The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Two students play soccer at the Junior Stars Academy. Photo courtesy of Charlie Jiang | Used with permission

Game changing volunteers

MVHS students and athletes help support the local sports community through volunteering and coaching
Chloe Chen (left) posing for a picture with Victoria Woo (right) during media day.

Coping with Injuries

Student athletes share their experience recovering from injuries
Liz Liu
March 4, 2024
Athletic Director Nick Bonacorsi’s classroom is decorated with trophies, photos, and jerseys.

Directing with open arms

Bonacorsi plays a large role in many aspects of MVHS athletics
Ethan Kellogg, Kaia Yuan, and Ethan Yang
March 4, 2024
Senior and Varsity 1 Girls Doubles player Sruthi Venkatesan returns the birdie with a backhand. Venkatesan and her partner, senior Arshia Rikhi, won both sets 21-10 and 21-13.

Badminton defeats Fremont High School 29-1 in its first game

Matadors dominate their competition to start off the season
Dylan Nguyen, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
The Girl’s Basketball Team pose for a team photo after winning the CCS finals against Christopher High School. Photo courtesy of Clara Fan

Girls Basketball wins the CCS Championship for the first time in over 30 years

The team reflects on their journey to the finals game
Aidan Ruan and Brandon Xu
March 3, 2024
Junior Allison Chang practices her solo for MVHS Winter Show.

Time Out! Ep. 17: Allison Chang

Allison Chang shares how her dance journey evolved through school and class
Lindsey Tang and Riya Murthy
March 3, 2024
Freshman Siva Kumaraguru readies his bat as he waits for the pitch.

Varsity Baseball falls to Saratoga High School 6-0

Matadors face a shutout by SHS' pitchers
Playing the odds

Playing the odds

MVHS community dives into the sports betting culture
Arjun Dhruv
March 2, 2024
Sophomore Christopher Lamfalusi attempts a pass during a hockey game.

Time Out! Ep. 16: Christopher Lamfalusi

Sophomore Christopher Lamfalusi discusses his ice hockey journey
Leah Desai and Sania Nadkarni
March 2, 2024
Junior and shooting guard Clara Fan drives the ball toward the basket for a layup.

Girls Basketball falls to Maria Carrillo High School 59-52

Matadors end their season in the first round of the NorCal Division II Playoffs
Freelance photographer John Ling looks into his camera as he attempts to take a picture of a jumping athlete.

Out of frame

Featuring photographers and their work for team sports at MVHS
Daphne Huang and Lillian Wang
February 26, 2024
Senior Tate Jun springs into the air at the beginning of the game to fight for the jump ball.

Boys Basketball falls to Saratoga High School 53-47

Matadors fight to take the game into overtime
Shannon Yu and Yixuan (Joyce) Li
February 13, 2024
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