Highly variable grading policies across MVHS complicate students’ academic trajectories
Students and staff discuss the bounds of academic meritocracy and what constitutes a fair teaching philosophy
Ethan Yang, Sports Editor
Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Homestead High School 3-1
The Matadors come back from a first set loss to secure the victory
MVHS Alum ‘04 Robert Rothbart’s journey through professional basketball
Throughout a mobile childhood and professional career, basketball remained his anchor
Student athletes suffering from ligament and muscle tears face arduous rehabilitation processes
MVHS athletes discuss their recovery process after ligament injuries
Varsity Boys Volleyball wins 3-0 against Lynbrook High School
MVHS narrowly takes the win, improving to a 4-0 league record
Winter sports teams qualify for CCS playoffs
Winter sports teams discuss their unique journeys to the postseason
Super Bowl recap
Discussing the Super Bowl and making predictions about next season
Varsity Girls Soccer defeats Wilcox High School 5-1 during its Senior Night
Matadors extend their lead in the second half to claim victory
Varsity Girls Soccer defeats Cupertino High School 2-1
The Matadors break the tie in the final three minutes
Following the completion of field renovations, athletes and coaches are working to adjust to new turf
Differences in texture and playability from turf replacements prompt mixed responses from sports teams
Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Overfelt High School 69-42
MVHS leads throughout the game to take victory
Fantasy sports create closer friendships
MVHS community members discuss their experiences with fantasy sports
Varsity Girls Volleyball defeats Burlingame High School 3-1 in CCS semifinals
The Matadors advances to the CCS finals following a close fourth set
Sophomore Emma Huang finds creative freedom in parkour
Huang shares her experience starting and competing in parkour
Varsity Girls Volleyball falls 3-2 to Los Altos High School during its Senior Night
Los Altos recovers after the first two sets to win the high-energy game
Varsity Girls Water Polo falls 10-6 to Homestead High School
Despite outscoring HHS in the second half, the Matadors were unable to overcome a 7-1 halftime deficit
Upper field construction unlikely to have drastic impact
Home games stacked at the end of season due to upper field construction
MVHS renovates turf fields to meet athletic demands and improve performance
Construction on the MVHS fields brings new improvements in safety but negatively impact sports teams currently in season
Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats The Harker School 3-1
The Matadors bounce back from a narrow loss in the first set to claim victory
Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Cupertino High School 3-1
Matadors overcome illness to achieve victory in their fourth league match
Senior Rohin Garg’s journey in competitive programming
Garg is an International Olympiad in Informatics medalist and writes programming problems
Winter sports recap
The MVHS winter sports season comes to an end
Varsity Girls Basketball defeats Los Altos High School 60-38
Matadors claim victory during National Girls and Women in Sports celebration
MVHS hockey players play for Saint Francis High School
Saint Francis allows players from other schools to play ice hockey under their team
Varsity Boys Basketball defeats Cupertino High School 49-32
The Matadors step it up in the second half to claim victory
The Memorial Park pickleball group has grown to form a local community
Exploring the challenges and successes the group has had so far
Equipment cost has varying importance among athletes
MVHS players discuss the role equipment plays in the sports they play
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