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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The racket a player uses can make a large difference in game.

Equipment cost has varying importance among athletes

MVHS players discuss the role equipment plays in the sports they play
Ethan Yang
December 4, 2024
Sophomore Kylee Mark sets the ball during a game against Sequoia High School on October 20, 2023. Photo | Manas Kottakota

MVHS sophomore Kylee Mark reaches 1,000 career assists

Mark accomplished the milestone on Nov. 9 during Varsity Girls Volleyball CCS Championships
Dylan Nguyen and Alan Tai
December 4, 2024
Junior and power forward Sean Foo holds the ball close to prevent a Harker player from stealing the ball.

Varsity Boys Basketball snatches victory from The Harker School in a 45-38 win

The Matadors win with an adequate margin gap despite an impressive start
Raj Thapliyal and Owen Liu
December 4, 2024
Athletes express gratitude in various ways, with senior night being a standout tradition.  Photo Illustration | Grace Lin

MVHS athletes share gratitude through sports

Students and coaches reflect on their experiences with giving thanks in sports
Grace Lin and Alan Tai
November 30, 2024
Freshman Michelle Wang shakes hands with a CIF commissioner after individually qualifying for CIF State Championships. Photo by Kenneth Gan | Used with permission

Michelle Wang competes in the CIF Girls Golf state final

Freshman Michelle Wang ties for 17th place
Leah Desai
November 26, 2024
MVHS Girls Golf team place 5th at CCS tournament

MVHS Girls Golf team place 5th at CCS tournament

Girls golf players and coach speak on their journey in tournaments and onward
Jami Lim and Subin Ko
November 26, 2024
Sophomore Saanj Rao poses with her fellow dancers at the end of a performance. 
Photo courtesy of Saanj Rao | Used with permission

Time Out! Ep. 28: Saanj Rao

Sophomore Saanj Rao talks about her relationship with dance
Sana Karkhanis and Eric Zhou
November 24, 2024
Senior Clara Fan poses with her family during her signing

MVHS athletes celebrate Division 1 National Signing Day

MVHS Student Athletic Senate holds a ceremony honoring commitments to Division 1 sports at universities
Arushi Singh
November 17, 2024
Senior and middle hitter Samantha Tong works with freshman and outside hitter Tracy He to block the ball from an opposing player.

Varsity Girls Volleyball defeats Lowell High School in the second game of NorCal playoffs

The Matadors maintain momentum after a strong start to claim all three sets
Ethan Yang
November 16, 2024
Time Out! Ep. 27: Kiana Mark

Time Out! Ep. 27: Kiana Mark

Spiking Success: Kiana Mark’s experience with volleyball
Eshika Tiwari and Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
November 3, 2024
Seniors on the tennis team pose with their Senior Night posters

Girls Tennis secures a 6-1 win against Los Gatos

The Matadors secure an early win during its Senior Night
Arushi Singh and Ananda Singh
November 2, 2024
Senior Lilia Murase (left) maneuvers the ball past a defender in a game against Santa Clara High School, losing 9-1 on Monday, Sept. 16. Photo by Kaia Yuan

Fall sports recap

MVHS fall athletes bring their seasons to a close
Kathryn Foo and Angela Poon
November 2, 2024
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