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El Estoque
The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque
Water polo CCS: Matadors unable to hold lead against Serra

Water polo CCS: Matadors unable to hold lead against Serra

Elvin Wong • November 9, 2011
Matadors lose 9-10 in the first round of CCS after a rough fourth period
Offense struggles in 8-14 loss to Los Altos

Offense struggles in 8-14 loss to Los Altos

Carissa Chan • October 20, 2011
Defense weakens, offense falters while facing strongest team in league
Water Polo: Matadors fall 9-10 to Palo Alto in overtime

Water Polo: Matadors fall 9-10 to Palo Alto in overtime

Carissa Chan • September 22, 2011
Players are unable to carry late comeback into overtime play
Junior Dmitriy Evert tries to score in the game against Mountain View but can’t find a hole in the defense. Photo by Carissa Chan.

Water Polo: Matadors end tournament with a win and a loss

Carissa Chan • September 12, 2011
After 11-12 loss to Mountain View, Matadors retaliate with 7-4 win against Valley Christian
Junior Aditya Iyer backhands a shot past the El Diamante goalie in the fourth period to score one of the team’s sixteen goals. Photo by Carissa Chan.

Water Polo: Offense leads to 16-11 win against El Diamante

Carissa Chan • September 10, 2011
First three games of annual tournament set standard of improvement for upcoming season
Senior Cameron Yates throws the ball past a Pioneer player to score one of his five goals. Photo by Carissa Chan.

Water polo wins scrimmage 15-6 against Pioneer High School

Carissa Chan • August 31, 2011
Goals from veterans help secure win, gives team insight on upcoming season
Senior Peter Wells performs a drill during an after school practice on August 25. Coach Ed Samuels used drills such as these to improve the players’ speed, ball-handling techniques and reaction times. Photo by Carissa Chan.

Boys water polo sets high expectations with new coach

Carissa Chan • August 26, 2011
Team takes different approach to game, seeks another successful season
Former Olympians share 30 years of water polo experience in 6 hours

Former Olympians share 30 years of water polo experience in 6 hours

Scott Hyon • September 6, 2010

Varsity boys water polo players improve their game through half-day clinic with older, more experienced team   In preparation for another grueling season, the varsity boys water polo...

Upsetting end to SCVAL tournament

Upsetting end to SCVAL tournament

Emily Vu • November 10, 2009

Varsity Boys Water polo lost to the Mustangs 11-10 by a heartbreaking last second goal in overtime After a tough loss to Gunn the night before, the boys were determined to end the season with a win...

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