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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

Junior Tvisha Jain attempts to gain possession of the ball from an opponent.

Field Hockey falls to Palo Alto High School 2-0

Despite putting up consistent effort, Field Hockey fails to win on senior night
Manas Kottakota and Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
October 28, 2023
Junior Samantha Tong (left) and sophomore Chloe Chen (right) block an incoming spike from LGHS.

Girls Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-2

Girls Volleyball played an intense match against Los Gatos High coming down to a five-set game
Senior and strong safety Hamza Moharram moves for a tackle in synchrony with senior and defensive end Nathan Diaz.

Photo by Shannon Yu

Varsity Football defeats Lynbrook High School 44-6

Matadors put pressure on LHS at the Vikings’ Homecoming game
Ellie Wang and Shannon Yu
October 26, 2023
EE-SPN Ep. 5: NBA Eastern Conference Preview 2023-24

EE-SPN Ep. 5: NBA Eastern Conference Preview 2023-24

Previewing and predicting the Eastern Conference of the 2023-2024 NBA Season
Manas Kottakota and Arjun Dhruv
October 26, 2023
Boys Water Polo falls 12-11 against Santa Clara High School

Boys Water Polo falls 12-11 against Santa Clara High School

Varsity Boys Water Polo narrowly lost their second to last game of the season
Brandon Wang and Ethan Yang
October 25, 2023
Darya Pereverzeva poses with her first place medal at the USPA Powercrush Summer of Strength 2023. Photo courtesy of Darya Pereverzeva

Is it natty?

Examining the benefits and addressing misinformation surrounding workout supplements
Aidan Ruan
October 24, 2023
Freshman and setter Kylee Mark sets the ball to junior and middle blocker Samantha Tong, who prepares to spike the ball.

Girls Volleyball beats Sequoia High School 3-1

Girls Volleyball starts off strong in the first two sets and regains momentum to win the fourth set
Maaz Zafar prepares for a play during a game against Lynbrook High School. Photo courtesy of Maaz Zafar | Used with permission

Time out! Ep. 8: Maaz Zafar

Following senior Maaz Zafar’s journey playing football
Stephanie Zhang
October 22, 2023
Athletic trainer Myesha Taylor treats a player after they received an injury during a game.

On the move

Exploring how the athletic trainer is growing into her role at MVHS
Kalyani Puthenpurayil
October 18, 2023
MVHS defense prepares for the rally during the first set.

Girls Volleyball falls to Palo Alto High School 3-0

Matadors take a loss in its ninth league game of the season
Ananda Singh
October 14, 2023
Sophomore Ria Sethi attempts to block a shot by HHS’ offense

Girls Water Polo falls 10-5 to Homestead High School

Matadors ultimately take a loss after a close first half
Lily Jiang
October 14, 2023
Sophomore and running back Graham Ischo runs with the ball as MHS lineman chase him.

Football falls to Mills High School 6-14

Matadors struggle to maintain momentum after scoring the first touchdown
Daphne Huang
October 14, 2023
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