Isabella Rice, Staff Writer
Isabella Rice (class of 2025) is a Junior at Carlmont High School and a second-year writer for Scot Scoop. Within the journalism program, she focuses on athletics and is often found taking photos at sports games or writing match reports. Outside of school, she can be found playing soccer for her club team or for Carlmont's Varsity soccer and lacrosse teams.
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The Carlmont boys junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams won against the Menlo-Atherton Bears.
The junior varsity team was the first to play. They dominated, winning the first two sets, which...
The Carlmont varsity boys lacrosse team suffered a tough loss in the rain against the Menlo-Atherton Bears 21-3.
The Scots started off the game strong, scoring three goals in the first quarter....
Freshman Tyler Louie sets the ball. His teammates quickly step forward, preparing to spike the ball as they anticipate where it will go. Louie played a strong offensive and defensive game, earning many...
Freshman Eli Block winds up as he prepares to spike the ball over the net. A player on the opposing team attempts to block the hit but is unsuccessful as he cannot get enough height. With good timing and...
Freshman Dylan Sorensen uses one hand to hit the ball over the net. With appropriate timing, the Menlo-Atherton blocker was able to deflect the hit, bringing the ball back onto the Scots' side of the court....
Freshmen Trevor Nelson and Orion Gurskis happily run onto the court after the Scots score their final point to win the game. The players congratulated each other as their hard work had paid off. The Scots...
Carlmont varsity boys players high-five and congratulate senior Eric Fadeyev for scoring a point. Fadeyev was able to spike the ball over the net successfully. During the game, he scored multiple points...
Three Carlmont players jump up in an attempt to block a spike. The Scots played a solid defensive game, often blocking hits from the Bears. This helped prevent the Bears from scoring points, as reflected...
Senior Devin Engberg prepares to spike the ball after a set from senior Simon Hua. As a middle hitter, Engberg could utilize his height to score points for the Scots. He successfully made many defensive...
Senior Haley Brown sings “Party in the USA” as the Heritage Fair's closing performance. Accompanied by other singers, drummers, and a guitarist, the group created an engaging show for the audience....
Two Turkish students perform a duet using traditional instruments. Senior Rabia Baloglu (left) plays a drum called a darbuka, while Ikbal Surucu (right) plays the oud. Together, the two create lively music...
Sophomore Isaac Grinker plays the drums with other drumline members as they put on a show for the audience. Some drummers wore flannels and a cowboy hat, while others wore masks representing bulls. During...
Sophomore Kevin Li grins as he scoots towards more balloons to grab. Several players had difficulty grasping multiple balloons in the competition and often lost control of them.
The Carlmont orchestra performs as students enter the gym and fill the bleachers. Throughout the assembly, the orchestra performed various songs as fillers during pauses and transitions. Students played...
Junior Claire Lee performs a solo on behalf of the Chinese Culture Club. Lee sang “GongXi GongXi," which translates to “Congratulations, congratulations” in English. Chen Gexin originally wrote the...
The audience and club members enthusiastically sing along during Brown’s performance. Throughout the song, Brown allowed the crowd to sing by pointing the microphone at them. This helped engage the students...
Junior Kyra Lu dances for the Korean Culture Club. The members performed three different dances, one faster-paced than the others. The dances combined elements of hip-hop and jazz and were choreographed...
Senior Max Weitzman balances on a floor scooter, anxiously maintaining a grip on all the balloons he gathered. During the Heritage Fair, one student from each grade got the opportunity to participate in...
A member of the Chinese Culture Club performs a solo dance. The student began her dance lying on the ground with her hands making slow movements in the air. After rising from the ground, the dancer showcased...
Representing the Latinos Unidos x Black Student Union Club, juniors Kimberly Garcia and Ricardo Duarte sing a duet of “La Llorona.” Surrounding the singers are dancers dressed in vibrant embroidered...
The Filipino Culture Club performs a traditional Philippine folk dance known as Tinikling. The dance typically involves two clappers who move and tap two bamboo poles on the ground simultaneously to a...
The Carlmont varsity boys lacrosse team beat the Sequoia Ravens 10-6 in a rivalry match.
The Ravens were the first to score but quickly lost their lead. Despite their slow start, Carlmont remained...
Located in Nevada County, California, Truckee brings many to explore its rich history and natural beauty. Established in 1868, its quaint downtown area invites visitors to stroll along the streets...
The Scots celebrated the season of love with Valentine’s Day activities. Throughout the school, the Scots got the chance to participate in Valentine’s Day fun. Hanging hearts lined C-hall with...
Carlmont Juniors Luana Tellez, Kiana Choi, and Neel Sijp (left to right) show appreciation for teachers and staff by writing them thank-you letters. This booth allowed students to express their gratitude...
Junior Addison Mann laughs and smiles with her friends while searching for her heart in C-Hall. The personalized hearts are a big attraction for Carlmont students, leaving the halls packed with people...
Senior Scots pose for a picture at the "hugs and kisses" poster. These photo opportunities allow people to meet other students as they search for someone to take their group photo. Groups of friends file...
Sophomore Lucas Zago prepares roses for the Valentine's Day grams. Several Carlmont students purchased Valentine's Day grams as a fun surprise for their significant others and friends. ASB members dropped...
A group of girls huddle around a phone looking through photos taken with the "hugs and kisses" poster. Several groups came to the quad during lunch to participate in the various activities. Dressed in...
Senior Aaron Jedrzejek participates in the spin-to-win-wheel at the "hugs and kisses" booth. Winning a chocolate kiss, Jedrzejek happily claimed his prize from the bin. Located in the quad, many Scots...
An ASB member applies gems to a student's face at a booth. Many ASB members staffed stations in the quad to help with the many activities. At this booth, students picked designs representative of Valentine's...
Carlmont’s boys varsity basketball team came out on top against Burlingame Panthers with a score of 50-37 on Jan. 26.
Despite a slow start, the Scots got their momentum rolling halfway through the...
Junior Jeremiah Phillips attempts to keep possession against two defenders. Phillips spins around the Panthers, creating space. He feeds the ball to an open teammate, and the Scots advance toward the hoop.
The Carlmont cheer squad and their mini-cheerleaders perform their dance and stunts for the crowd during halftime. Spreading Carlmont spirit from small to tall, the Scots fill the room with laughs and...
Junior Camden Ngo opens up an opportunity for a jump shot. Taking on a Burlingame defender, Ngo hits a spin move, putting the defender behind him, creating a chance to score. Though the shot was missed,...
Carlmont cheerleaders perform the “We’ve got that beat” cheer to boost the energy inside the gym. Students watching the game join in on the clapping, slapping, and snapping movements. Fans express...
After the Scots take a shot, the Panthers gather around the basket, boxing out and watching the ball. They prepare for a potential rebound in case the shot is missed. Rebounding is an essential aspect...
Junior Tyler Southworth posts up against defender Darien Apke. Southworth protects and holds onto the ball, giving his teammates time to move around and open up. He passes the ball to Ngo, who shoots and...
Senior Aleccio Blythe prepares to explode past a Burlingame defender. He drives toward the basket, bringing two defenders with him, leaving Southworth wide open. Blythe dumps the ball to Southworth for...
Burlingame senior Alain Kazarian breaks through Carlmont's defense and drives toward the basket for a hook shot. Kazarian beats Jacob Magpayo in a one-on-one, opening up a lane to the basket. Scots defenders...
Carlmont players huddle around head coach Ron Ozorio during a timeout. “Coach Ron gives us a lot of constructive criticism and ways to improve our gameplay during these,” Ngo said. “He encourages...
The Carlmont varsity boys soccer team shut out the Sequoia Ravens 2-0 in an intense match
The Scots took the lead early in the first half, as senior Kotaro Kikuchi scored off of a crossed ball....
The Redwood City Public Library helps bring together the community by welcoming all people to partake in the many opportunities and resources it offers. In July 2021, the Redwood City Council approved...
The Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association works with California farmers and small businesses to unite communities across the San Francisco Bay Area. These weekly markets bring the community live music...
The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) recently approved a proposal officially making girls flag football a part of the 2023-2024 high school athletic program. Despite its recent inclusion in...
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