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
Isabella Rice

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer

Isabella Rice (class of 2025) is a senior at Carlmont High School and a third-year writer for Scot Scoop. Within the journalism program, she focuses on athletics and often takes photos at sports games or writes match reports. Outside of school, she can be found playing soccer for her club team or Carlmont’s varsity soccer and lacrosse teams.

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Senior Miraj Bhalala turns his back toward the defender as he looks for an open teammate to pass to. Simultaneously, the Scots head coach points toward his players to guide the ball carrier on where to pass. During this possession, the Scots swung the ball to the opposite side of the field to create space to advance.

In Photos: Scots dominate Cardinals in a blowout

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

The Carlmont Scots varsity boys lacrosse team beat the Lowell Cardinals in a 16-1 blowout. The Scots started off the game strong and maintained their momentum until the end. In the first half, the...

Sophomore Sophia Lee boxes out a Hillsdale player while going for a ground ball. Following a draw, getting in front of the opposing player to be first to the ball is important. During the game, Lee played an essential role offensively and defensively in gaining possession of the ball.

In Photos: Scots defeat Knights in a close game

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

The Carlmont Scots junior varsity girls lacrosse team beat the Hillsdale Knights in a close game 7-6. The Scots had a strong start to the game, scoring within the first minute. They increased their...

Senior Noah Franklin attempts a shot from far out. Franklin’s angle to goal became harder as two defenders quickly approached him. Franklin missed, placing the ball just right of the goal.

In Photos: Scots fall to Knights in a close game

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer • March 29, 2025

The Carlmont Scots varsity boys lacrosse team lost to the Hillsdale Knights in a close back-and-forth game. The Knights started the game off strong and scored the first two goals. The Scots scored...

Ryan drives up the alley and looks to pass the ball to an open teammate. Attempting a bull dodge, Ryan lowered his shoulder into the defender to create more space. Utilizing his strength and size, Ryan was an essential offensive player, scoring four goals for the Scots.

In Photos: Scots blowout Wildcats to remain undefeated

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025

The Carlmont Scots varsity boys lacrosse team beat the Woodside Wildcats 13-4 in their second game of the season. Despite a slow start, Carlmont midfielder Lucas Brown scored the first goal of the...

Senior Camden Ngo dribbles the ball up the court as a defender presses him. During the game, the Gauchos played a full-court press, which made it difficult for the Scots to get to their offensive half successfully. A full-court press is a defensive strategy in basketball where the defending team pressures the opposing team across the entire court.

In Photos: Scots defeat Gauchos in a back-and-forth game

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

  The Carlmont Scots boys varsity basketball team beat the El Capitan Gauchos 58-49 in the first round of the Division III 2025 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Championship...

Senior Camden Ngo drives down the left side of the court as he breaks away from his defender. Following this drive, Ngo sunk a three-point shot. This gave the Scots a strong start to the game and upped the enthusiasm in the crowd.

In Photos: Scots fall to Cougars in overtime

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer • February 9, 2025

The Carlmont Scots boys varsity basketball team fought in a close match against the Half Moon Bay Cougars on Friday Feb. 7. The back-and-forth match went into overtime where the Scots lost 67-63. The...

Ishibashi-To attempts to dribble past her defender in hopes of getting a breakaway. Before the play, Ishibashi-To stole the ball from behind the Menlo-Atherton player. The audience broke into cheers at the excitement of this play.

In Photos: Scots varsity basketball falls to Bears

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer • January 19, 2025

The Carlmont Scots played their first quad basketball games of the season against the Menlo-Atherton Bears on Friday, Jan. 17. All four Carlmont teams suffered tough and close matches against the Bears. The...

Junior Anna Jaya Motamarry tracks the ball as she prepares to trap it from the air. Trapping is a fundamental soccer skill that allows players to maintain possession of the ball. Players must make a good first touch when trapping the ball to set up their next move accurately.

In Photos: Scots defeat Warriors in a shutout game

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer • January 18, 2025

  The Carlmont Scots varsity girls soccer team beat the South San Francisco Warriors 7-0. The Scots scored their first goal within the first few minutes of the game, giving them a lot of momentum...

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