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The Burlingame B

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The Burlingame B

Sophomore Haleh Ansari attempts to score a layup basket in the first round of CCS playoffs against Jefferson High School on Feb. 17.

Despite quarterfinal loss to Mills, girls’ basketball reflects positively on progress

Jeannine Chiang, Web Editor
February 25, 2024

Girls’ basketball has come a long way. Despite a disappointing campaign last year and an inexperienced roster coming into this season, the team's young talent has stood its ground and brought the program...

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Sophomore Dylan Rossen passes to his teammate during Burlingame’s 2-1 victory over Leigh.

Boys’ soccer tops Leigh 2-1, advances to CCS semifinals

Henry Gardner, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2024

Nothing — not even the pouring rain, or their opponent’s 11-game win streak — could get in the way of boys’ soccer (11-3-4) during their Saturday, Feb. 17 quarterfinal against Leigh High School,...

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Ryan Dougherty looks to pass to a teammate from the corner. The senior forward helped keep the Panthers’ season alive, dropping in 10 points against Prospect.

Boys’ basketball blows out Prospect in CCS playoffs

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024

Boys’ varsity basketball (10-14) has a Central Coast Section (CCS) reputation to uphold. For the past three years, they’ve made consecutive trips to the Division III championship game, and this year’s...

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Freshman Danielle Song dances competitively at West Coast Dance Conservatory and has competed in national competitions.

Behind the smile: The unseen trials of competitive dance

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor
February 12, 2024

When people think of dance, they often picture a twirling ballerina spinning on a stage in a glittery dress with a smile on her face. What they don’t see is the hours of exertion and strength it takes...

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Co-captain and junior Lauren Aguilar stands in neutral position opposite her Hillsdale opponent before the period begins.

Wrestling overwhelms Hillsdale ahead of championships

Sophia Puzon, Senior Reporter
January 31, 2024

Varsity wrestling claimed two victories in their final two meets of the season this week, beating Hillsdale High School on Thursday, Jan. 25, and triumphing over 39-38 in their final dual meet on Monday,...

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Sophomore Addie Uhrich dribbles the ball on offense, looking for a passing opportunity to a teammate.

Girls’ basketball falls to San Mateo in battle for league’s top spot

Jeannine Chiang, Web Editor
January 31, 2024

There is nothing more motivating than seeing an old, familiar face, coach your rival school. And when girls’ varsity basketball looked across the court on Friday, Jan. 26, they saw their former head...

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The Blitz: NFL Playoffs

The Blitz: NFL Playoffs

Zachary Newman and Henry Gardner
January 24, 2024

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Alain Kazarian defends an inbound pass in the second half against Hillsdale. The senior guard finished with 31 points and three steals.

Boys’ basketball embraces road atmosphere with dramatic victory over Hillsdale

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
January 24, 2024

It looked like it was going to be a disappointing homecoming for head coach David Lopez midway through boys’ varsity basketball’s matchup against Hillsdale High School, with the team trailing by 14...

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In the first minutes of the game, sophomore midfielder Gaelle Foy heads the ball.

Girls’ soccer draws with Sequoia in riveting last minutes of play

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
January 20, 2024

A look at the Peninsula Athletic League standings before the girls’ soccer’s matchup with Sequoia High School on Tuesday, Jan. 16 was enough to know that it was going to be a good game. The Panthers...

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Burlingame defenders senior Hank Lane and Charlie Lane fight off a Carlmont attacker during their league match against Carlmont on Jan. 12.

Boys’ soccer falls 2-0 to Carlmont in crucial league clash

Henry Gardner, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2024

After an impressive start to the season, boys’ varsity soccer (7-3 overall, 1-1 league) lost 2-0 to Carlmont High School on Friday, Jan. 12. The loss was an unfortunate blow to the Panthers’ Peninsula...

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Head coach David Lopez watches his team play defense during the Panthers matchup against Capuchino.

New coaches bring energy, experience to winter sports

Boys’ basketball: David Lopez Zachary Newman It may be his first year as a varsity head coach, but David Lopez has his squad ready for this season. The boys’ basketball program, led for...

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Senior Alain Kazarian drives to the basket through contact against Capuchino. The senior guard is the leading scorer for the Panthers this season, averaging nearly 15 points a game.

Boys’ basketball hits their stride, wins two games in two nights

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
December 18, 2023

Boys’ varsity basketball faced off against Capuchino High School on Wednesday, Dec. 13, narrowly defeating the Mustangs 50-45 in a back-and-forth affair. It was a close game throughout, as neither team...

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