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The Burlingame B

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, Copy Editor
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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Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the ‘Paw’

Natalie Gyde, Henry Gardner, and Kaylee Hwang
October 31, 2024

In their pursuit to reclaim the coveted 'Paw' and beat San Mateo High School in the Little Big Game, varsity football has raced out to a 6-2 record, clinched a CCS playoff berth, and potentially win a...

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The Panthers dominated on offense versus Aragon, scoring three rushing touchdowns.

Football rolls past Aragon on senior night to clinch CCS playoff berth

Kai Shah, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2024

Varsity football defeated Aragon High School 47-8 to clinch a spot in the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs and improve to 6-2 on the year and 3-1 in Peninsula Athletic League De Anza division play...

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Freshman Ilsa Carlson playing in a match against Menlo Atherton High School on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Making their way: freshmen tackle varsity volleyball

Olivia Newman, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2024

From volleyball clinics and five years of school volleyball to playing three years of club volleyball and competing in the national championships, Ilsa Carlson and Elaina Newman have the unique experience...

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Post-game, junior teammates gathered around the senior players each sharing special memories or words of encouragement towards the graduating players in an emotional tribute.

Girls’ water polo defeats Mills on senior night, concludes successful season

Sophia Doss, Copy Editor
October 30, 2024

Girls’ water polo (12-2 Peninsula Athletic League Ocean) beat Mills High School 11-6 on their senior night and final game of the season. The Panthers started strong, taking an early lead in the first...

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Senior captain Ella Duong goes for a kill during the girl’s varsity volleyball match against San Mateo Bearcats, on Tuesday, October 22.

Girls’ volleyball beats San Mateo on senior night in fight for league title

Audrey Wei, Senior Reporter
October 29, 2024

Girls’ varsity volleyball (19-6 overall, 12-1 Peninsula Athletic League Bay) celebrated their seniors in a decisive three-set win (25-11, 25-13, 25-13) against San Mateo High School on Tuesday, Oct....

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Sophomore Sharon Sims tees off on the seventh hole on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Dominant girls’ golf squad extends winning streak clinches league title with win over Capuchino

Will Kriner, Copy Editor
October 25, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, varsity girls’ golf continued their run of victories with a narrow 190-212 win over Capuchino High School, improving their record to a 9-1 as of Oct. 21. The match was a neck-and-neck...

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Sophomore Damien Gong locks in on the ball, preparing to take a shot against Carlmont.

Boys’ water polo defeats Carlmont in final league clash

Alex Bertelli, Senior Reporter
October 25, 2024

It was good, but it could have been better. That was the general sentiment of boys’ varsity water polo after their game against Carlmont High School on Oct. 17. They defeated the Scots 14-11, but...

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Junior Ryan Liu leads the pack during the last leg of the race.

Strong individual performances propel cross country at season’s second meet

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
October 19, 2024

While cross country was unable to pull out the team win for the girls or boys at their second Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) meet on Wednesday, Oct. 16, the individual successes were still evident for...

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Senior Lexi Podkaminer prepares to receive a serve on Oct. 10 at the match against Carlmont.

Girls’ tennis secures second place after pivotal week

Kaylee Hwang, Social Coordinator
October 15, 2024

The girls’ varsity tennis had a busy and decisive week, playing in three key matches that secured their second-place spot in the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Bay Division standings. “Overall,...

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Senior lineman JJ Vea leads the team back onto the field for the second half during Burlingame’s game against Mountain View on Friday, Oct. 4.

Football continues impressive start with blowout win over Mountain View

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
October 7, 2024

Despite lower expectations coming into the season, varsity football is putting together one of their best seasons in years, jumping out to a 4-1 start and rocketing up the Central Coast Section (CCS) standings. “I...

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Freshman Miya Steinbach — who was pulled up from the junior varsity team to play against Terra Nova — dashes for the endzone after intercepting the ball during the first quarter of a game on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd. Steinbach proceeded to score a pick six, increasing the Panthers’ lead to 28.

Flag football’s explosive offense fuels victory against Terra Nova

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
October 6, 2024

Varsity flag football triumphed over Terra Nova High School with a record-breaking 51-6 win — the team’s largest margin of victory yet — on Wednesday, Oct. 3. The win improved the Panthers record...

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