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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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Ayaan Omer

Ayaan Omer, ScotCenter Editor

Ayaan Omer is a junior at Carlmont High School and a second-year journalist with Scot Scoop. He is looking forward to making many more broadcasts this year with Scot Scoop on unique topics. He plays varsity basketball for Carlmont High School, and in his free time, you can catch him playing basketball, listening to music, hanging out with friends, or at school events.

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A Mini Madness film: Ronan and Ferocious Friends

Ayaan Omer, ScotCenter Editor • April 18, 2026

Ronan and Ferocious Friends, the Mini Madness team that shocked many people with their solid run, went all out for the Mini Madness tournament, leaving everything on the court. This team started off as...

Realizing Religion Ep. 3: Christianity

Ayaan Omer, ScotCenter Editor • February 11, 2026

Religion is a guiding force in many people’s daily lives, shaping their choices, behavior, and interactions with others. Christianity is the largest religion in the United States, and it has...

Realizing Religion: Judaism

Ayaan Omer, ScotCenter Editor • February 9, 2026

Around the world, religion plays a significant role in every moment of people's lives. Judaism is one of the oldest religions practiced in the United States, with roots that reach back to the early days...

Realizing religion: Islam

Ayaan Omer, ScotCenter Editor • December 12, 2025

Around the world, religion plays a significant role in people’s daily lives. Islam is the third-largest religion in the United States, and its popularity has increased over the past century. Muslims...

Iftar event combines faith, food, and friendship

Ayaan Omer, ScotCenter Editor • March 18, 2025

A local mosque in Burlingame hosts iftars for all people during the month of Ramadan when Muslims are fasting. These iftars serve many purposes and do so much more for people than just feeding them. In...

Inside the role of the Carlmont security staff

Ayaan Omer, ScotCenter Editor • February 15, 2025

Many students don’t realize that the security staff at Carlmont High School does more than just keep the campus secure. They perform many other tasks to keep the school running smoothly and students...

Senior Camden Ngo rises above the defender for the 3-pointer. His deep shooting helped him draw defenders outside of the paint as they have to guard him from even further. Having a consistent shot is important as a guard.

Scots open season with a bang

Ayaan Omer, ScotCenter Editor • November 23, 2024

The Carlmont varsity boys basketball team triumphed over the Woodside Priory Panthers 54-52 in a tight game on Nov. 21. Both teams started slow. There were many turnovers and scramble plays, but junior...

Lauren Greene whizzes past the defender for the large gain. The junior quarterback had a focused mindset coming into the game ready to score. "My mindset was definitely to get as many points up," Greene said.

Scots crush Vikings to finish first in league

Ayaan Omer, ScotCenter Editor • November 1, 2024

The Carlmont varsity girls flag football team overpowered the Mills Vikings 19-7, placing first in the Peninsula Athletic League after senior night on Oct. 30. Both teams started slow, with no apparent...

Olivia Pasion rises far above the net for the hit. The defense was late and couldn't block her shot, giving her a better advantage. Her teammates were relieved as there was no chance for a block.

Panthers remain undefeated against Scots in league

Ayaan Omer, ScotCenter Editor • October 12, 2024

The Burlingame Panthers took an intense first set against the Carlmont Scots and kept applying pressure to sweep the Scots in three straight sets in their second league matchup on Thursday, Oct. 10th. Both...

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