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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 Tarun Sarang breaks a tackle and runs the ball across the forty-yard line towards the endzone.  Despite numerous plays for big yardage, MVHS still could not score, even when at the doorstep of the endzone.  Photo by Lance Tong.

Football: MVHS falls 32-6 against Mills HS

Lance Tong, Sophia Chen, and Kamyar Moradi September 7, 2019
A promising start to the Matador’s first home game ends in an overwhelming defeat
Senior Jessica Ji with her pet chicken Evil

Feathered friends

Jahan Razavi and Chelsea Wong April 10, 2019

Struggle “I got you chickens” was all it took for senior Jessica Ji to spring up in bed early in the morning. Her father’s attempt to wake her had become a running joke between the two of them,...

Boys baseball: MVHS falls to Saratoga HS in a 6-0 loss

Boys baseball: MVHS falls to Saratoga HS in a 6-0 loss

Chetana Ramaiyer March 12, 2018
MVHS lose their first home game against SHS
Boys soccer: Team suffers 2-3 loss against Saratoga HS

Boys soccer: Team suffers 2-3 loss against Saratoga HS

Karen Ma February 17, 2018
Despite game being one of the team’s best starts of the season, Matadors fall short in second half
Football: Matadors suffer 49-6 defeat in final game of the season

Football: Matadors suffer 49-6 defeat in final game of the season

Roshan Fernandez November 19, 2017
Team blown out by Fremont HS in rescheduled homecoming game
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
Girls volleyball: Team loses all sets against Los Altos HS

Girls volleyball: Team loses all sets against Los Altos HS

Roshan Fernandez September 26, 2017
Team outplayed by LAHS in 3-0 loss
Girls basketball: Team beat by Milpitas HS on senior night

Girls basketball: Team beat by Milpitas HS on senior night

Amanda Chan February 24, 2017
Matadors face foul trouble in 45-58 loss
Senior Alex Soong shoots a free throw in MVHS’s Jan. 15 game against Wilcox High School. Soong’s contribution of 11 points and 8 rebounds was not enough as the Matadors lost 57-45. Photo by Robert Sulgit.

Boys Basketball: MVHS loses to Wilcox, as star player watches from the bench

Nathan Desai January 19, 2013
Matadors suffer a tough loss with their leading scorer absent due to illness.
Junior Ramana Keerthi blocks a shot during Monta Vista’s game against Santa Clara on Jan. 8. Despite a strong defensive effort, the Matadors lost 45-35 against the Bruins. Photo by Robert Sulgit.

Boys Basketball: Tough defense not enough as Matadors lose to Santa Clara

Nathan Desai January 9, 2013
Nineteen turnovers hinder MVHS contention to win the game.
Boys soccer: Senior night ends in loss to Santa Clara 1-2

Boys soccer: Senior night ends in loss to Santa Clara 1-2

Rachel Lu February 14, 2012
Mental mistakes on Feb. 10 keep Matadors from a CCS playoff berth
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