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The Burlingame B

Seniors Lyra Sheng, Scarlett Gemmer, Katie Jarrett, Sam Tom, and Evelyn Du line up with their coaches after the senior night ceremony.

Girls’ tennis dominates Sequoia 7-0 on senior night

Josie Wettan, Social Media Manager
October 26, 2025

“This is what it’s all about.” That was the sentiment head coach Doug Stone echoed during the girls’ tennis senior night on Tuesday, Oct. 21, after their game against Sequoia High School. For...

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Senior wide receiver Haleh Ansari reaches for the flag during a crucial play.

Flag football triumphs over Aragon on senior night

Paige Cornelius and Andrew Barrera
October 26, 2025

Varsity flag football triumphed over Aragon High School after a neck-and-neck game on Monday, Oct. 20, ending the team’s senior night on a satisfying note. The Panthers fought until the last quarter,...

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Junior Dylan Black breaks up a pass against a King’s Academy receiver.

Football suffers heavy defeat against King’s Academy

Kai Shah and Jonah Moss
October 14, 2025

“We came out soft and not hitting at all. And when you come out not hitting, you're gonna lose.” Junior Mark O’Grady’s explanation was one of many from varsity football players after their lopsided...

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Junior outside hitter Jordan Toomey hits the ball for a kill against Sequoia High School in their match on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Girls’ volleyball wins first game in new gym with a 3-0 sweep against Sequoia

Olivia Newman, Copy Editor
October 13, 2025

After years of traveling for every match and playing without a home court, the girls’ volleyball team kicked off the thousands of games to come in the new gym on Tuesday, Oct. 7, winning 3-0 against...

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Senior Samantha Tom hits a serve to the opposing player.

Girls’ tennis rallies past Half Moon Bay 7-0

Josie Wettan, Social Media Manager
October 6, 2025

Girls’ tennis fought their way to another 7-0 match, first against Sequoia High School, and then replicating that success against Half Moon Bay High School on Monday, Sept. 29. The Panthers didn’t...

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Freshman Judy Hu makes a stroke on the second-to-last hole of the Green Hills golf green during their game against Capuchino High School on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Girls’ golf defeats Sequoia, Capuchino, El Camino, remains undefeated

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
October 1, 2025

Girls’ varsity golf is currently the only undefeated team in the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Ocean Division. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the team beat undefeated Sequoia High School 177-190. The following...

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Juniors Tad Folgner and Aiden Dille run together, pacing each other to strong finishes.

Girls’ open division cross country captures first win at Half Moon Bay

Audrey Wei, Social Coordinator
September 28, 2025

With a roster of experienced athletes and several younger runners, the girls’ open division cross country team captured its first win of the season at Half Moon Bay High School on Wednesday, Sept. 17....

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Junior Lucas Carlson battles for the ball in front of the opposing team’s goal.

Boys’ water polo defeats rivals Menlo-Atherton in a dominant victory

Akira Nakamura, Copy Editor
September 26, 2025

Boys’ water polo is off to a strong start. After winning their first league match against Woodside Priory School, they followed up with a 13-10 victory against Menlo-Atherton High School on Monday, Sept....

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Senior running back Hayden Haba fights off a Los Gatos defender.

Football suffers disappointing loss against Los Gatos

Kai Shah, Sports Editor
September 21, 2025

Varsity football was no match for Los Gatos High School, one of the top teams in the Central Coast Section (CCS), falling 49-0 on Friday, Sept. 19. Facing their toughest opponent of the season, the Panthers...

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Freshman Chloe Chew carries the ball towards the endzone in an attempt to score.

Flag football dominates Jefferson in season opener

Paige Cornelius, Business Manager
September 20, 2025

With a 49-0 win and three touchdowns from pick-sixes, the flag football team opened its season with a blowout against Jefferson High School on Monday, Sept.15. After two bye weeks, the team used the extra...

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Sophomore Julia Bowler and a Half Moon Bay High School player fight for possession of the ball.

Girls’ water polo builds momentum with victory against Half Moon Bay

Abby Zarahn, Diversity Coordinator
September 19, 2025

After a hard-fought second game of the season, the girls’ varsity water polo team beat Half Moon Bay High School 14-4 on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Head coach Tiffany Spohrer said that although the team...

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Cracks are visible on the courts near the football field, with weeds beginning to grow through them.

Tennis continues to play on poor-quality courts

Kai Shah, Sports Editor
September 17, 2025

When students arrive on campus every day, they are greeted by a brand-new $40 million gym. But just a short walk away, the tennis courts are cracked, overgrown with weeds, and patched with fabric instead...

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