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The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

Seniors CJ Reed and Cole Ng block an attack from Christopher during a match on Monday, May 12.

Boys’ volleyball closes out successful season with second-round exit in CCS

Will Kriner, Copy Editor
May 19, 2025

On Tuesday, May 13, boys’ varsity volleyball closed out the season with a loss against Harbor High School in the quarterfinals of the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs, falling to the Pirates in all...

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Senior Giana Johnson at bat in an attempt to get a hit.

Softball honors seniors prior to loss against Woodside in final home game

Olivia Newman, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2025

Many of the seniors in varsity softball first took the field together at just six years old. Now, years later, they shared their last home game against Woodside High School on Tuesday, May 13. Friends...

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Sophomore Evelyn Hon leads off Burlingame's varsity girls' 200-yard freestyle relay at PAL finals. The team comprised Hon, juniors Marina Chan and Lydia Jiang, and freshman Julia Bowler.

Swim competes at CCS and PAL finals, Chang qualifies for CIF Championships

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
May 16, 2025

On Saturday, May 3, the varsity swim team ended its season at the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) finals, held at Menlo-Atherton High School. Both boys’ and girls’ teams placed 5th in the meet, with...

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Senior Avery Boyse cleared 13 feet in pole vault, breaking the previous PAL record of 11 feet, 7 inches.

Track sets the pace at PAL finals, athletes qualify for CCS

Paige Cornelius, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2025

The varsity track team continued its impressive streak at the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Championships on Saturday, May 10, with many athletes qualifying for the upcoming Central Coast Section (CCS)...

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Senior Zachary Newman takes a swing during the CCS playoffs at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch on Tuesday, May 6.

Boys’ varsity golf closes out successful season with CCS appearance

Audrey Wei, Senior Reporter
May 14, 2025

On Tuesday, May 6, boys’ varsity golf capped off a strong season with a Central Coast Section (CCS) playoff appearance. The Panthers finished second in the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Bay Division...

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Recent collegiate sports cuts have left students such as sophomore Alexa Chang, freshman Elaina Newman, and senior Giana Johnson contemplating their decision to play sports in college.

Sports budget cuts affect student-athlete recruits

Abby Zarahn, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2025

Since January, three California state universities have cut sports from their respective athletic programs, with one university eliminating its entire athletic department. Collegiate sports programs...

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Senior midfielder Anders Gauthier celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winning goal in the 2nd overtime period.

Burlingame defeats Palo Alto in crucial rivalry game

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
April 28, 2025

For boys’ lacrosse players, Palo Alto High School is not just any opponent. The rivalry between the two schools has intensified in recent years, as a result of close games, heated clashes between players,...

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“Hands Off” protesters line up in Redwood City on Saturday, April 5, against President Donald Trump’s policies and billionaire Elon Musk.

Community pushes for inclusive trans policies, transphobic comments spur backlash

Iny Li, Business Manager
April 23, 2025

For many transgender athletes, the playing field isn’t always level, not necessarily because of skill level, but because of recent policies aimed at discriminating against transgender athletes. For senior...

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Senior Nick Moshkovoy steps in to hit a forehand.

Boys’ tennis falls to second in league after tense battle against Aragon

Evelyn Du, Diversity Coordinator
April 23, 2025

Walking onto enemy courts at Aragon High School on Thursday, April 17, the pressure was on for Burlingame’s boys’ tennis team. Both teams, tied for first with 9-1 Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) records,...

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Junior Ellora Horan receives the baton from senior Rhian Cordero during the women's varsity 4x100 relay.

Track and field celebrates seniors with outstanding performance at final league meet

Paige Cornelius, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2025

On Wednesday, April 16, the track and field team honored their 24 seniors with roses and speeches during a senior night ceremony prior to their final league meet. The meet against El Camino and Woodside...

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Sophomore Kiley Lyons pitches to a Bearcat hitter.

Softball suffers heavy loss to San Mateo in league matchup

Olivia Newman, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2025

When the score was tied 2-2 after the third inning on Tuesday, April 15, varsity softball knew they would have a tough game ahead. The team struggled both offensively and defensively throughout the remainder...

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Seniors Charlotte Wong and KayKay Pan defeat their opponents in the No. 1 girls’ doubles match on Tuesday, April 15.

Badminton remains undefeated in dominant win over Capuchino

Akira Nakamura, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2025

Varsity badminton cruised to the finish line with a 26-4 victory over Capuchino High School on Tuesday, April 15. The win extended the Panthers’ undefeated record to 9-0, but the numbers alone don’t...

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