont player carries the ball upfield. Both players battled for position in a physical one-on-one matchup. The play reflected the intensity and tight defense throughout the game.

Scots fall to Bears in an intense matchup

Bela Orlova, Staff Writer • May 4, 2026

Carlmont High School’s Scots varsity boys lacrosse team fell to the Menlo-Atherton Bears 9-2 at home on May 2, after a close first half turned into a second-half run that pulled the game out of reach. The...

Morgan Li and Bryant Hu battle with Aragon in a boys doubles match. Li made a save, hitting the birdie over the net. Li and Hu won this match, a surprising result considering their lack of experience compared to Aragon's pair.

Scots prevail over Dons in a home court match

Bela Orlova, Staff Writer • March 14, 2026

The Carlmont Scots varsity badminton team rose over the Aragon Dons, winning 20-10, on Tuesday, March 10. These 20 points were scored over a series of 15 matches consisting of six categories: boys doubles,...

Junior Mark Beilin battles for the ball against Menlo-Atherton senior Pietro Veccheirelli while trying to run down the field. The score was still 0-0, and Carlmont was desperate for a goal. The play was unsuccessful and neither team scored.

Scots tie Bears in even match

Bela Orlova, Staff Writer • January 26, 2026

The Carlmont Scots varsity soccer team tied with Menlo-Atherton Bears in an even match, maintaining a 0-0 score on Friday, Jan. 23. Throughout the game, neither team scored, and possession was evenly...

Carlmont player Kian Abrams challenges the Spartan winger and kicks the ball out. Abrams was successful and was able to prevent the Spartan from getting the ball. Both players fell out of bounds ending the play.

Scots fall to Spartans in a close match

Bela Orlova, Staff Writer • December 8, 2025

Mountain View High School’s JV boys’ soccer team came out victorious over Carlmont, scoring a 1-point lead at the end of the second half, in a match on Thursday, Dec. 4. The Spartans from Mountain...

Athena Dogadkin, Carlmont's linebacker and wide receiver catches a pass from California's quarterback and runs down the field attempting to score a touchdown. Dogadkin successfully made it past California's defender though she was unsuccessful in scoring the touchdown. "I was running down the field as fast as possible," Dogadkin said.

Scots fall to Grizzlies in a close game

Bela Orlova, Staff Writer • October 25, 2025

California High School's JV girls flag football team came victorious with a 2-point lead above Carlmont High School, 9-7, during a tight game at Carlmont on Thursday, Oct. 16. The Grizzlies from San...

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