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The Burlingame B

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The Burlingame B

Senior quarterback Nick Armstrong scrambles up the field with the ball, avoiding defenders.

Varsity football loses season opener in overtime thriller

Kai Shah, Sports Editor
September 2, 2025

With only a few minutes left on the clock, varsity football was heading for a tough start to the season, trailing 29-14 in their game against Half Moon Bay High School on Friday, Aug. 29. But as the student...

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Kilgo and the team were supporting freshman Caleb Chou at every point of his super-tiebreaker. Kilgo was the first to congratulate Chou just seconds after his win.

‘We’re all like a little family’: Boys’ tennis attributes statement victory against Hillsdale to unshakable bond

Evelyn Du, Managing Editor
March 11, 2025

Ask head coach Doug Stone what makes the boys’ tennis team special, and it may be surprising to hear that it isn’t their current undefeated, 4-0 record. Maybe it’s the team’s immense dedication...

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Since becoming the head coach of girls’ varsity volleyball, Hannah Korslund led her team to a 47-12 record over the last two seasons, including two Central Coast Section appearances.

Girls varsity volleyball coach Korslund wins national award

Zachary Newman, Managing Editor
December 4, 2024

It’s not supposed to happen this early. Most coaches usually need at least five years to establish a culture, stability, and results. But varsity girls’ volleyball head coach Hannah Korslund only needed...

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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, Social Coordinator
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, Managing Editor
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, Managing Editor
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, Social Media Manager
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, Design Editor
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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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, Arts Director
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, Social Media Manager
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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