The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Seniors Kaushik Mahorker and Ameya Pandit reflect on their passion for basketball

Seniors Kaushik Mahorker and Ameya Pandit reflect on their passion for basketball

Aditya Pimplaskar December 11, 2015
Basketball club officers discuss how basketball has influenced their lives
Ryan Lee pulls up for a mid-range jumper against Burlingame HS on Dec. 3. The Matadors inability to hit shots all game led to their defeat. Photo by Pranav Iyer

Liveblog: MVHS takes on Mount Diablo HS in preseason matchup

Aditya Pimplaskar December 11, 2015
The Matadors take on Mt. Diablo HS at a Lynbrook HS tournament
Liveblog: Boys basketball takes on Burlingame HS

Liveblog: Boys basketball takes on Burlingame HS

Aditya Pimplaskar December 3, 2015
In their first home game, the Matadors face the Burlingame Panthers in a preseason game
Ultimate Frisbee: How to perform four basic techniques

Ultimate Frisbee: How to perform four basic techniques

Aditya Pimplaskar November 19, 2015
MVUF officer sophomore Ryan Loke gives insight on the sport’s maneuvers
Freshman Leslie Ligier competes in a varsity tennis match. Ligier, one of three MVHS freshmen on the varsity team, is a nationally ranked tennis player.

Freshman Leslie Ligier’s arduous journey to varsity tennis

Aditya Pimplaskar October 23, 2015
Freshman Leslie Ligier reflects on the growth in her tennis career
What to expect from the 2015-2016 NBA season

What to expect from the 2015-2016 NBA season

Aditya Pimplaskar October 6, 2015
Basketball club vice president Ameya Pandit discusses his predictions for the NBA season
Sophomore Kaleb Chung looks on as his twin brother Josh competes in the junior varsity football game against Jefferson HS on September 18. The Chung brothers get primed for game days by listening to music.

Workout playlist: Twin football and baseball players develop a similar taste in workout music

Aditya Pimplaskar September 21, 2015
Sophomores Josh and Kaleb Chung explain the role of pump up music in their workouts
Live Blog: Boys volleyball vs. Washington HS in first round of NorCals

Live Blog: Boys volleyball vs. Washington HS in first round of NorCals

Aditya Pimplaskar May 26, 2015
Keep up with the first round of the NorCal volleyball tournament with live play-by-play coverage
Photo gallery: Monta Vista Dance Team performs for the final time this year

Photo gallery: Monta Vista Dance Team performs for the final time this year

Aditya Pimplaskar May 16, 2015
Spring showcase encompasses all forms of performance, ranging from various dance forms to musical performances
Live blog: Boys volleyball vs. Willow Glen High School

Live blog: Boys volleyball vs. Willow Glen High School

Aditya Pimplaskar May 14, 2015
The Matadors take on Willow Glen HS in a CCS quarterfinal match
Just as senior Bill Zhou suggests, a photo that captures the subject in their natural environment creates impact. As President of the Photo Club, Zhou’s environment would entail cameras and photography. Photo by Justin Kim.

Photo Club: Three tips for taking better photos

Aditya Pimplaskar April 6, 2015
Photo Club President senior Bill Zhou gives advice on how to make a good photo great.

MVHS students offer perspectives on the Cricket World Cup

Aditya Pimplaskar March 30, 2015
While some have no idea about the sport, others are strong followers of the game
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