On Jan. 19, the MVHS basketball teams faced off against Milpitas High School in a quad game, the girls varsity game. Last year, MHS won the matchup at MVHS, and so the Matadors  were eager to bounce back with a win. MVHS started off well against a much taller MHS team. Even though they were smaller in height, MVHS was able to pass around the ball and score easy points. MHS missed a lot of shots in the first half but were able to gain the lead in the second taking the game away from MVHS. The game ended with an MVHS loss 51-60.

Senior Jessie Pao looks to pass to teammate in the perimeter. MVHS used their passing skills to their advantage to find gaps in MHS defense.

Sophomore Ashley Liu looks for the open teammate, trying to preserve the lead. MVHS had the lead in the first half but ended up losing the game.

Liu picks up her dribble against an MHS defender. Liu used her ball skills to make up for the fact that they were smaller than MHS.

Liu drives to the basket against an MHS defender. Liu started the game and scored most of the points for MHVS.

Freshman Kelli Kosakura brings the ball up the court. Kosakura is one of three freshman on the varsity team.

Senior Joyce Chen goes up for a three point shot. Chen facilitated MVHS offense throughout the game.