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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
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Boys volleyball: MVHS maintains undefeated league record in nail-biting 3-2 finish over Homestead HS

Boys volleyball: MVHS maintains undefeated league record in nail-biting 3-2 finish over Homestead HS

Aditya Pimplaskar
March 28, 2017
MVHS students take on the 2017 March Madness intramural basketball tournament

MVHS students take on the 2017 March Madness intramural basketball tournament

Aditya Pimplaskar
March 7, 2017
What’s new at the MVHS Intramural basketball tournament

What’s new at the MVHS Intramural basketball tournament

Aditya Pimplaskar
March 5, 2017
Photo gallery: Boys soccer falls to Lynbrook HS in season’s final home game

Photo gallery: Boys soccer falls to Lynbrook HS in season’s final home game

Aditya Pimplaskar
February 13, 2017
Mismatched: Boys basketball overcomes their size disadvantage

Mismatched: Boys basketball overcomes their size disadvantage

Aditya Pimplaskar
February 8, 2017
Juniors Emily Su and Theresa Lee pose with an orange. The MVHS chapter gathered in the HHS gym, oranges in hand, hoping for MVHS victories in their competitions. Photo by Om Khandekar

Competitions and citrus: MVFBLA attends Bay Section conference

Aditya Pimplaskar
February 5, 2017
Girls basketball: Team defeated by Santa Clara HS 41-55

Girls basketball: Team defeated by Santa Clara HS 41-55

Aditya Pimplaskar
January 18, 2017
What to expect from professional sports on Christmas Day

What to expect from professional sports on Christmas Day

Aditya Pimplaskar
December 15, 2016
Photo gallery: Boys basketball defeated by San Lorenzo Valley HS

Photo gallery: Boys basketball defeated by San Lorenzo Valley HS

Aditya Pimplaskar
December 9, 2016
Sophomore Ryan Lee pulls up for a jumper. Given that the Matadors' play in the paint has been consistent throughout the season, they need their guards to step up in order for a chance to win the El Camino League championship. Photo by Pranav Iyer.

Liveblog: Boys basketball takes on San Lorenzo Valley HS

Aditya Pimplaskar
December 6, 2016
Five reasons why we want the Cubs to win

Five reasons why we want the Cubs to win

Aditya Pimplaskar
October 26, 2016
The Kaepernick Controversy: What makes someone eligible to advocate for rights?

The Kaepernick Controversy: What makes someone eligible to advocate for rights?

Aditya Pimplaskar
October 23, 2016
New wave of FBLA state officers pushes for new leadership in MVHS chapter

New wave of FBLA state officers pushes for new leadership in MVHS chapter

Aditya Pimplaskar
September 11, 2016
Under one banner: The difference between club and high school sports

Under one banner: The difference between club and high school sports

Aditya Pimplaskar
May 18, 2016
Freshman Gautham Dasari serves in the second set of the match. Dasari served an ace to win game point for the second set. Photo by Aditya Pimplaskar.

Liveblog: Boys volleyball takes on Los Altos HS in the second round of CCS

Aditya Pimplaskar
May 12, 2016
Junior Prathik Rao jumps as he serves the ball to SHS. Although MVHS struggled with missed serves early on, they defeated the Falcons.

Boys volleyball: Matadors push past Saratoga HS

Aditya Pimplaskar
April 4, 2016
Liveblog: Boys volleyball takes on Cupertino HS

Liveblog: Boys volleyball takes on Cupertino HS

Aditya Pimplaskar
March 25, 2016
Boys basketball: Senior recognition

Boys basketball: Senior recognition

Aditya Pimplaskar
March 11, 2016
Liveblog: Boys basketball vs. Saratoga HS

Liveblog: Boys basketball vs. Saratoga HS

Aditya Pimplaskar
February 19, 2016
Ultimate Frisbee: Officer explains link between running sports and club

Ultimate Frisbee: Officer explains link between running sports and club

Aditya Pimplaskar
February 4, 2016
Basketball: Teams face off against Cupertino HS

Basketball: Teams face off against Cupertino HS

Aditya Pimplaskar
February 1, 2016
Liveblog: Quad game vs. Lynbrook HS

Liveblog: Quad game vs. Lynbrook HS

Aditya Pimplaskar
January 15, 2016
Senior Andrew Ding prepares to take a shot against Westmoor Rams. Early on, the Rams prevented the Matadors' bigs, including Ding, from making an impact on the game. Photo by Pranav Iyer

Boys basketball: Matadors hang on at the buzzer against Saratoga HS

Aditya Pimplaskar
January 11, 2016
Liveblog: Boys basketball vs. The Harker School

Liveblog: Boys basketball vs. The Harker School

Aditya Pimplaskar
December 19, 2015
Seniors Kaushik Mahorker and Ameya Pandit reflect on their passion for basketball

Seniors Kaushik Mahorker and Ameya Pandit reflect on their passion for basketball

Aditya Pimplaskar
December 11, 2015
Ryan Lee pulls up for a mid-range jumper against Burlingame HS on Dec. 3. The Matadors' inability to hit shots all game led to their defeat. Photo by Pranav Iyer

Liveblog: MVHS takes on Mount Diablo HS in preseason matchup

Aditya Pimplaskar
December 11, 2015
Liveblog: Boys basketball takes on Burlingame HS

Liveblog: Boys basketball takes on Burlingame HS

Aditya Pimplaskar
December 3, 2015
Ultimate Frisbee: How to perform four basic techniques

Ultimate Frisbee: How to perform four basic techniques

Aditya Pimplaskar
November 19, 2015
Freshman Leslie Ligier competes in a varsity tennis match. Ligier, one of three MVHS freshmen on the varsity team, is a nationally ranked tennis player.

Freshman Leslie Ligier’s arduous journey to varsity tennis

Aditya Pimplaskar
October 23, 2015
What to expect from the 2015-2016 NBA season

What to expect from the 2015-2016 NBA season

Aditya Pimplaskar
October 6, 2015
Sophomore Kaleb Chung looks on as his twin brother Josh competes in the junior varsity football game against Jefferson HS on September 18. The Chung brothers get primed for game days by listening to music.

Workout playlist: Twin football and baseball players develop a similar taste in workout music

Aditya Pimplaskar
September 21, 2015
Live Blog: Boys volleyball vs. Washington HS in first round of NorCals

Live Blog: Boys volleyball vs. Washington HS in first round of NorCals

Aditya Pimplaskar
May 26, 2015
Photo gallery: Monta Vista Dance Team performs for the final time this year

Photo gallery: Monta Vista Dance Team performs for the final time this year

Aditya Pimplaskar
May 16, 2015
Live blog: Boys volleyball vs. Willow Glen High School

Live blog: Boys volleyball vs. Willow Glen High School

Aditya Pimplaskar
May 14, 2015
Just as senior Bill Zhou suggests, a photo that captures the subject in their natural environment creates impact. As President of the Photo Club, Zhou’s environment would entail cameras and photography. Photo by Justin Kim.

Photo Club: Three tips for taking better photos

Aditya Pimplaskar
April 6, 2015

MVHS students offer perspectives on the Cricket World Cup

Aditya Pimplaskar
March 30, 2015
Junior Mark Geha scrambles to recover a loose ball. Photo by Justin Kim.

Boys basketball: Matadors blown out by rivals on Senior Night

Aditya Pimplaskar
February 21, 2015
Head coach Clay Stiver discusses game strategy with the team. Photo by Aditya Pimplaskar.

Boys basketball: Team falls to Saratoga Falcons

Aditya Pimplaskar
February 18, 2015

MVHS offers perspective on Super Bowl 49

Aditya Pimplaskar
January 30, 2015
Boys basketball: Matadors prevail over Cupertino Pioneers in rivalry game

Boys basketball: Matadors prevail over Cupertino Pioneers in rivalry game

Aditya Pimplaskar
January 6, 2015
Boys basketball: Matadors fall short in Monta Vista Holiday Tournament

Boys basketball: Matadors fall short in Monta Vista Holiday Tournament

Aditya Pimplaskar
January 5, 2015
Chess Club explains their strategy for victory

Chess Club explains their strategy for victory

Aditya Pimplaskar
December 8, 2014
Q&A: MVHS Class of 2018 Students recap new experiences

Q&A: MVHS Class of 2018 Students recap new experiences

Aditya Pimplaskar
December 4, 2014
Boys basketball: Team looks to bounce back despite losing star players

Boys basketball: Team looks to bounce back despite losing star players

Aditya Pimplaskar
December 2, 2014
Old Sport

Old Sport

Aditya Pimplaskar
November 19, 2014
Ouija: The latest and the worst in a line of board game adapted movies.

Ouija: The latest and the worst in a line of board game adapted movies.

Aditya Pimplaskar
November 12, 2014
WitchCRAFT and Wizardry

WitchCRAFT and Wizardry

Aditya Pimplaskar
October 22, 2014
Homecoming Week 2014

Homecoming Week 2014

Aditya Pimplaskar
October 14, 2014

Fashion Friday: Hype-beast

Aditya Pimplaskar
October 10, 2014
Fresh Words & Senior Advice

Fresh Words & Senior Advice

Aditya Pimplaskar
September 24, 2014

Bull Spirit aims to enhance MVHS community with new Welcome Back Dance

Aditya Pimplaskar
August 22, 2014
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