Varsity boys’ volleyball wins their game against Hillsdale after going to a fourth set
Mia-Isobel Craig, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Filed under Sports
After the first set ending 25-12 Carlmont, it seemed like Hillsdale had no chance against the Scots. But in a close third set, the Knights won by four points, giving them another chance to make a comeback. However, Carlmont was determined to win and did so in the last set. The first set started off...
JV boys’ volleyball wins 2-0 against the Eagles
Mia-Isobel Craig, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
Filed under Sports
A 3-1 record. Some returning players, but mostly new ones. On March 8, the JV boys' volleyball team beat Everett Alvarez High School in two sets. Sophomore Stelios Kyriacou said, "My goal for today's game is to not miss my serves and to get at least three kills." The game's original st...
JV volleyball beats the Cougars, improving record to 8-2
Mia-Isobel Craig, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
Filed under Sports
Shouts could be heard from the sidelines of the court. Carlmont's JV team had just beat the Cougars without having to go to a third set. After winning against Menlo-Atherton last Thursday, the Scots came together again to defeat Half Moon Bay on Oct. 10. The Scots got off to a bad start, being aced th...
Scots badminton wins in a close game over Aragon
Briana McDonald, Staff Writer
March 16, 2017
Filed under Sports
It was a close game for the Scots badminton team against Aragon on March 14, but they were able to finish with a win. Carlmont won 8 out of the 15 matches, defeating Aragon by just one match. A challenging face-off was predicted by head coach Nathan Liang. “It was going to be a hard match and ...
Varsity soccer wins stunner at Avaya
Jonny Pappas, Staff Writer
December 11, 2016
Although they were playing in a professional stadium, in front of a crowd, and with a man down on defense, the Scots didn't seem to mind at all. On Dec. 9, they beat Saint Ignatius 1-0 on a late game goal by senior captain Dro Avetian. The game started off slow and full of mental mistakes by both ...
Scots set winning record in successful season
Mackenzie O'Connell, Staff Writer
November 15, 2016
Filed under Sports
The volleyball nets come down from the Scots' gym as girls hang up their jerseys until next season. The Varsity volleyball team has put in their sincere effort since August beating numerous teams and bringing home the most Volleyball wins in a single season. Coach Chris Crader and the girls practi...
Varsity defeats Yerba Buena in their first win
Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer
September 11, 2016
For the first time this season, the Scots did not allow their opponents to take an early lead. Instead, Carlmont varsity started strong and kept that momentum for the whole game. Four minutes into the first quarter, Junior Demarii Blanks scored a touchdown followed by a two-point conversion. Blanks dominated...
Coach Liggett reaches his 1000th win with Carlmont softball
Nate Godwin, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016
Varsity softball coasted to a 3-0 win over Capuchino High School on April 12. This marked head coach Jim Liggett's 1000th career win. "Really, 1000 of anything is noteworthy, and 1000 wins is a milestone," said sophomore Josh Fong. Fans, alumni, and former players all packed the stands and tried...
DoorDash wins out over Postmates
Alexandra Stein, Staff Writer
January 29, 2016
Filed under A&E
It's a classic struggle: maybe you have to study all night, or you're babysitting, or you just simply can't drive yet, and you have an absolute craving for something from your favorite restaurant, and no way of attaining it. This problem has been tackled over the past few years with the invention...
Boys varsity basketball wins in double overtime
Kimiko Okumura, Staff Writer
January 21, 2016
Filed under Multimedia, Sports, Top News
“Who wants it more?" Head coach Pat Smith’s question echoed throughout the gym amongst the squeaking sneakers on the floor and the cheering fans in the bleachers. On Jan. 20, boys varsity basketball played San Mateo High School in what at first seemed like an easy win. The...
Girls varsity basketball wins CCS game over Monta Vista
Lara Ostroff, Staff Writer
February 27, 2015
Filed under Sports
The girls varsity basketball team came out victorious in their first Central Coast Section (CCS) game on Thursday, Feb. 26, with a final score of 45-32. The varsity girls started off CCS playing Monta Vista, a team they had never played before, and managed to stay ahead every quarter. "Monta Vista...
Man wins $425 million in lottery
Taran Sun, Staff Writer
April 2, 2014
Filed under News
Disbelief and shock were the emotions that accompanied B. Raymond Buxton when he claimed February’s $425 million Powerball jackpot on April Fool’s Day. Buxton, a resident of Northern California, had reportedly bought the winning lottery ticket in a convenience store in the San Francisco Bay Area...
Kaylee George, Staff Writer
Think someone in prison has hit rock bottom? Maybe not. The juvenile detention center in San Mateo County provides many opportunities that can help kids who may have fallen down the wrong path turn around. There are many rehabilitative resources and services to offer kids in need, including academic counselors, who make sure school credits are being transferred, and therapists, who help the kids through their traumatic experiences.
Brian Olivares, Staff Writer
The internet is not as private as some may think. There are ways in which the Carlmont staff can see everything that a student accesses on their Sequoia Union High School...
Nihal Karim, Staff Writer
For Rebecca Shentu, Manon Llorach, and Sarah Tocatlian, moving to a new country was just the beginning of a new journey. The transition from middle school to high school...
Sam Hanlon, Staff Writer
Ninety-seven percent of sexual offenders walk free. Only 15 to 35 percent of sexual assaults are reported. Sexual assault can happen to men, women, or children. According...
Tyler Dartnell, Staff Writer
High school parties often consist of underage drinking, drugs, and other dangerous activities that are potential problems for partygoers. Life skills, a required high...