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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

Senior and right fielder Manvika Gopalasetty  (First row second from the left) poses with the AYSO Region 35 girls soccer team at Stevens Creek Park. Photo courtesy of Manvika Gopalasetty | Used with permission

MVHS seniors reflect on their high school sports careers

Class of 2025 athletes look back on the moments that shaped their sports journeys
Eshika Tiwari and Arushi Singh
May 30, 2025
EE-SPN Ep. 11: NBA Conference Finals predictions 2024-2025

EE-SPN Ep. 11: NBA Conference Finals predictions 2024-2025

As the second round of playoffs finishes up, four teams ramp up for a chance at the championship
Samika Bhatkar and Jason Chu
May 26, 2025

MVHS hosts signing day to celebrate committed athletes

MVHS athletes continue to play their sports at the collegiate level
Aletheia Ju and Leah Desai
May 24, 2025
MV Baseball falls to Fremont High School 8-3 on its last game of the season

MV Baseball falls to Fremont High School 8-3 on its last game of the season

With the season wrapping up, Coach Voigt and seniors reflect on their journey within baseball
Senior and starting outside hitter Praneel Shah spikes the ball over the net. Photo | Katrina Lin

Boys Volleyball defeats Soquel High School in a 3-1 match

The Matadors win the second round of CCS and head to the finals
Katrina Lin and Alyssa Yang
May 23, 2025
The MVHS Varsity Track and Field team poses for a group photo. Photo courtesy of Lauren Moore | Used with permission

Varsity Track and Field finishes with an undefeated season in league meets

The tightly-knit team broke multiple school records
Leah Desai and Ananda Singh
May 21, 2025
Pranavi Annaluru poses in a final stance on stage at her Rangapravesam. Photo courtesy of Pranavi Annaluru | Used with permission

Time out! Ep. 35: Pranavi Annaluru

Pranavi Annaluru talks about her experiences in Kuchipudi
Arushi Singh and Arshiya Sen
May 19, 2025
Seniors signed to DIII colleges participating in their respective sports: golf, tennis, soccer, and track and field. 
| Photos courtesy of Thaddius Eguorera, Arushi Singh, and Malcolm Slaney | Used with permission

MVHS athletes committed to play DIII sports

MVHS athletes plan to continue playing their sports at the DIII level
Leah Desai and Aletheia Ju
May 19, 2025
Junior Lelani Laruelle clears the bar in the high jump during the ninth annual RustBuster Invitational on Saturday, March 1, helping MVHS place eighth in the tournament. Photo | Dylan Nguyen

Spring sports recap

MVHS athletes bring the spring season to a finish
Junior and middle blocker Pratham Kannan jumps up to hit the ball over the net. Photo | Ethan Yang

Junior Pratham Kannan verbally commits to UCSD for D1 Volleyball

Kannan discuss his four year volleyball journey
Ananda Singh and Jason Chu
May 16, 2025
Construction workers make progress on the demolition phase of lower field renovations, removing existing turf infrastructure. Photo | Ethan Yang

MVHS renovates turf fields to meet athletic demands and improve performance

Construction on the MVHS fields brings new improvements in safety but negatively impact sports teams currently in season
Ethan Yang and Erin Liu
May 15, 2025
Palekar poses in her dance atire following a performance. | Photo courtesy of Saailey Palekar | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 34: Saailey Palekar

Palekar shares her journey in Kathak, an Indian classical dance form
Vaishnavi Katukam
May 15, 2025
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