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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The varsity girls and coaching staff cheer on the sidelines in support of their teammate Charlotte Lin making a basket. "I think the closeness of the game, the adrenaline factor, does really show. We picked...
Junior Cyan Yee dives to recover a loose ball. While on offense, the Scots lost control of the ball and Yee had to act quickly to retain their possession. "I was very motivated to secure the ball and to...
A pile of t-shirts is sprawled out underneath a stack of jeans, with a once-worn Lululemon jacket on top. Among these pieces lie various skirts and sweaters, that are all “out of style” or “unflattering,”...
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.
Senior Emily Mannion runs down the line as the team cheers her on.
Senior Natalie Dronskiy laughs while she is surrounded by her red wig-wearing supporters.
Senior Katherine Yu and her parents pose for a picture.
Senior Brynn Toomasson walks through the stick tunnel with her family.
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...
A parent hands Russon his shoe and sock after the rally is over as the team laughs.
Senior opposite hitter Brant Russon gets back into blocking position after losing his shoe and sock.
Junior libero Will Won elevates as he jump serves.
The Scots in a pregame huddle ready to play the Bearcats.
Junior middle hitter Eli Nathan jumps to serve the ball.
Junior setter Simon Hua sets the ball to middle hitter Kevin Tomita.
Junior libero Will Won and middle hitter Kevin Tomita dive for the ball.
The bench celebrates after middle hitter Eli Nathan gets a kill off of a headshot.
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.”...
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.
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...
March 20, 2023
A teenage customer uses Apple Pay to buy gelato
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,...
Christian Booth falls to the ground after being tackled by a Sequoia defender.
Shawyaan Hajebi Tabrizi recovers an onside kick attempt.
Quarterback Johnny Dunne passes to running back Christian Booth.
Center Oliver Diamond prepares to snap the ball to the quarterback.
Wide receiver Daniel Mattioli attempts to return a kick to the end zone.
Players wait in anticipation for the referee’s call after what looked like an incomplete pass.
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.
Daniel Mattioli, sophomore wide receiver, catches the ball before scoring a touchdown.
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