![Seniors Nikhil Bapat (right) and Gautham Dasari (left) embrace after winning CCS for the first time in program history. The victory over Bellarmine CP came after three consecutive CCS losses to BCP, most recently when BCP beat MVHS in the 2018 final. Photo by Roshan Fernandez.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-22-at-2.30.07-PM-e1558560644248.png)
Back to back: How boys volleyball overcame immense expectations
A year ago the boys volleyball team won NorCals, the highest possible achievement, and with that, the bar for this season was set — anything short of a NorCal Championship would be a disappointment. Winning a championship is hard, but repeating one — that's a whole different story.
![Recapping boys volleyball’s CCS championship and NorCal playoff run](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/47038203964_eacf3b7464_o-900x600.jpg)
Recapping boys volleyball’s CCS championship and NorCal playoff run
A look at MVHS’ 2019 season achievements in a timeline
![The veteran talk](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/47304346271_0b4a67020a_o-900x600.jpg)
The veteran talk
American studies project features veteran interviews
![Street smart shortage](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/streetsmart-900x592.png)
Street smart shortage
MVHS students' lack of street smarts will negatively affect how we navigate in the real world
![Finding happiness](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/happiness-pt-2-900x514.png)
Finding happiness
Why we should be placing emphasis on our mental well-being
![Sophomores Claudia Maldonado and Siddhant Patel present their argument to the rest of the Spanish Honors Society. Photo by Brandon Ng.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/53111219_2317435111812084_2200550060591153152_n-e1551455394731-900x666.png)
The language of arguing: Spanish Honors Society hosts their first all-Spanish debate
Debates allow members to increase Spanish skills in a variety of ways
![Behind the scenes: MVHS boys basketball](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/nielPaul.jpg)
Behind the scenes: MVHS boys basketball
How the team utilizes practice time to prepare for games
![Girls basketball: Team overpowers Milpitas HS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/46863611581_be7e1c5465_o-1-900x600.jpg)
Girls basketball: Team overpowers Milpitas HS
Strong all-around performance secures 53-43 win
![Silenced on the field](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC_0180-900x600.jpeg)
Silenced on the field
Examining social issues in sports through the lens of MVHS students and staff
![Photo illustration by Roshan Fernandez.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/akshay-V1-FINAL-e1542738753653-814x900.png)
The mental game
The role of mental well-being in sports
![Football: Team misses out on CCS after 61-13 loss to Mountain View HS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-08-at-9.40.11-AM.png)
Football: Team misses out on CCS after 61-13 loss to Mountain View HS
Matadors blown out in final game of the season
![Senior Karthik Guruvayurappan (far left) introduces Sports Analytics Club at their first meeting on Nov. 1. Photo by Roshan Fernandez.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_6481-900x675.jpg)
Analyzing the newest club on campus: Sports Analytics
Sports Analytics club holds its first meeting of the year
![Students hand decorated skulls made out of marshmallows as a part of the Día de los Muertos celebration. Photo by Brandon Ng.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC_0048-900x600.jpg)
Día de los Muertos celebration held by Spanish Honors Society
SHS embraces traditional Latin American holiday
![Girls Volleyball: Senior night performance falls short as Matadors lose 3-1](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/43736890440_ae4a414e93_o-900x600.jpg)
Girls Volleyball: Senior night performance falls short as Matadors lose 3-1
Middle blockers shine despite senior night loss vs. Los Gatos
![Photo Illustration by Roshan Fernandez, Tyler Cho and Sarah Young.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/COLLAGE-e1540413657389-883x900.png)
Dream Theory
Experts interpret the meaning and importance of dreams
![Homecoming game liveblog: Football vs Los Altos HS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/30077772747_d92c03580f_o-900x600.jpg)
Homecoming game liveblog: Football vs Los Altos HS
Play by play action as the Matadors look to improve their overall record to 5-2
![Spanish Honors Society: Previewing the upcoming year](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SHS-900x754.jpg)
Spanish Honors Society: Previewing the upcoming year
SHS officers share their plans and goals
![Helmet game liveblog: Football vs Cupertino HS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/44235896582_6ddb78f642_o-1-900x600.jpg)
Helmet game liveblog: Football vs Cupertino HS
Play by play action of the annual Helmet game
![The BIBs pose in front of a McLaren at Cupertino Main Street. Photo used with permission of Akshay Bharadwaj](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/40358173_2257287111166755_6092495526958202880_n-900x675.jpg)
Squad names: the story behind the BIBs and the Chads
Two friend groups share how their name brought them together
![Lunchtime Legends](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DSC_2198-900x600.jpg)
Lunchtime Legends
The competitive nature of intramural tournaments