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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

Senior and wing Leo Matsumoto is defended by two WHS players as he attempts to score in the cage.

Boys Water Polo defeats Wilcox High School 13-11

Daphne Huang September 23, 2023

Varsity Boys Water Polo beat Wilcox High School 13-11 on Thursday, Sept. 21. With neither team leading by more than one point at a time, MVHS and WHS were neck and neck during the first half, each finishing...

Junior Kevin Wu attempts to block HHS’s pass.

Boys Water Polo falls 11-4 to Homestead High School

Lily Jiang and Dylan Nguyen September 22, 2023
MVHS takes its second loss, bringing its overall record to 3-2
No pain, no gain

No pain, no gain

Arjun Dhruv and Sameer Maheshwari October 5, 2022
Analyzing how MVHS teams overcome failure
Senior and attacker Royce Wang aims to take a shot at the FHS goal.

Boys Water Polo loses 16-8 against Fremont High School

Sameer Maheshwari and Darpan Singh September 25, 2022
The Matadors take a second loss bringing their overall record to 4-2
Wing player Owen Pow defends against a CHS player poised to take a shot.

Boys Water Polo wins 15-11 against Cupertino High School

Sonia Verma, Michelle Zheng, and Lily Jiang September 19, 2022

Varsity Boys Water Polo won 15-11 against Cupertino High School on Thursday, Sept. 15. MVHS took a 5-1 lead at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter ended with a score of 9-2. Although...

The MVHS boys water polo team discusses strategy at half time.

MVHS falls to Lynbrook High School in its season premiere

Lance Tong and Anna Jerolimov September 10, 2021
The Boys Water Polo team lose 13-12 in a thrilling sudden death third overtime
Despite solid shots, the MVHS team could not keep up with Harker HS as the game went on. Photo by Jayanti Jha

Boys Water Polo falls to Harker HS 11-22

Anna Jerolimov, Jayanti Jha, and Elena Khan May 18, 2021
The team loses its energy in the second half after a promising first half
Each student-athlete had their own lane line during practice to maintain social distancing.

Water Polo holds its first preseason practice

Jayanti Jha and Elena Khan October 19, 2020
Boys and Girls Water Polo teams share their impressions of their first conditioning with COVID-19 restrictions
Boys water polo: Matadors narrowly lose senior night to Palo Alto HS

Boys water polo: Matadors narrowly lose senior night to Palo Alto HS

Roshan Fernandez October 24, 2017
Team defeated 15-12 in final league game of the season
Boys water polo: Team loses to Los Gatos HS 6-10

Boys water polo: Team loses to Los Gatos HS 6-10

Roshan Fernandez October 11, 2017
Team makes a valiant effort after losing to LGHS earlier in the season but ultimately falls short
Love (left) has a brief discussion with Jarvis (right) during a water polo practice after school. Communication between the two new coaches is necessary to keep the program running smoothly.

Water Polo: A fresh start

ZaZu Lippert August 12, 2017
MVHS water polo program prepares for new season with new coaches
Boys water polo: 14- goal sensation

Boys water polo: 14- goal sensation

Roshan Fernandez October 27, 2016
Spencer Springsteel shares his passion for water polo by reflecting on past season
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