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
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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Ishibashi-To attempts to dribble past her defender in hopes of getting a breakaway. Before the play, Ishibashi-To stole the ball from behind the Menlo-Atherton player. The audience broke into cheers at the excitement of this play.

In Photos: Scots varsity basketball falls to Bears

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer • January 19, 2025

The Carlmont Scots played their first quad basketball games of the season against the Menlo-Atherton Bears. All four Carlmont teams suffered tough and close matches against the Bears. The Carlmont...

Junior Anna Jaya Motamarry tracks the ball as she prepares to trap it from the air. Trapping is a fundamental soccer skill that allows players to maintain possession of the ball. Players must make a good first touch when trapping the ball to set up their next move accurately.

In Photos: Scots defeat Warriors in a shutout game

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer • January 18, 2025

  The Carlmont Scots varsity girls soccer team beat the South San Francisco Warriors 7-0. The Scots scored their first goal within the first few minutes of the game, giving them a lot of momentum...

The Carlmont varsity football team huddles for a talk after a game.

Behind the benches: the success of the Scots

Isabella Rice, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024

The success of sports teams falls far beyond the sole talent of the players. Behind the benches stand the contributions of coaches, athletic trainers, managers, and unnoticed support systems that help...

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[Photo] In the huddle: a football documentary

Franklin Kuo and Kian Bhatt • December 11, 2024

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

Daniela Cuadros, Ayana Ganjoo, Naomi Hsu, Audrey Navasca, and Isabella Rice • October 21, 2024

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

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...

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