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El Estoque
Graphic by Kathryn Foo

Going to the gym

Samika Bhatkar, Kathryn Foo, and Sophia Ma • April 13, 2023
Observing MVHS students experiences with the gym
Athletes participating in performing arts often feel pressured to be slimmer.

Trapped in the tape measure

Anika Bhandarkar • April 12, 2023
Examining how beauty standards in performing arts impact MVHS athletes
Junior Siena Banks pitches the ball during the fifth and final inning.

Softball beats Lynbrook High School 24-3 in a blowout

Kalyani Puthenpurayil • March 24, 2023
The Matadors maintain a strong lead for the entirety of the game to secure a win
Trade talks

Trade talks

Samika Bhatkar and Mihir Vishwarupe • March 20, 2023
Exploring the recent trades in the NBA and issues in basketball free agency
Junior Rahul Pothineni passes the ball to a teammate.

Boys Volleyball loses to The Harker School in its first home game of the season

Lauren Chuu and Kalyani Puthenpurayil • March 19, 2023
The Matadors tried to hold out to a fifth set but lost after ending the fourth set 25-23
Sophomore and Varsity 3 Boys Singles player Jayden Lim prepares to reach for the birdie. Lim won his set earning MVHS one point. Photo by Manas Kottakota

Badminton defeats Cupertino High School 17-13 in a close game

Manas Kottakota and Sameer Maheshwari • March 11, 2023
Varsity Badminton opens up its season with a close victory

EE Tries Sports: Football

Nameek Chowdhury, Yash Thapliyal, and Michelle Zheng • March 9, 2023
El Estoque competes against the MVHS Varsity Football team in Flag Football
Basketball referee Scott Calvin calls a time out.

Setting the guideline

Mikaylah Du and Riya Murthy • February 28, 2023
Exploring student athletes experiences with referees
Senior Itai Lavi attempts to score a three-pointer in the final seconds of the fourth quarter.

Boys Basketball beats Overfelt High School 76-51 in first round of CCS playoffs

Michelle Zheng • February 20, 2023
MVHS advances to second round of playoffs against Gunn High School
The Matadors pose with LGHS in their National Women and Girls in Sports Day shirts before the game starts.

Girls Basketball hosts National Girls and Women in Sports night game against Los Gatos High School

Avni Gandhi, Anna Jerolimov, and Aashi Venkat • February 17, 2023
Matadors fall with a score of 58-29
Different athletes and coaches have different philosophies surrounding swearing, but when it becomes disrespectful or unnecessary, athletes tend to face consequences.

Crossing the line

Kalyani Puthenpurayil and Mira Wagner • February 17, 2023
Exploring the effects of swearing in sports
Senior Varshini Peddinti drives past an opponent in the Varsity Girls Basketball game against Palo Alto High School on Thursday, Jan. 12, which the team lost 54-45. The Matadors currently have a season record of 15-6.

Winter Sports Recap

Anna Jerolimov • February 16, 2023
Examining the 2022-23 winter sports season results
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