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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.

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Elizabeth Cruz

Elizabeth Cruz, Scot Scoop Sports Editor

Elizabeth Cruz is a senior at Carlmont High School and a third-year journalist with Scot Scoop. She is the senior class president and is currently employed at Nothing Bundt Cakes. In her free time, you can catch her working tech crew in the PAC or taking photos on the sidelines of a Scots game! To view her portfolio, click here.

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Sizing across numerous brands often uses varying measurements and makes it harder for customers to find their "perfect" size. Some sizes use general numbers, names, or waist sizes. Even so, sizes under the same title across different stores are often mismatched.

[Photo] Editorial: Sizing should be consistent across stores

Editorial Staff • November 19, 2024

Sizing across numerous brands often uses varying measurements and makes it harder for customers to find their "perfect" size. Some sizes use general numbers, names, or waist sizes. Even so, sizes under...

Many different types of restaurants curate seasonal menus to attract customers. Seasonal items can range from drinks to food and from sweet to savory. Apples are a prominent flavor associated with fall since that is when they are harvested.

An apple a day keeps the fall lovers at bay

Elizabeth Cruz, Scot Scoop Sports Editor • September 20, 2024

With the autumn equinox coming soon, many stores are transitioning into new seasonal menus and preparing for the hoards of customers hungry for fall flavors. Pumpkin spice has been the season's most popular...

Connor Fenech and Greer Stone celebrate winning the intermediate bracket. Fenech and Stone went up against students Donovan Dooley and Leonard Jin to decide the winner. “When we got that last point, I blacked out. I think I spiked the paddle. I know we hugged, I lifted him, that was a pretty incredible feat because my guy works out a lot,” Fenech said.

Carlmont staff demolish students in pickleball tournament

Elizabeth Cruz, Scot Scoop Sports Editor • September 14, 2024

The sounds of cheering, laughing, and competitive banter filled the Carlmont tennis courts on Sept. 13 as crowds of people gathered for a student versus staff pickleball tournament. The tournament...

Senior Isabella Salazar cheers on the front rail with a poster. The Associated Student Body (ASB) helped deck out the student section by making posters, handing out star-shaped sunglasses, face paint, and body glitter. "I love the energy at the game and seeing everyone go all out for the theme. I’m super excited for the rest of the season and seeing what the themes are going to be for future games," Salazar said.

[Photo] In Photos: Scots triumph over Trojans for first season win

Elizabeth Cruz, Scot Scoop Sports Editor • August 31, 2024

Tight end Sean Chopoff stiff arms his way to the end zone as he pushes down Castro Valley defense. Chopoff caught a 67-yard pass from quarterback Johnny Dunne and completed a touchdown shortly after. The...

Students stay up all night completing work for their advanced courses that they chose the year before, not caring how much work it would be for them. They often choose classes for the GPA boost or just because they feel like it, and then aren't able to keep up with their workload.

[Photo] Editorial: Students should stop overloading AP courses

May 6, 2024

Students stay up all night completing work for their advanced courses that they chose the year before, not caring how much work it would be for them. They often choose classes for the GPA boost or just...

Senior Zachary Lefer fakes out the opponent to open up space for a pass. The Scots were able to execute many quick moves to create openings for plays or runs. This is what allowed them to outperform the Grizzlies in the offensive half of the court.

In Photos: Varsity basketball nets back-to-back victories

Elizabeth Cruz and Alyssa Bish • January 14, 2024

In the first quad game of the season, both varsity girls and boys basketball took home wins for the Scots. The varsity girls finished 48-45 against the Mills Vikings, while the varsity boys scored...

Clothing the distance

Clothing the distance

Elizabeth Cruz, Scot Scoop Sports Editor • December 19, 2023

Clothes are given a whole new life when donated. Whether someone picks up something of yours at a thrift shop or your clothes get directly given to another person, donating your clothes guarantees them...

Most people don't pay attention to the caffeine level of their drink. The majority of caffeinated drinks have more than the recommended amount for teenagers, but we drink them anyway.

[Photo] Editorial: We need to be conscious about our caffeine consumption

Editorial Staff • October 4, 2023

Most people don't pay attention to the caffeine level of their drink. The majority of caffeinated drinks have more than the recommended amount for teenagers, but we drink them anyway.

The seniors pose for a picture on the field with their families.

In photos: Girls Lacrosse Senior Night

Elizabeth Cruz, Scot Scoop Sports Editor • April 25, 2023

Junior hitters Eli Nathan and Kevin Tomita block San Mateo. “We wanted to play strong, we've seen them play before so we knew it was gonna be an extremely tough game, we just had to play our game,” Tomita said.

Scots sweep Bearcats in dominant win

Elizabeth Cruz, Scot Scoop Sports Editor • March 23, 2023

In their first league game of the season, the varsity boys volleyball team beat the San Mateo Bearcats in three sets. This game marks the Scots ninth win, while the Bearcats are on an 8-game losing streak.  “Our...

Touchless payments are accepted at businesses all over the globe, both at the register and the drive-thru.

Touchless payments are taking over

Elizabeth Cruz, Scot Scoop Sports Editor • March 20, 2023

Double-click to pay. Just hold your phone near the reader, and the transaction is complete. Seems pretty simple. But what about the technology behind it? “Faster and easier than using cards and cash.”...

Bryce Kupbens completes a layout step out on beam at the Level Nine Gymnastics Regionals. “I genuinely love this sport. There's something about doing scary skills which is so fun, learning new ones are so exciting and just everything about it is really fun for me,” Kupbens said.

Athlete Profile: Bryce Kupbens’ twists and turns

Elizabeth Cruz, Scot Scoop Sports Editor • March 3, 2023

Imagine having a tightrope in your ankle. Gymnast Bryce Kupbens does, and it’s not the fun type. Kupbens is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and has been a gymnast since she was eight.  “My...

Heart-shaped Valentine’s Day grams in Carlmont’s C-Hall mark this special day. These grams are alphabetized for all grades.

[Photo] Best Valentine’s Day gift ideas

Daniela Reyes, Staff Writer • February 9, 2023

Heart-shaped Valentine’s Day grams in Carlmont’s C-Hall mark this special day. These grams are alphabetized for all grades.

Sophomore point guard Willow Ishibashi-To drives to the basket with a strong finish as Bears sophomore Eve Amram races to defend her. "Everyone put out their best effort and we were really aggressive, especially in the fourth quarter. It really showed how much we wanted it," Ishibashi-To said.

Bears beat Scots in close matchup

Elizabeth Cruz, Scot Scoop Sports Editor • February 4, 2023

In the last home game of the season on Feb. 3, the Carlmont varsity girls basketball team fell to the Menlo-Atherton (M-A) Bears 51-46.  This was the team's second loss to M-A, who they had played...

A teenage customer uses Apple Pay to buy gelato

[Photo] Benefits for businesses

March 20, 2023

A teenage customer uses Apple Pay to buy gelato

Spotters lift flyers Sarah Shalita, Makayla Miller, and Marina Mendez into a pose. Although they come from different sideline teams, the bond on the competition team is no different. "We're all really nice and encouraging to each other, and it's good, we're all friends," Mendez said.

JV cheer flies into competition season

Camille Ching and Elizabeth Cruz • December 7, 2022

Nothing screams spirit as loud as cheerleaders do. Carlmont’s cheerleaders are known for bringing the spirit to football and basketball games, but what do they do during the off-season? On Saturday,...

Sequoia players attempt to take the ball from Sean Chopoff as other Carlmont players defend him.

[Photo] Scots play their hearts out against Ravens in season finale

Elizabeth Cruz and Camille Ching • November 5, 2022

Christian Booth falls to the ground after being tackled by a Sequoia defender.

Co-captain James Mauck throws a ball past Terra Nova's defense, helping score a goal for the Scots and contributing to their first win. This victory broke a five-game losing streak.

JV boys water polo splashes through season of setbacks

Camille Ching and Elizabeth Cruz • October 19, 2022

Dealing with various injuries, a new coach, and inconsistent team captains, Carlmont’s junior varsity (JV) boys water polo team has had a challenging season. All of these factors have given them a lot...

No matter the theme of a spirit week, Friday is always "Scots Day." Students dress in Carlmont merchandise or Carlmont colors to show their school spirit.

[Photo] Homecoming spreads school spirit amongst Carlmont students once more

Kyra Lu and Shiloh Gomez • October 15, 2022

No matter the theme of a spirit week, Friday is always "Scots Day." Students dress in Carlmont merchandise or Carlmont colors to show their school spirit.

Daniel Mattioli, sophomore wide receiver, catches the ball before scoring a touchdown.

[Photo] Mustangs destroy Scots’ hopes of going undefeated

Ava Farrell and Daniella Smit • October 4, 2022

Daniel Mattioli, sophomore wide receiver, catches the ball before scoring a touchdown.

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