Sprains, strains and pains

Athletes reflect on their experiences with various injuries

Photo illustration by Jayanti Jha and Lance Tong

Ritu Atreyas, Gavin Hung, Jayanti Jha, Andie Liu, Neysa Singh, and Lance Tong
February 6, 2021

Whether an athlete recently switched to a new sport or has played the sport their entire life, being an athlete becomes an integral part of their identity. From ACL tears to shin splints, these injuries can be devastating — taking away their passion and replacing it with the crucial yet often mundane recovery process. MVHS student-athletes and teachers reflect on their injuries and share how they dealt with these “sprains, strains, and pains.” Read El Estoque’s package here.

About the Writers

Ritu Atreyas, Staff Writer

Ritu is currently a senior at Monta Vista and a staff writer for El Estoque. She hopes to visit Iceland in the near future.

Gavin Hung, Website Editor

Gavin is currently a senior and a second year staff writer for El Estoque. In his free time, he enjoys watching short films and documentaries, spending time with his family and walking his dog, Milo, who is always looking for a treat.

Jayanti Jha, Co-editor-in-chief

Jayanti is currently a senior and a co-editor-in-chief for El Estoque. She plays field hockey on the MVHS Varsity team as a forward. In her free time, she loves to rewatch "Dance Moms," try new foods and play the only song she knows by heart on the guitar: the theme song for "The Office."

Andie Liu, Managing Editor

Andie is currently a senior and a managing editor for El Estoque. She runs on the track team and plays the erhu, a traditional Chinese instrument. To relax, she listens to violin and cello concertos while reading, drawing and attempting to meditate.

Neysa Singh, Staff Writer

Neysa is currently a senior at Monta Vista and a staff writer for El Estoque. She is on the MVHS dance team, and in her free time enjoys walking her dog, hanging out with her friends, and listening to music.

Lance Tong, Managing Editor

Lance Tong is currently a senior and managing editor for El Estoque. He is a member of the MVHS Volleyball team. Lance enjoys watching the Giants and studying for APUSH in his spare time.