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The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

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, Social Coordinator
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, Diversity Coordinator
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, Managing Editor
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, Managing Editor
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, Managing Editor
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, Business Manager
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, Copy Editor
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, Copy Editor
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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Sophomore Nash Trautwein high-fives his teammates after his name is announced over the loudspeaker.

Varsity baseball loses to Capuchino in High School Baseball Showcase at Oracle Park

Kai Shah, Sports Editor
April 19, 2025

On Saturday, April 12, varsity baseball followed in the footsteps of the team many players grew up idolizing. As part of the 2025 High School Baseball Showcase, Burlingame faced off against Capuchino High...

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Kat Messner swims butterfly stroke.

Swim defeats Aragon and builds momentum towards end of season

Josie Wettan, Social Media Manager
April 19, 2025

On Friday, April 11, both the boys' and girls' swim teams comfortably defeated Aragon High School to continue their momentum towards the end of the season. The boys won 95-74, and similarly, the girls...

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Senior Ian Lai tees up for his swing against Aragon on Thursday, April 10.

Boy’s golf grabs league win ahead of post season run

Audrey Wei, Social Coordinator
April 19, 2025

With just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, boys’ golf snagged a crucial 208-231 victory against Aragon High School to improve the team’s record to 6-2-1 on Thursday, April 10. The home-course...

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Junior setter Garret Wang prepares to pass to senior middle blocker CJ Reed against Archbishop Riordan on Tuesday, April 8.

Boys’ volleyball rolls past Archbishop Riordan in four-set victory

Will Kriner, Copy Editor
April 12, 2025

On Tuesday, April 8, varsity boys’ volleyball (15-4 overall, 4-1 Peninsula Athletic League Bay), coming off of a three-match win streak, extended their string of victories in dominant fashion (25-17,...

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