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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

Harun Berk Yasar

Harun Berk Yasar, Staff Writer

Harun Berk Yasar is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and a first-year media arts student with Scots Scoop. He is a player on his school’s water polo team. In his free time, you can find him outside with his friends playing sports or going on walks.

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A hand reaches out, looking for relief it will never find. The desperation hides the cost. Academic pressure pushes teens towards dangerous choices.

The weight of expectations

Harun Berk Yasar, Staff Writer April 13, 2026

Behind the walls of his bedroom, Jack Burningham* sits at his desk, surrounded by books. He, and another 17% of students, struggle with substance use. Schoolwork becomes a struggle for him, so much so...

Carlmont sophomore Richard Dong goes in for a lay-up. The lay-up went in, and the Scots were awarded two points. "This win definitely gives us confidence going into the next few games," Rozenfeld said.

Scots dominate the Trojans

Harun Berk Yasar, Staff Writer November 28, 2025

The Carlmont junior varsity boys basketball team started its season with a 71-53 win at home against the Milpitas Trojans on Tuesday. "All the energy on the bench and court gave us a great start to...

Jude Abrams-Scheppler prepares to throw the ball to a teammate. This play resulted in Abrams-Scheppler getting sacked. "If we want to excel and continue to play in a higher league, then we must show up and put in the work," Hunter said.

Ravens rip through Scots in season finale

Harun Berk Yasar, Staff Writer November 9, 2025

The Carlmont junior varsity football team wrapped up its season with a 34-6 loss at home against the Sequoia Ravens on Friday. "We always try to emphasize a growth mindset, and we enjoy trying to hype...

Carlmont junior Ashlyn Wong prepares to serve the ball. This serve was an ace, allowing the Scots to score a point against the Wildcats. "I think that our serving was very good, and that's been getting better every single match," Patenaude said.

Scots claw past the Wildcats

Harun Berk Yasar, Staff Writer October 26, 2025

The Carlmont junior varsity girls volleyball team shut down the Woodside Wildcats at an away game on Thursday, winning the matchup 2-0. "It's trying to create the right mindset. To win and have a great...

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