winter
Fall sports previews Miles Ozorio 2020 was an odd year for sports. Seasons were cut short, and some were abandoned altogether. That was the case for many of Carlmont’s winter and spring sports. However, in true athletic fashion, the world of sports prevailed. For the 2021 school year, Carlmont’s athletes are back in action. Here is a comprehensive season preview of some of your favorite Carlmont teams playing this winter.
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Football Carlmont’s varsity football team looks to bounce back after a disappointing end to their 2019 campaign. After losing their final five games, the Scots finished at the bottom of the Peninsula Athletic League’s Ocean Division. Their league record of 0-5 was partially due to a talent-filled division, with three out of the league’s six teams qualifying for Central Coast Section playoffs. “Last season, we moved up to a tougher league. We lost a lot of close games but could have easily won two or three,” William Hesselgren, a senior and defensive end on the team said. “Injuries and late-game mistakes got us.” For the 2020 season, the Scots are aiming for a fresh start. After four years with head coach Jake Messina, the team turns to new head coach Eric Rado for leadership. The Scots have a new quarterback, too. Justin Lavulo, a senior, intends to take the majority of snaps behind center with the absence of last year’s quarterback, Timothy Netane, a junior, who no longer plays football. “Justin’s been working out hard all offseason, setting a good example for the team,” Hesselgren said. “He should be a
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good leader for this season.” With a large number of returning varsity players like Lavulo, the expectations for Carlmont are high. The Scots have taken their extended offseason to refocus, learning a new offensive scheme and adjusting to a new head coach and defensive coordinator. Since September, the players and coaches have put in work with on-campus team workouts and practices. After 2019’s last-place finish, the Scots are in a new league. The PAL’s Lake
Division pits Carlmont against some less-skilled teams than last year, and the Scots hope their new league will result in an excellent record and a CCS berth.
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