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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Shravya Guda (right) poses with co-coach Hemani Kukreja.

New season new coach

Exploring how recently appointed coaches transitioned into their new role
Stephanie Zhang
December 9, 2023
Junior and long snapper Zachary Mommer snaps the ball to the punter behind him. Photo courtesy of John Ling | Used with permission

Snap judgement

Uncovering the role of the long snapper as an overlooked position in football
Lauren Chuu and Arjun Dhruv
December 9, 2023
Ethan Lien sets up for his swing. Photo courtesy of Ethan Lien | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 12: Ethan Lien

Driving into Ethan Lien’s journey playing golf
Dahlia Schilling
December 8, 2023
Justin Ma lunges towards the net, looking to catch the shuttlecock early. Photo courtesy of Justin Ma | Used with permission

King of the court

Smashing through Justin Ma's journey in pursuing a professional badminton career
Daphne Huang and Lauren Chuu
December 7, 2023
Sophomore Chloe Chens position is a setter, which sets the ball up for various hitters.

Beyond the hit

Examining the contribution of overlooked positions in volleyball
Isabelle Kok and Dylan Nguyen
December 7, 2023
Senior Sanika Kothari (center) supports junior Jooha Kim (top center) by her ankle at a football game against Washington High School on Sept. 9.

Base value

Examining the importance of the bases in cheerleading.
Lily Jiang and Asha Wojciechowski
December 6, 2023
Hershey Janga strikes a fierce expression while dancing for MVDTs 2023 spring show. Photo courtesy of Hershey Janga | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 11: Hershey Janga

Following Hershey Janga’s hip-hop journey through friends and clubs
Ellie Wang, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Junior Edison Costa making a 16-foot jump in Santa Cruz. Photo courtesy of Edison Costa. Used with permission.

Taking back the trails

Exploring how people who have been injured by mountain biking return to the sport
Sania Nadkarni and Ethan Eisler
December 6, 2023
Junior and forward Parth Upadhyay defends an opponent

Home court advantage

Exploring the perspectives of athletes playing on their home turf
Manas Kottakota
December 5, 2023
Behind the bows

Behind the bows

A behind-the-scenes look at the Monta Vista cheer team
Leah Desai and Eshika Tiwari
December 4, 2023

Reversing the roles

Exploring the new reverse football game at Monta Vista
Pranati Kotamraju and Arushi Singh
December 3, 2023

Practice makes permanent

The MV Dance Team prepares for shows and competition season
Abha Dash and Ananda Singh
December 3, 2023
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