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 “As soon as the game was over… the whole team was crying. We all were hugging each other, and we were sobbing. But you know, I don't regret anything from it,” senior Sophia Geminder said.

Girls’ volleyball’s season of triumph ends in State playoffs against Oak Ridge

Audrey Wei, Senior Reporter
November 20, 2024

Girls’ volleyball lost to Oak Ridge High School (25-12, 25-23, 25-11, 25-21) in the second round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Championships on Thursday, Nov. 18 in a hard-fought...

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Senior Lucy Istock and juniors Eva Mercer and Katie Trevor begin the highly anticipated pyramid stunt.

Cheer defies expectations at 97th Little Big Game with powerful halftime performance

Iny Li, Business Manager
November 13, 2024

Varsity cheer coach Kayla Clark wasn’t wrong when she dubbed the cheer squad the “positive ambassador of the school.” Though the long-awaited 97th annual Little Big Game resulted in a 35-10 Burlingame...

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Senior running back Lucas Kirk jukes out a defender during his 103 yard performance.

Football loses to San Mateo in Little Big Game for second consecutive year

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
November 12, 2024

For thirteen years, varsity football was untouchable in the Little Big Game. The coveted “Paw” sat firmly in Burlingame’s trophy cabinet for more than a decade, and it seemed the game’s prize might...

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Senior Christian Kleinekorte sprints to the finish line in his final race of the season.

Girls cross country advances to CCS, Liu qualifies individually in PAL Championships

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
November 12, 2024

Despite rebuilding nearly their entire roster after losing several key seniors, girls’ cross country has made it back to the Central Coast Section (CCS) championships with a strong performance at the...

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Junior Samantha Tom plays doubles with junior Evelyn Du in the PAL Individuals Tournament.

Girls’ tennis claims first place in PAL team tournament to advance to CCS

Kaylee Hwang, Social Coordinator
November 11, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, varsity girls’ tennis dominated Mills High School 7-0 in the first round of the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) tournament. Burlingame’s Oct. 30 rematch against Aragon High School...

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Frick and Sims Calzolai after the PAL Championships on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Frick and Sims Calzolai cap off successful season for girls’ golf with strong playoff performances

Will Kriner, Copy Editor
November 11, 2024

At the start of the season, Catie Frick, a transfer student from Switzerland, and Sharon Sims Calzolai, a transfer from Riordan High School, joined the girls’ golf team. Just a few months later, after...

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Funding disparities leave teams with worn uniforms as athletics navigate budget limits

Funding disparities leave teams with worn uniforms as athletics navigate budget limits

Evelyn Du, Diversity Coordinator
November 7, 2024

Mysterious sweat stains, odd sizing, worn fabric on uniforms — this isn’t an ideal sight for anyone, but it’s the reality for girls’ varsity basketball. While not all Burlingame sports teams experience...

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Siu received multiple medals, including a team trophy at the 2024 games in swimming and track. At the games, she enjoys spending time with her team and meeting new people.

After life-saving transplant, senior Caitlyn Siu excels at Transplant Games

Kai Shah, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2024

When senior Caitlyn Siu was just two months old, doctors diagnosed her with a rare disease that caused her liver to fail. Within months, she needed a transplant. The surgery came when she was 10 months...

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Elated, the team members celebrate their 30-0 victory over Aragon during their game on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Flag football cruises past Aragon in season finale

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
November 5, 2024

Exhilaration, anxiety, and suspense electrified the field during varsity flag football team’s final league game against Aragon High School on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The forecast for the game was clouded...

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Girls varsity kicks off their race with junior Stella Newman leading the pack.

Cross country prepares for PAL championships as Newman claims first career win

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
November 3, 2024

With the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Championships approaching on Saturday, Nov. 9, varsity cross country had its third and final regular season meet at Bedwell Park on Wednesday, Oct. 30, giving the...

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Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the ‘Paw’

Natalie Gyde, Henry Gardner, and Kaylee Hwang
October 31, 2024

In their pursuit to reclaim the coveted 'Paw' and beat San Mateo High School in the Little Big Game, varsity football has raced out to a 6-2 record, clinched a CCS playoff berth, and potentially win a...

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The Panthers dominated on offense versus Aragon, scoring three rushing touchdowns.

Football rolls past Aragon on senior night to clinch CCS playoff berth

Kai Shah, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2024

Varsity football defeated Aragon High School 47-8 to clinch a spot in the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs and improve to 6-2 on the year and 3-1 in Peninsula Athletic League De Anza division play...

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