Varsity lacrosse crushes rivals during senior night
Katrina Wong, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
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Carlmont varsity lacrosse beat rival Sequoia 17-2. This win gives the Scots a league record of 5-2 and an overall record of 9-6. This win was beneficial to Carlmont because it was the last game of the season, as well as being senior night. Carlmont has 12 graduating seniors this upcoming year. “Eve...
Boys lacrosse makes use of second chance in win against Aragon
Trey Chock, Staff Writer
May 6, 2017
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On May 4, the Scots were given a second chance to play against the Dons and did not disappoint with a final score of 3-2. Compared to their loss against the Dons a month prior, this game was clearly better matched. This stark contrast could be due to a rise in skill from the Scots, or perhaps the...
Despite slow start, JV boys lacrosse remain optimistic
Daniel friis, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
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Lacrosse has grown in popularity in recent years for men and women due to the rising number of scholarships offered to play in college, resulting in 36,00 athletes who play lacrosse at a college level, according to Game Breaker. This rising popularity can be shown through the 2017 JV boys lacrosse team. The team began the season with m...
Boys JV lacrosse’s thirst for win against Aragon left unquenched
Trey Chock, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
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Boys JV lacrosse faced the Aragon Dons in a close match on April 18, resulting in an 8-5 loss for the Scots. The Scots started the match off strong with a quick offensive upon the Dons' half but resulted in a blocked shot, which was just returned as a goal just as fast, putting Aragon in the lead...
Varsity lacrosse trampled by the Falcons
Nicholas Mattas, Staff Writer
April 10, 2017
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The Saratoga Falcons beat Carlmont 15-7 on April 3, on a difficult night for the Scots. The Falcons started off strong in the 1st quarter, gaining a 5-0 lead on the Scots. The Scots were able to put 3 points on the board by the end of the 1st quarter, by seniors Nathan Dougherty and Ronny Ozorio....
Scots unable to stop the charging Panthers
Aaron Moskovitz, Staff Writer
March 28, 2017
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The Burlingame Panthers handed Carlmont its fifth straight loss, 6-1, on a brisk Monday evening. Burlingame won the opening face-off, which allowed them to set the pace for the opening minutes, and eventually the game. The Panthers first struck the back of the net midway through the fourth minute...
Varsity lacrosse pulls off a comeback win against Los Altos
Nour Zabaneh, Staff Writer
March 24, 2017
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Carlmont may have been trailing behind Los Altos for the majority of the game but in the last quarter, they were able to catch up and pull off the come-from-behind victory. On March 22 Carlmont boys varsity lacrosse defeated Los Altos High School 11-10. “The boys started the game in a hole an...
Boys JV lacrosse continues their losing streak
Trey Chock, Staff Writer
March 17, 2017
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The frigid winds seemed to be pushing Sacred Heart forward in a stunning comeback against the Scots on March 15. That night, the Carlmont JV boys lacrosse team hoped to turn their losing streak around in a game against their new opponent, only for it to end in an upset, with the Irish prevailing 11-6. The...
Boys varsity lacrosse dominates Gunn
Nathan Durrans, Staff Writer
March 14, 2017
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The varsity lacrosse team took a commanding 14-3 victory over Gunn High School in their second win of the pre-season. The Scots started the game with a faceoff win. Coach Todd Irwin said, “We won today because we had a great faceoff game.” This would continue throughout the game as the Scots...
Mountain View Spartans dominate boys varsity lacrosse
Trey Chock, Staff Writer
March 4, 2017
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The boys varsity lacrosse team suffered a 12-4 loss against the Mountain View Spartans in their second pre-season game on March 3. The Spartans were playing at a higher intensity as they managed to score goal after goal on the Scots, although the latter had managed to gain multiple points within the...
Boys varsity lacrosse starts the season strong
Lucy Gibbs, Staff Writer
March 2, 2017
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Carlmont prevailed over Dougherty Valley with a final score of 7-6. The Dougherty Valley Wildcats traveled from San Ramon on Feb. 28 to face the Scots in the first game of the season. Tensions were high as the two teams lined up for the face-off. "I was kind of iffy on the team," said Jack Morris...
Lacrosse prepares for upcoming season
Kelsey Chandra, Staff Writer
February 26, 2017
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Drills, conditioning, and scrimmages. Every practice for the boys’ lacrosse team involves different methods for them to improve their abilities. The team spends almost every evening working hard so that they triumph in their games. They practice as a team so they can play just as well as a team....
Features
Belmont city officials grapple with infrastructure problem
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s roads are among the worst in the state. According to a staff report from the Department of Public Works, Belmont has accumulated upwards of $100 million in deferred road and storm drain maintenance. O...
Belmont works to create a vibrant downtown
Sam Hosmer, Staff Writer
Belmont’s unbuilt town center has been in development for 31 years. In 1986, a committee was formed to study and evaluate the feasibility of revitalizing downtown Belmon...
Students need a healthy breakfast to start their day
Juliana Rinaldi, Staff Writer
Breakfast: a hearty meal to kick start the day or a quick bite before rushing out of the house to school or work? Many teenagers and young adults don't know which one breakfast...
Gender stigma plays a role in sports
Adriana Kurtovich, Staff Writer
Today's society often portrays men as more superior in sports compared to women. However, this is not always the case. The number of female athletes at NCAA schools has...
Chronic pain takes an emotional toll on patients
Izzy Bruguera, Staff Writer
Imagine waking up every morning for months or years on end with pain plaguing every move and every moment of the day. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts for ...
Outside sports generate debate over PE credit
Mike Carlson, Staff Writer
Out-of-school sports can offer Carlmont students benefits, but they can also come with drawbacks. The benefits include valuable friendships, increased discipline, and stayi...