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The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

Junior Aria Sherwood lines up to take the penalty shot against the Sequoia goalie and scores.

Girls’ water polo sees progress in narrow loss to Sequoia

Sophia Doss, Copy Editor
October 1, 2024

Girls’ varsity water polo (5-1 Peninsula Athletic League Ocean) lost their first league game of the season against undefeated Sequoia High School on Monday, Sept. 30, dropping the contest 12-10. The...

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Senior Jillian Kiniris returns the ball during girls’ volleyball’s tight victory against Menlo Atherton on Tuesday, Sept. 24th.

Girls’ volleyball beats Menlo-Atherton to take outright control of PAL Bay

Audrey Wei, Senior Reporter
September 28, 2024

Energy and perseverance have been the season-long themes for girls' varsity volleyball. The Panthers proved it with a fiery five-set win against Menlo Atherton High School in a matchup between the two...

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Senior Gigi Sullivan tees off on the eighth hole at Mariners’ Point Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Girls’ golf falls to Sequoia in narrow defeat

Will Kriner, Copy Editor
September 22, 2024

It’s been a busy start to the season for varsity girls’ golf. The Panthers competed in their fourth match of the week against Sequoia High School on Thursday, Sept. 19. The team lost in a narrow 204-186...

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Sophomore Shea Mulready prepares to serve a ball during the season opener on Tuesday, Sept. 10 against Menlo-Atherton High School.

Burlingame defeats Menlo-Atherton in thrilling season opener

Kaylee Hwang, Social Coordinator
September 13, 2024

“One of the best season openers I can recall.” That’s what head coach Doug Stone said after girls’ varsity tennis delivered an exhilarating season opener on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The team captured...

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Junior Adrian Gong prepares for a shot against Aragon.

Boys’ water polo defeats Aragon for second league victory

Alex Bertelli, Senior Reporter
September 13, 2024

Varsity boy’s water polo (2-0 Peninsula Athletic League Bay) played its second conference match on Wednesday, Sept. 11, beating Aragon High School 11-5. Burlingame immediately took control of the contest...

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Junior Mia Robelo ends the half-time routine with a smile as the cheer squad practices in preparation for the upcoming away game.

New year, new coach: cheer squad returns more spirited than ever

Iny Li, Business Manager
September 3, 2024

New varsity cheer coach Kayla Clark is determined to start the year strong by strategically assessing the team’s skill set through rigorous stunt drills, choreographs, and consistent practice of their...

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Senior Clayton Lau hits an iron shot out of the rough on the 4th hole at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch on May 14.

Boys’ golf makes history at CCS

Arda Inegol, Business Manager
May 21, 2024

It was evident early on that this was a special boys’ golf team. From the get-go, the players demonstrated their ability to play exceptionally on difficult courses, and in April, they won the Peninsula...

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Sophomore Fabian Falconett (left) and junior C. J. Reed (right) block an attack from Soquel High School during their first match in the Central Coast Section (CCS) tournament.

Boys’ volleyball closes out successful season in second-ever CCS appearance

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
May 13, 2024

On Tuesday May 7, the boys’ volleyball closed out the season with a loss against Monte Vista High School in the quarterfinals of the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs, with the Matadors going on to...

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Junior Henry Bradley brings the ball down the field during the boys’ lacrosse game against Carlmont on Thursday, May 2.

Boys’ lacrosse suffers heartbreaking defeat to Carlmont on senior night

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor
May 9, 2024

Despite valiant efforts, boys’ lacrosse (3-7 Peninsula Bay League) lost 16-9 to Carlmont High School on their senior night, marking the end of the Panthers’ season. The Scots started strong,...

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(Left to right:) Senior Clara Zhong, junior Ashley Zeng, head coach Sal Banquiles, sophomore Brandon Mark, freshman Brandon Lin and senior Captain Jayden Ma pose for a photo after qualifying for CCS and placing in the top four at PALs.

Badminton achieves season goal, qualifying for CCS

Audrey Wei, Senior Reporter
May 8, 2024

At the beginning of the season, co-ed badminton coach Sal Banquiles made his goal clear: “To make it to the top four and go to [Central Coast Section Championships] (CCS).” With two doubles teams...

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Senior Lily Grenier hit two hits in their match against Sequoia on Apr. 30.

Softball brings home victory on senior night

Brendan Gilmore, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2024

Girls’ varsity softball (10-9 overall, 5-6 Peninsula Athletic League Bay) beat Sequoia High School in a 10-0 victory on Tuesday, April 30, channeling the energy and excitement of senior night into a...

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