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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
All content by Pranav Iyer
The Matadors dugout watches as their teammates play of the field. They especially came to life in the later innings, when more was on the line.

Baseball: 2016 season comes to a close after second straight CCS quarterfinal apperance

Pranav Iyer
May 24, 2016
Senior Columns: A new love

Senior Columns: A new love

Pranav Iyer
May 19, 2016
Sophomore Josh Huang is tagged out at home plate to put an end to innings. Each inning, the Matadors stranded runners on the base, which created a lot of frustration for the players, coaches and fans. Photo by Pranav Iyer.

Baseball: Matadors lose unofficial league championship game against the Spartans

Pranav Iyer
May 18, 2016
Highlight video: 2016 intramural basketball semifinals and finals

Highlight video: 2016 intramural basketball semifinals and finals

Pranav Iyer
May 10, 2016
Highlight video: Intramural basketball semifinals and finals

Highlight video: Intramural basketball semifinals and finals

Pranav Iyer
May 10, 2016
Baseball: Matadors erupt for longest win streak in five years spanning across 22 days

Baseball: Matadors erupt for longest win streak in five years spanning across 22 days

Pranav Iyer
April 25, 2016
Senior Andrew Dings blasts a triple to center field scoring Ryan Granzella. After three innings of lackluster play, the Matadors finally started to spread their wings starting in the fourth inning. Photos by Pranav Iyer.

Baseball: Matadors late rally pushes them past Fremont HS

Pranav Iyer
April 25, 2016
Senior Ryan Granzella connects on a pitch against Independence HS on March 29. The Matadors were hot for much of game, as they finished the game with six runs. Photo by Pranav Iyer.

Baseball: Slater’s one-hitter leads Matadors past Independence HS

Pranav Iyer
April 17, 2016
Baseball: Matadors end three game skid with win over Gunn HS

Baseball: Matadors end three game skid with win over Gunn HS

Pranav Iyer
April 11, 2016
A look back: Two games that played big roles in boys basketball's season

A look back: Two games that played big roles in boys basketball’s season

Pranav Iyer
March 12, 2016
Purple Pride: 2015 MVHS football season documentary

Purple Pride: 2015 MVHS football season documentary

Pranav Iyer
February 28, 2016
Highlight Reel: Pioneers shutdown the Matadors to win rivalry series

Highlight Reel: Pioneers shutdown the Matadors to win rivalry series

Pranav Iyer
February 14, 2016
Super Bowl 50: A look at how to throw a party, fan opinions and analyst predictions

Super Bowl 50: A look at how to throw a party, fan opinions and analyst predictions

Pranav Iyer
February 7, 2016
Super Bowl City: Voices from around the continent

Super Bowl City: Voices from around the continent

Pranav Iyer
February 7, 2016
Live Broadcast: Basketball quad game vs Lynbrook HS

Live Broadcast: Basketball quad game vs Lynbrook HS

Pranav Iyer
February 5, 2016
Like Broadcast: Basketball quad game vs Lynbrook

Like Broadcast: Basketball quad game vs Lynbrook

Pranav Iyer
February 5, 2016
A look back: Quad game vs Lynbrook HS on Jan. 15

A look back: Quad game vs Lynbrook HS on Jan. 15

Pranav Iyer
February 5, 2016
Live Broadcast: Boys basketball vs Homestead HS

Live Broadcast: Boys basketball vs Homestead HS

Pranav Iyer
January 27, 2016
Golan Gingold looks for an open teammate during the Monta Vista Holiday Tournament. The Matador offense exploded in the first, which led them to an early lead.

Liveblog: Boys basketball at Santa Clara HS

Pranav Iyer
January 20, 2016
Golan Gingold looks for an open teammate during the Monta Vista Holiday Tournament. The Matador offense exploded in the first, which led them to an early lead.

Live Broadcast and Photo Gallery: Boys basketball vs Mountain View HS

Pranav Iyer
January 13, 2016
Boys basketball: Matadors finish 2-1 in annual Holiday Tournament

Boys basketball: Matadors finish 2-1 in annual Holiday Tournament

Pranav Iyer
January 9, 2016
Highlight Reel: Boys basketball hangs on to defeat the Harker Eagles

Highlight Reel: Boys basketball hangs on to defeat the Harker Eagles

Pranav Iyer
December 29, 2015
Highlight Reel: Boys basketball blows by Mt. Diablo HS

Highlight Reel: Boys basketball blows by Mt. Diablo HS

Pranav Iyer
December 22, 2015
Boys basketball: Matadors fall to 0-2 after losses to Burlingame HS and Oak Grove HS

Boys basketball: Matadors fall to 0-2 after losses to Burlingame HS and Oak Grove HS

Pranav Iyer
December 8, 2015
Senior Golan Gingold tries to get the ball around past the defense. The team will look for him, as well as the other seniors, to play a big role in the team's success. Photo by Pranav Iyer.

Boys basketball: Familiar faces, new expectations

Pranav Iyer
December 3, 2015
Keep your enemies closer: Teams hold rivalries with the schools nearest to home

Keep your enemies closer: Teams hold rivalries with the schools nearest to home

Pranav Iyer
November 20, 2015
Skate of mind: Two students build a friendship through skating

Skate of mind: Two students build a friendship through skating

Pranav Iyer
October 22, 2015
Baseball: Despite loss in CCS quarterfinals, Matadors are optimistic about future

Baseball: Despite loss in CCS quarterfinals, Matadors are optimistic about future

Pranav Iyer
May 24, 2015
CCS Division I playoffs quarterfinals: Boys Baseball Vs. Sequoia LiveBlog

CCS Division I playoffs quarterfinals: Boys Baseball Vs. Sequoia LiveBlog

Pranav Iyer
May 23, 2015
Baseball: Seniors recognized as team qualifies for CCS

Baseball: Seniors recognized as team qualifies for CCS

Pranav Iyer
May 18, 2015
Senior Sheldon McClelland's pitching helped keep the Matadors in the game. He allowed just three hits in eight innings pitched. Photo by Pranav Iyer.

Baseball: Team loses to rival Cupertino HS in eight inning pitching showcase

Pranav Iyer
May 12, 2015
Senior William Shih awaits a pitch during from a Firebird pitcher. Their offense carried them to a victory over the Firebirds.

Matadors inch close to CCS berth with win over Fremont HS

Pranav Iyer
May 6, 2015
Baseball: Matadors on four game win streak after victory over Monterey HS

Baseball: Matadors on four game win streak after victory over Monterey HS

Pranav Iyer
April 8, 2015
Softball: Matadors win by mercy rule again

Softball: Matadors win by mercy rule again

Pranav Iyer
April 3, 2015
University of Maryland basketball player Varun Ram opens doors for Indian American athletes

University of Maryland basketball player Varun Ram opens doors for Indian American athletes

Pranav Iyer
April 1, 2015
Baseball: Matadors lose to Santa Clara HS in ten-inning thriller

Baseball: Matadors lose to Santa Clara HS in ten-inning thriller

Pranav Iyer
March 28, 2015
March Madness: Final bracket predictions for 2015

March Madness: Final bracket predictions for 2015

Pranav Iyer
March 19, 2015
Baseball: Matadors’ offense pushes them past Independence HS

Baseball: Matadors’ offense pushes them past Independence HS

Pranav Iyer
March 17, 2015
Softball: Matadors lose 13-6 after six-run fifth inning

Softball: Matadors lose 13-6 after six-run fifth inning

Pranav Iyer
March 17, 2015
Watch out for these four sleeper teams in the NCAA tournament

Watch out for these four sleeper teams in the NCAA tournament

Pranav Iyer
March 11, 2015
Boys basketball: Matadors senior night ceremony and game highlights

Boys basketball: Matadors senior night ceremony and game highlights

Pranav Iyer
March 1, 2015
NBA midseason report: A surprising first half

NBA midseason report: A surprising first half

Pranav Iyer
February 22, 2015
Matadors blown out by Gunn High School 69-38

Matadors blown out by Gunn High School 69-38

Pranav Iyer
February 17, 2015
Serra HS football coach and CCS unfairly rob players of future playoff hopes

Serra HS football coach and CCS unfairly rob players of future playoff hopes

Pranav Iyer
February 5, 2015
Boys basketball: Matadors run past Mountain View High School

Boys basketball: Matadors run past Mountain View High School

Pranav Iyer
February 5, 2015
Head coach Clay Stiver designs the team's jerseys using Eastbay's custom jersey maker.

Uniformation

Pranav Iyer
February 4, 2015
Live Broadcast: Boys Basketball vs. Saratoga HS

Live Broadcast: Boys Basketball vs. Saratoga HS

Pranav Iyer
January 27, 2015
DeflateGate not a factor in Patriots' landslide win over Colts

DeflateGate not a factor in Patriots’ landslide win over Colts

Pranav Iyer
January 23, 2015
College Football Playoff: An eight team field will crown a true champion

College Football Playoff: An eight team field will crown a true champion

Pranav Iyer
January 12, 2015
Boys basketball: Matadors survive at the buzzer against Santa Clara High School

Boys basketball: Matadors survive at the buzzer against Santa Clara High School

Pranav Iyer
January 11, 2015
Live Broadcast: Boys basketball vs. Santa Clara

Live Broadcast: Boys basketball vs. Santa Clara

Pranav Iyer
January 9, 2015
Live Broadcast: Boys Basketball vs. San Lorenzo Valley

Live Broadcast: Boys Basketball vs. San Lorenzo Valley

Pranav Iyer
December 4, 2014
Buildings and classrooms potentially impacted by Measures J and K

Buildings and classrooms potentially impacted by Measures J and K

Pranav Iyer
November 20, 2014
Q&A with Nico Flores: National Blue Ribbon award

Q&A with Nico Flores: National Blue Ribbon award

Pranav Iyer
November 4, 2014
Who fixes that: gym and field house lights

Who fixes that: gym and field house lights

Pranav Iyer
October 21, 2014
Ultimate frisbee takes flight

Ultimate frisbee takes flight

Pranav Iyer
October 12, 2014
Infinite Campus hack (updated)

Infinite Campus hack (updated)

Pranav Iyer
September 29, 2014
Infinite Campus was temporarily shutdown for about a day. It is now functioning again.

Infinite Campus shutdown

Pranav Iyer
September 17, 2014
Earthquake preparedness

Earthquake preparedness

Pranav Iyer
September 16, 2014
Who fixes that: schedule leak

Who fixes that: schedule leak

Pranav Iyer
August 23, 2014
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