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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

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 Daniel Mattioli narrowly avoids contact with a Tiger defender. Carlmont’s offensive line held off several players from the other team, ensuring that Mattioli had minimal defensive pressure to beat. Once he passed his initial defender, he ran for several yards before a flag was thrown on the play.

In Photos: Scots slaughter Tigers on senior night

Alyssa Bish and Isabella Rice October 27, 2024

On a night celebrating the football, cheer, and dance seniors, the Carlmont Scots varsity boys football team crushed the Terra Nova Tigers 48-3. Before the game, a senior recognition ceremony...

The varsity football team runs down a row of enthusiastic cheerleaders, celebrating their 42-38 win.

[Photo] Homecoming 2024: Student spirit soars

Football player Bear Ryan expertly executes a backflip, wowing the audience and eliciting cheers.

Two football players participate in a handshake during the varsity football team's rally segment of the assembly.

Two football players participate in a handshake during the varsity football team's rally segment of the assembly.

Football player Bear Ryan expertly executes a backflip, wowing the audience and eliciting cheers.

Football player Bear Ryan expertly executes a backflip, wowing the audience and eliciting cheers.

A member of the Carlmont Advanced Dance program strikes a pose as part of the class's prepared piece.

A member of the Carlmont Advanced Dance program strikes a pose as part of the class's prepared piece.

Junior Jiho Park, dressed as a minion from the movie Despicable Me, plays drums during the drumline performance.

Junior Jiho Park, dressed as a minion from the movie Despicable Me, plays drums during the drumline performance.

An excited student chases the win in the ASB-directed interactive games section of the assembly.

An excited student chases the win in the ASB-directed interactive games section of the assembly.

Associated Student Body president Walker Fort assembles his "minions" for a quick skit integrating popular movie franchise Despicable Me into the assembly.

Associated Student Body president Walker Fort assembles his "minions" for a quick skit integrating popular movie franchise Despicable Me into the assembly.

Activities Director James Kelly shocks the crowd during the staff dance performance in a spooky Beetlejuice costume.

Activities Director James Kelly shocks the crowd during the staff dance performance in a spooky Beetlejuice costume.

The girls flag football team recruits students to participate in a football-throwing competition.

The girls flag football team recruits students to participate in a football-throwing competition.

Junior Quincy Leong hits her position midair during the varsity cheer team's performance.

Junior Quincy Leong hits her position midair during the varsity cheer team's performance.

The sophomore class carries their float across the track during halftime.

The sophomore class carries their float across the track during halftime.

Members of the Screamin' Scots student section countdown the seconds until the game's third quarter.

Members of the Screamin' Scots student section countdown the seconds until the game's third quarter.

Chopoff looks for a clear path to run the ball. Avoiding the Menlo defenders, Chopoff made a 40-yard run down the sideline into the endzone for a touchdown. This marked a tied game for the end of the first quarter.

In Photos: Scots lose in a tough battle against the Knights

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

Marking the second game of the season, the Carlmont varsity boys football team suffered a tough loss against the Menlo Knights 49-41. During the game, teams traded touchdowns, making it a back-and-forth...

Kelsey Leung receives support from her parents on senior signing day. She will be attending the University of California San Diego to further her swimming career as a Division I athlete. Leung was chosen as a First Team All-League swimmer this year.

Kelsey Leung receives support from her parents on senior signing day. She will be attending the University of California San Diego to further her swimming career as a Division I athlete. Leung was chosen...

Kylie Rouspil gives her softball coach a hug. She was a stellar athlete in both soccer and softball. Rouspil will be attending Linfield University to play soccer as a goalie and to study nursing.

Kylie Rouspil gives her softball coach a hug. She was a stellar athlete in both soccer and softball. Rouspil will be attending Linfield University to play soccer as a goalie and to study nursing.

The girls varsity softball team gathers around their teammates, Won and Rouspil. During the senior signing ceremony, several family members and friends came to support and congratulate the commitment of these seniors. It was an emotional time of recognition for these nine seniors who will go on to play a sport for their college.

The girls varsity softball team gathers around their teammates, Won and Rouspil. During the senior signing ceremony, several family members and friends came to support and congratulate the commitment of...

Leila Velez smiles as she signs a paper representing her college commitment. Velez will be studying kinesiology and playing Division III lacrosse at Cornell College. “I’m definitely excited to head into another 4 years of playing lacrosse at the higher level,” Velez said.

Leila Velez smiles as she signs a paper representing her college commitment. Velez will be studying kinesiology and playing Division III lacrosse at Cornell College. “I’m definitely excited to head...

Isabelle Won poses with her family for a photo. Won will be attending the Stevens Institute of Technology to play softball. This year, Won got nominated for the Player of the Year and First Team Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) All-League awards.

Isabelle Won poses with her family for a photo. Won will be attending the Stevens Institute of Technology to play softball. This year, Won got nominated for the Player of the Year and First Team Peninsula...

Sean Murphy smiles with his parents as they hold up signs in support of his college commitment. Murphy will be attending Kean University in the fall to continue playing volleyball and to study exercise science.

Sean Murphy smiles with his parents as they hold up signs in support of his college commitment. Murphy will be attending Kean University in the fall to continue playing volleyball and to study exercise...

Emily Gehrlein Allen and her dad smile for the camera. Gehrlein Allen will be attending San Francisco State University to pursue a soccer career and major in nursing. During her senior soccer season, she won the Offensive Most Valued Player award and was nominated as a part of the First Team Girls Soccer All-League.

Emily Gehrlein Allen and her dad smile for the camera. Gehrlein Allen will be attending San Francisco State University to pursue a soccer career and major in nursing. During her senior soccer season, she...

All nine Carlmont High School seniors who are committed to playing a sport in college gather for a photo. These student-athletes will be furthering their academic and athletic experience in colleges across the United States at various levels. They will be continuing careers in softball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, and swimming.

[Photo] Scots prepare for next steps on signing day 

May 28, 2024

All nine Carlmont High School seniors who are committed to playing a sport in college gather for a photo. These student-athletes will be furthering their academic and athletic experience in colleges across...

Volleyball teammates Evelyn Welton and Lilian Fox get a photo together. Both girls will be continuing their athletic careers in college. Welton committed to Oberlin College while Fox committed to Williams College.

Volleyball teammates Evelyn Welton and Lilian Fox get a photo together. Both girls will be continuing their athletic careers in college. Welton committed to Oberlin College while Fox committed to Williams...

The San Carlos Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located in downtown San Carlos along Laurel Street, several families gather to spend time with each other. Lining the streets were vendors selling products, varying from fruits and vegetables to bakery desserts.

In Photos: San Carlos Farmers Market sparks smiles in the community

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer May 6, 2024

Downtown San Carlos hosts the San Carlos Farmers Market on Laurel Street every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors from all over California line the streets selling and advertising their goods. People...

Senior Jacob Tom runs the ball down the field after winning a face-off. With quick pressure from a Burlingame defender, Tom rounded the corner and looked for a possible shot or open teammate. Despite hard contact from the opponent, Tom maintained possession and control of the ball.

In Photos: Scots escape from Panthers and advance to CCS

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer May 5, 2024

The Carlmont boys varsity lacrosse team beat the Burlingame Panthers 16-9 in an intense match. The game remained close in score during the first half, with back-and-forth scoring between the teams....

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