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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.

Scot Scoop News

Franklin Kuo

Franklin Kuo, Staff Writer

Franklin Kuo (class of 2025) is in his second year in the journalism program. In his free time, you can find him playing basketball, watching sports, or listening to music.

Twitter: @FranklinKuo2

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Scots turn season around as team chemistry comes together

Franklin Kuo, Staff Writer January 24, 2024

The Carlmont girls varsity basketball team has made a huge comeback from their season start, leading them closer to their goal of reaching the California Interscholastic Federation State Basketball Championships....

Christmas baking recipes: Rice Krispies trees and puff pastry trees

Franklin Kuo, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

Baking is an integral part of the holiday season for many people. With this in mind, the varsity boys' basketball team members tested out a couple of simple recipes that anyone can make this holiday season...

Families trick-or-treat down Laurel Street at the Goblin Walk

Franklin Kuo, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

The Goblin Walk in San Carlos, hosted by the city's parks and recreation department, is an annual tradition where the community celebrates Halloween. It has now been a decade since the event started, and...

Local soccer team creates opportunities for kids with special needs

Franklin Kuo, Staff Writer September 20, 2023

The Everyone Plays in Our Community (EPIC) soccer team is a program by the American Youth Soccer Organization designed for children who have mental or physical disabilities and may have a more challenging...

Live from the field: Varsity girls lacrosse fall to Woodside Priory on senior night

Franklin Kuo, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

The Scots were defeated 13-10 at home by Woodside Priory in their senior night game earlier in April. The Scots started strong while being fueled by the fans' energy, but Priory took the lead at the end...

Live from the field: Knights fight through Scots in second matchup

Franklin Kuo, Staff Writer April 10, 2023

Carlmont varsity girls lacrosse fell to the Hillsdale Knights in their game on April 5 at Scot's home field. The Scot's held their own the entire game, with the score at halftime being 6-8 Knights. However,...

Live from the field: Carlmont falls to Palo Alto in league opener

Franklin Kuo, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

Carlmont junior varsity boys lacrosse fell to the Palo Alto Vikings 6-4 at home on March 23 in their first league game. The Scots and the Vikings were neck and neck in the first half scoring two goals...

Life in and out of prison

Kian Bhatt and Franklin Kuo January 30, 2023

According to a study by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2016, 47% of state prisoners were parents of at least one minor. This statistic has far-reaching implications: almost half of the prisoners...

A sign stands in front of the road that leads to the entrance of San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, California.

Breaking out of the prison cycle

Kian Bhatt and Franklin Kuo January 30, 2023

During a routine sweep by San Francisco's gang task force, which was created to handle gang-related crimes, Antonio Napoleon was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana at 18 years old. That...

Junior Emily Gehrlein Allen steals the ball.

Scots fall to Monarchs

Franklin Kuo and Jad Kayali December 2, 2022

No one has been more affected by the temperature drop in the past week than the Scots, who are off to a cold start to their season. This game makes it two matches and two losses so far for the Scots...

Senior John Hanna breaks a tackle and sprints downfield for a touchdown.

[Photo] Sequoia reclaims Terremere trophy from Carlmont

Franklin Kuo and Jad Kayali November 7, 2022

Senior Connor Cook kicks a field goal.

Senior Connor Cook kicks a field goal.

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Senior Connor Cook kicks a field goal.

Sequoias player runs for a touchdown.

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Sequoia's player runs for a touchdown.

Sequoia seniors and their families celebrate senior night during a pre-game ceremony.

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Sequoia seniors and their families celebrate senior night during a pre-game ceremony.

Senior Jack Wiessinger scrambles from the pocket to avoid defenders.

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Senior Jack Wiessinger scrambles from the pocket to avoid defenders.

Senior Jack Wiessinger runs the ball

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Senior Jack Wiessinger runs the ball

Senior Connor Cook kicks a field goal

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Senior Connor Cook kicks a field goal

Carlmonts offense calls a play.

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Carlmont's offense calls a play.

Carlmont senior John Hanna scores touchdown

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Carlmont senior John Hanna scores touchdown

Senior Konstantin Pejakovic scores at the start of the second half, bringing the score to 5-5.

Bears maul Scots in brutal matchup

Franklin Kuo and Jad Kayali October 14, 2022

In a bloody battle against the Bears, the Carlmont varsity boy’s water polo team suffered an unbearable 7-10 loss on Oct. 12. The Scots, led by junior Zane Tanabe, battled valiantly during their home...

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