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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

Aidan Pazdera

Aidan Pazdera, Staff Writer

Aidan Pazdera (Class of 2026) enjoys volunteering, wandering in the woods, and trying food in the wild. You can find him with his friends or playing sports around San Carlos.

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Arthur Bernadi balances on his kiteboard, utilizing his current skills and building toward future expertise. Kitesurfing is a sport based on flow. While it may look easy, mastery takes skill and patience since only perfect wind and wave patterns can successfully be ridden.

Athlete Profile: Arthur Bernadi surfs and splashes

Aidan Pazdera and Nathan Paris May 29, 2024

The wind whips through the air, mingling with the crash of waves against the shore, sounds that have become a familiar symphony for Arthur Bernadi, a sophomore at Carlmont High School. Since the age of...

Scots freshman Nathan Werbinski hits the ball. Although the Scots did not score in this inning, his batting productivity motivated the Scots to never give up. Later on in the match, he hit a ground ball which resulted in a Scots run.

Scots prevail over Ravens in league match

Aarush Abhyankar and Aidan Pazdera May 10, 2024

The Carlmont junior varsity baseball team defeated the Sequoia Ravens with a score of 8-4 at Carlmont High School on Wednesday, May 8. The Scots played with passion and grit as they overcame an early deficit.  “The...

Senior Jacob Tom leads his team on a charge during the first quarter. His run against the Ravens eventually turned over after a missed shot.

Scots fall short to Ravens

Aidan Pazdera, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

The Carlmont varsity boys lacrosse team lost to the Sequoia Ravens 5-3 at Carlmont High School on Saturday, April 20. The Scots, now 9-4 overall, had a fierce match against the Ravens but ultimately fell...

Senior Darrell Ye slams a birdie against his Aragon opponent. The play came near the end of his match, during the second set of games. Ye played ambitiously, eventually winning his match and adding to the Scots' victory.

Scots battle Dons in fierce match

Aidan Pazdera, Staff Writer March 24, 2024

Carlmont's coed varsity badminton team beat the Aragon Dons 19-11 at Carlmont High School on Thursday, March 21. The Dons fought hard against the Scots, but Carlmont came out victorious. "Going into...

Senior Jacob Yuryev strikes the ball during the match point. Throughout the game both teams played fiercely. However, nearing sunset, the game was officially ended early due to environmental challenges. In the end, Carlmont finished victorious even with an unfinished game.

Scots outplay Panthers for season’s first win

Aidan Pazdera, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

Carlmont's varsity boys tennis team was victorious against the Burlingame Panthers 4-2 in their first win of the new season on Feb. 28 at Burlingame High School. The games were head-to-head, with...

Sophomore Justine Desmidt battles Aragon defense, scoring a layup in the first quarter.

Scots fall short to Dons in tight loss

Aidan Pazdera, Staff Writer January 27, 2024

The Aragon Dons defeated the Carlmont JV girls basketball team on Jan. 26, scoring 30-29.  The Scots had a rough start, with the Dons taking an early lead from the beginning of the game. Near the...

Tunnels beneath Gunn High School serve as a hidden oasis to explorers. The tunnel's social media presence has sparked recent growth, and it has adopted the nickname, Gunnels.

Exploring the underground: shining a light on the world below

Nathan Paris and Aidan Pazdera January 17, 2024

Imagine crawling on your hands and knees through sewage, surrounded by a coffin of concrete. The echoes of the tunnel amplify the sound of your footsteps as you walk beneath the surface. This hidden world,...

Sophomore Maksim Lukoianov battles for the ball to end an attack against Carlmont's defense. The Hollister attack highlighted an increase in intensity during the end of the first-half.

Scots outplay Haybalers in Sunnyvale Cup tournament

Aidan Pazdera, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

The Carlmont junior varsity boys soccer team defeated the Hollister Haybalers 3-2 during a Sunnyvale Cup tournament game on Saturday afternoon. The Scots started slow, conceding two goals within the...

Scots outpaced in CCS championship

Aidan Pazdera, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

Carlmont's varsity cross country team fell short during the Central Coast Section (CCS) Championship on Saturday, Nov. 11 at Crystal Springs Cross Country Course. Varsity boys finished ninth, while...

Sophomore captain Keegan Sullivan swims past Hillsdale defense and prepares for a shot.

Knights dominate Scots in season final

Aidan Pazdera, Staff Writer October 22, 2023

Carlmont's JV boys water polo team had a challenging end of the season, losing to the Hillsdale Knights 15-9. During the first quarter, Carlmont pushed through, tying Hillsdale. However, nearing half,...

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