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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

Joseph Yin

Joseph Yin, Staff Writer

Joseph Yin (class of 2028) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School and a first-year journalist for Scot Scoop. Outside of school, he likes playing badminton, playing Clash, and hanging out with friends.

 

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Sophomore Calvin Massey prepares to catch a ball from freshman Franco Koutoulas at first base. This play was a highlight of Carlmont’s error-free defensive performance, as Massey secured the majority of outs in the infield.

Scots swing past Panthers in home victory

Joseph Yin, Staff Writer May 9, 2026

The Carlmont Scots JV baseball team beat the Burlingame Panthers on May 6 by a score of 3-1. The game lasted seven innings, with the Scots maintaining a strong defense throughout the entire game. Sophomore...

Freshman left-handed pitcher Lucas Sharff winds up for a pitch during the late-inning bullpen rotation against Sacred Heart. Sharff maintained a steady tempo on the mound, consistently working around the strike zone to slow down the Fightin' Irish offense and prevent any further scoring. “Our four pitchers did great,” said head coach Michael Simon.

Scots fall short against Sacred Heart

Joseph Yin, Staff Writer April 20, 2026

The Carlmont Scots JV baseball team came up short in a 5-3 loss to Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Fightin' Irish at Carlmont High School on April 7, struggling to recover after an early deficit. Carlmont...

Sophomore Jack Lang prepares to swing during his fifth inning against Hillsdale on March 25. Lang’s 3-run home run cleared the fence moments later, providing the Scots with a definitive lead. “I was just trying to see a fastball down the middle,” Lang said.

Scots crush Knights in blowout

Joseph Yin, Staff Writer March 30, 2026

The Carlmont JV boys baseball team defeated the Hillsdale Knights 11-1 at Carlmont High School on March 25, powered by strong pitching and a consistent offense. Carlmont took control early in the game....

Sophomore Eli Chen rises for a middle spike during the second set of Carlmont’s matchup against Palo Alto on Feb. 24 at the Scots gym.
“I think the turning point of the match is when we told ourselves we really need to perform at the level that we know and not just play down,” Chen said. “Once we realized that, we knew we couldn’t leave the victory.”

Scots cruise past Vikings in season opener

Joseph Yin, Staff Writer February 28, 2026

The Carlmont boys junior varsity volleyball team opened its season with a 2-0 win over Palo Alto on Feb. 24 in Belmont, defeating the Vikings 25-14, 26-24. Carlmont established control early in the...

Junior Izzy Han releases a 3-point attempt during the second half of the Scots' matchup. Han provided key offensive spacing for Carlmont, though his contributions extended beyond the stat sheet to the defensive end of the floor. “Izzy’s charge had really impressed me,” said head coach Suhail Mohammadi.

Gators claw past Scots in overtime

Joseph Yin, Staff Writer January 27, 2026

The Carlmont varsity boys basketball team fell short to Sacred Heart Preparatory, 62-60, in overtime at home on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Gators rallied late in the fourth quarter to erase the Scots’ lead...

Majestic redwoods stand in Sam McDonald Park's Heritage Grove, the land that the park's namesake, Emanuel B. “Sam” McDonald, acquired and dedicated to the public. Katherine Wright, a San Mateo County park ranger and interpretive specialist, says that Sam McDonald frequently invited friends to his cabin because he wished to share the sense of peace and connection he found in the redwoods. "I would hope that visitors take away a sense of peace and feel connected to the redwood forest," Wright said.

Sam McDonald Park seeks national historic status

Joseph Yin, Staff Writer November 12, 2025

Sam McDonald Park is being considered for the National Register of Historic Places, honoring the only African American known to acquire nearly 500 acres of redwoods in San Mateo County. Emanuel B. “Sam”...

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