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 Wilson

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer

Bella Wilson (class of 2026) enjoys playing sports, traveling, and taking pictures at sporting events. She plays on the Carlmont softball team and is on the girl’s flag football team.  She is currently covering Carlmont sports.

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The SWAT team prepares to begin night-vision training. Costing several thousand dollars a piece, each person on the team has one attached to their helmets at all times. They are so heavy that some members place weights on the back of their helmets to counterbalance. (Photo courtesy of San Mateo County Sheriff's Office).

Special weapons and tactics

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • June 4, 2026

Standing next to an Armored Rescue Vehicle with countless tools and specialized equipment attached to it, Sergeant Korey Sprader dismantled the Hollywood version of SWAT, noting that it is extremely unrealistic.  “If...

One of Harley Farms' newest babies peers through the fence. “This kind of lifestyle is not for the faint of heart. There's definitely been some near edges where I just thought I couldn't cope anymore, and you want to stay in bed and pull the covers over you, but you have to get up because there are so many lives that you have to feed,” said Dee Harley, the owner of Harley Farms

Kidding around at Harley Farms

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • March 24, 2026

Kidding season is in full swing at Harley Farms. Their baby goat counter ticks up more and more each day as spring approaches. Tucked right off Highway 1 in Pescadero, a piece of San Mateo County's history...

A girl becomes a victim of the widespread human trafficking crisis. With large sports events such as the Super Bowl 60 and FIFA World Cup on the horizon, there is a higher potential for human trafficking cases to occur.

The dark side of game day

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • February 5, 2026

Too many towels were ordered for a hotel room in South San Francisco. A clerk who acted in accordance with their training recognized and reported it. They saved two girls, including one under the age of...

Carlmont junior Dylan Sorensen jumps up and makes the shot. He was guarded by Aragon player Brandon Potter. The scrimmage displayed the athleticism and competitiveness of everyone on the court.

New coach leads Scots to victory

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

The reigning Division 1 champions took to the court without their seven graduated seniors and with a new head coach on Monday night for their preseason scrimmage against the Aragon Dons.  “It's been...

Ben, the therapy dog, gently rests his head in a girl's lap as she pets him. Her gentle touch shows the trust and comfort between them. It’s a peaceful moment that reflects Ben’s power of calmness.

Two sides of the badge

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • November 17, 2025

No matter what they tried, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office deputies couldn’t calm a girl who was crying hysterically outside her high school. That is, until Ben arrived.  Ben is the department’s...

The Carlmont High School baseball field is going to be going under construction. It is scheduled to start right after Carlmont's baseball season in 2026 and finish before the start of the season in 2027. Lights, turf and better cages are just some of the improvements that will be happening.

A new era under the lights

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • September 18, 2025

Today's seniors were fourth graders when the Carlmont High School baseball field was first proposed to be turf, and it will finally be complete when they are freshmen in college. Carlmont has been planning...

Hillsdale sophomore Arian Zolotukhin sets the ball over the net to the Scots. The previous time the teams faced off it was a much closer game. “It was a game that was looking really grim in the first two sets, but after that, we brought some energy into the third, we destroyed them, and then in the fourth and the fifth, we really came back,” said Rohan Rajagopal.

Scots shut down Knights with fast tempo

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025

Carlmont varsity boys volleyball smothered the Hillsdale Knights in a home game on Wednesday. The set scores were 25-17, 25-18, and 25-21. “Before the game, we talked about having a faster tempo overall...

Noah Meeks spikes the ball to the Ravens. Sequoia's libero, Bryan Kim, watched as his teammates jumped up attempting to block the ball. “Carlmont’s blocking this game was really good. We, got a lot of blocks, so we hurt their confidence, which led us to the victory," said Scots junior Erik Gordi.

Scots shut down Ravens

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

Carlmont varsity boys volleyball swept the Sequoia Ravens in three sets at home during their last preseason game on Wednesday night. Even though the Scots managed to win each set, the Ravens were always...

Carlmont senior Arianna Vasiliev fights for the rebound after her teammate shot the ball. Mills ended up with the ball but missed the shot once they had possession. “We took a lot of good shots. Our bench energy was definitely really good. We were all hyped up for each other after every shot,” said Emerson Barajas. 

Scots fall short to Vikings

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025

Carlmont varsity girls basketball displayed their endurance in a home game against the Mills Vikings but came up short in a 49-47 loss.  The game started off discouraging for the Scots. The Vikings...

Senior Jeremiah Phillips goes up for the shot while two Woodside defenders try to stop him. Phillips made the shot and was quick to get back on defense. The Wildcats had little success stopping the Carlmont offense throughout the night. “The energy felt it was high. This is a team that isn't as good as us, so we definitely want to show that we were better,” said Emil Gordi said.

Scots destroy Wildcats in energetic game

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • January 25, 2025

The Carlmont varsity boys basketball team destroyed the Woodside Wildcats, winning 54-37 on Wednesday night at home. This is Woodside’s first year in the Peninsula-Bay League, the top league in the area,...

Coach Dario Navarra watches his players line up to run a play against Ukiah High school. The Carlmont JV football team won this game 29-21. Navarra played a crucial role in helping the team to an 8-2 season.

Looking beyond the sidelines

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024

Coaches have a unique position, constantly facing problems that few others encounter. They can have some of the biggest impacts on an athlete's life, both positive and negative. Coaching comes with a range...

Ava Farrell races Aragon players to the ball to start off the third quarter. The Scots were leading 5-2 making each possession crucial to their success. The Scots used this lead as motivation to keep working.

Carlmont gets revenge on Aragon

Isabella Wilson, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024

The Carlmont varsity girls water polo team defeated the Aragon Dons 11-9 after losing to them two times prior this season. The first quarter started off silent for both teams, with the ball trading...

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