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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

Junior Mahika Pandit deadlifts in the MVHS fitness room. Photo | Alyssa Yang

Raising the bar

Women who weightlift discuss their experiences, routines and opinions regarding their lifting journeys
Freshman Hossein Dastgah battles one-on-one with a defender in a game against Saratoga High School on Thursday, Jan. 30, when the team fell short 2-1. Photo | Sophia D’Sa

Winter sports recap

The MVHS winter sports season comes to an end
Ethan Yang and Leah Desai
March 3, 2025
Senior Allison Chang mixes hot water and chocolate powder to make hot chocolate for the Dance Team’s fundraising event. Photo by Katrina Lin | Photo Illustration by Ellie Wang

MVHS sports teams are giving back through volunteering and fundraising

How the cheer, soccer and dance teams interact with their communities
Katrina Lin and Ellie Wang
March 1, 2025

Varsity Boys Basketball takes back its victory against Lynbrook High School

MVHS defeats LHS by 20 points, winning 68-48
Katrina Lin and Kathryn Foo
February 27, 2025
Sophomore and midfielder Isobel Schweigert attempts to pass the ball among two LHS defenders.

Varsity Girls Soccer ties Lynbrook High School 1-1

The Matadors play an even match with LHS on senior night with neither team breaking through for a final goal
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
February 22, 2025
Sophomore and guard Daniel Ji dribbles past a defender while junior Sean Foo sets up a screen for him.

Varsity Boys Basketball beats Cupertino High School 56-48

Matadors maintain their lead throughout the game due to strong offense
Sania Nadkarni and Leah Desai
February 16, 2025
Senior and guard Stanley Du searches for a teammate to pass to at the halfcourt line.

Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Saratoga High School 73-65

In a tight game, MVHS comes out on top after a strong fourth quarter
Manas Kottakota and Eshika Tiwari
February 10, 2025
Varsity Boys Soccer defeats Milpitas High School 2-0

Varsity Boys Soccer defeats Milpitas High School 2-0

Matadors secure their win in the second half
Arushi Singh and Arshiya Sen
February 10, 2025
EE-SPN Ep. 8: NBA Trade Deadline 2024-2025

EE-SPN Ep. 8: NBA Trade Deadline 2024-2025

Reviewing the 2024-2025 NBA trade deadline
Arjun Dhruv and Manas Kottakota
February 10, 2025
Senior and guard Clara Fan dribbles the ball past a defender. Photo | Ethan Yang

Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Los Altos High School 60-38

Matadors claim victory during National Girls and Women in Sports celebration
Ethan Yang and Jonah Chang
February 7, 2025
Freshman and guard Leo Lee pushes to drive the ball down the court, speeding past a defender. Photo | Varun Singh

Varsity Boys Basketball triumphs against Santa Clara High School in a 88-51 win

The Matadors smash the Bruins with a steady start and an even stronger finish
Varun Singh and Owen Liu
February 4, 2025
Sophomore shooting guard Allie Rummelkoff attempts to shoot, while a MHS defender blocks her shot.

Varsity Girls Basketball beats Milpitas High School 51-19

Players reflect on their growth after their victory against MHS
Archana Venkatesan, Staff Writer
February 3, 2025
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