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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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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 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, Managing Editor
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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Quarterback Luke Levitt scans the field for an open receiver. The junior passed for a touchdown and threw two interceptions against the Bearcats.

Football loses 96th Little Big Game, ends 13-year winning streak

Zachary Newman, Managing Editor
November 8, 2023

If you only saw the box score, it would be hard to believe that varsity football (3-7) lost the Little Big Game on Saturday, Nov. 4, ending its 13-year win streak against San Mateo High School (6-4). But...

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Senior running back Angelo Medina sprints onto the field for the second half against Wilcox.

Varsity football falls to Wilcox, keeps hopes high for a deep playoff run

Henry Gardner, Managing Editor
October 17, 2023

It’s been a tumultuous season for varsity football (3-4 overall, 1-2 Peninsula Athletic League Bay) thus far this year. After a slow start to the season with back-to-back  disappointing losses, the...

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Sam Felton turns upfield in the first half against Arroyo. The senior running back finished the game with 51 yards on 8 carries.

Football dominates first half to cruise past Arroyo

Zachary Newman, Managing Editor
September 12, 2023

When varsity football (1-2) was on the field for its non-league matchup against Arroyo High School (1-2), it was nearly impossible to tell that they had been routed by 37 points just a week earlier or...

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Senior running back Kevin Sandoval receives a handoff from senior quarterback Liam Friedman.

Burlingame’s CCS dreams over in the first round

Jake Rothstein, Managing Editor
November 14, 2022

On Friday, Nov. 11, varsity football (5-6 overall) lost to fifth-seed Hollister High School in the Division III CCS quarterfinals. The Panthers, who entered the game as the fourth seed, were unable to...

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Referees line up for the national anthem during Burlingame’s varsity football game against Menlo School on Thursday, Oct. 27.

National referee shortage plagues high school football

Jake Rothstein, Managing Editor
November 8, 2022

Playing under the Friday night lights is a quintessential part of the high school football experience. But since the pandemic, unprecedented referee shortages have threatened to disrupt the long-lasting...

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Senior running back Joey Nawrocki dashes to the end zone during the Little Big Game on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Burlingame preserves 13-year win streak in Little Big Game

Danny Conway, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022

After losing three straight games on its home field this season, varsity football brought the packed crowd to its feet on Saturday with a 49-21 victory in the 95th annual Little Big Game. Despite unusually...

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