Tracking Greatness
El Estoque's Sports section shares MVHS' track commits
Leo Lee
Senior Jayden Tang discusses his athletic journey
The MVHS 100-meter sprint record holder reflects on his career after committing to Emory University for D3 Track and Field
Varsity Boys Volleyball loses 3-1 to Archbishop Mitty High School in its CCS Quarterfinals game
The team reflects on its performance in its first-ever open division game
Beyond boundaries
El Estoque's Features and Opinion section explore gender dynamics and women's impact
Varsity Boys Volleyball wins 3-0 against Lynbrook High School
MVHS sweeps LHS for the second straight time this season
Cars on Campus showcases a variety of student-owned vehicles
Monta Vista Car Club hosts its first automobile meet on the blacktop during Tutorial and Brunch
Women who have inspired MVHS staff
In honor of Women’s History Month, teachers share stories of women who have impacted them
Sophomore Jonathan Hom shares his experience being a ball kid
Hom reflects how being on the court with professionals has allowed him to develop as a tennis player
Students and counselors reflect on the process of mass applying to colleges
With MVHS students applying to more schools, students and counselors give advice on the college application process
The impact of private and public college counselors on a student’s high school journey
College counselors discuss their approaches to helping students achieve their potential and improve their college applications
Varsity Girls Basketball triumphs 50-34 against Willow Glen High School in CCS quarterfinals
The Matadors advance to the semi-finals after a dominant defensive performance
Varsity Boys Soccer defeats Lynbrook High School 3-1
The Matadors get their revenge with a strong first half
Love is a game
El Estoque's opinion section explores the intricacies of high school relationships
MVHS parents express concerns and support for high school dating
Many parents worry dating is unhealthy for students, while others see it as a learning opportunity
Varsity Boys Soccer ties Lynbrook High School 1-1
The Matadors start strong but Lynbrook rallies to draw
Climate complications
El Estoque's opinion section explores the nuances of the climate crisis
Two twin worlds
How growing up together as twins has influenced the way we are now
Growing AI usage harms the environment
As AI becomes increasingly prominent, people need to consider the technology’s sustainability challenges
Once a matador, always a matador
MVHS alumni take on the Olympics, NBA, NFL and more
MVHS alum ‘74 Vance Walberg reflects on his journey as a professional basketball coach
Walberg has coached at the NBA, Division I, junior college and high school levels
Fall Sports Kickoff: Part 2
Looking into how MVHS teams feel coming into the fall sports season
Fall Sports Kickoff: Part 1
Looking into how MVHS teams feel coming into the fall sport season
Varsity Football falls to Gunn High School 19-6
MVHS starts off strong but GHS’ offense overpowers the Matadors
MVHS and Lynbrook High School transition into a shared marching band
Due to dwindling enrollment, the MVHS and LHS Marching Bands have combined for the 2025-2026 season