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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Girls soccer senior night: Senior Isabel Zou

Girls soccer senior night: Senior Isabel Zou

Akshara Majjiga February 24, 2016

rom her four years in the soccer program, senior Isabel Zou has learned a lot, soccer-related and not. This was her first year on varsity, and she has learned to live up to the challenging, more competitive...

Girls soccer senior night: Senior Sachi Bansal

Girls soccer senior night: Senior Sachi Bansal

Akshara Majjiga February 24, 2016

enior Sachi Bansal hadn’t played soccer for years before she joined in ninth grade. When she was younger, she had been a competitive swimmer, but after hurting her shoulder her freshman year, she...

Girls soccer senior night: Senior Alissa Paterson

Girls soccer senior night: Senior Alissa Paterson

Akshara Majjiga February 24, 2016

hen senior Alissa Paterson and four of her teammates were carpooling to Mountain View High School for a soccer game, they could see eight of their other teammates in the car in front of them. Suddenly,...

Girls soccer senior night: Senior Monica Polgar

Girls soccer senior night: Senior Monica Polgar

Akshara Majjiga February 24, 2016

uring senior Monica Polgar’s freshman year, her first year on the varsity soccer team, there were eleven seniors. Within one year, they all left. Once they graduated, Polgar was one of the team’s...

Runs in the Family

Runs in the Family

Akshara Majjiga February 4, 2016
Growing up with athletics has brought the Bishop family together
Girls soccer: Rematch against Fremont HS results in 6-0 loss

Girls soccer: Rematch against Fremont HS results in 6-0 loss

Akshara Majjiga February 3, 2016
Lack of communication leads to MVHS’ fourth loss at home
Girls soccer: Matadors frustrated after loss to rival Cupertino HS

Girls soccer: Matadors frustrated after loss to rival Cupertino HS

Akshara Majjiga January 25, 2016
The team ended with a 4-2 loss after multiple errors due to miscommunication
Girls soccer: Team suffers 3-1 loss to Leigh HS

Girls soccer: Team suffers 3-1 loss to Leigh HS

Akshara Majjiga December 18, 2015
Despite undeniable resilience, Matadors come up a few points short in second home game of the season against Leigh HS
Sporting lessons

Sporting lessons

Akshara Majjiga December 12, 2015
Teachers relax and develop camaraderie playing recreational sports
During a scrimmage on Nov. 24, the team huddles up to discuss a potential game tactic. Coach DJ Driscoll had the girls work together on better formations so they would be ready for any situation during a game. Photo by Akshara Majjiga

Girls soccer: Veteran team looks forward to successful season with a new mindset and improved strategies

Akshara Majjiga December 1, 2015
With a more experienced group and newfound confidence, Matadors hopes for more wins in the upcoming season.
Photo By Akshara Majjiga

Life Skills: Learning to Cook

Akshara Majjiga November 20, 2015
Students share their stories and struggles with cooking
REX Productions set to compete in first contest of the year

REX Productions set to compete in first contest of the year

Akshara Majjiga November 20, 2015
In anticipation of the MOFILM Competition, REX members and officers talk about plans for the school year
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