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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

Junior and safety Vishal Iyer attempts to tackle a CHS player in the 2023-2024 Helmet Game.

The MVHS and CHS football community reflect on the significance of the Helmet Game

The history behind the fierce competition each year
Eshika Tiwari and Manas Kottakota
November 25, 2024
Graphic by Arshiya Sen

Leave the trash on the field

Students and staff share their opinions regarding trash talking at the 2024 Olympics and their own experiences with it
Ananda Singh and Arshiya Sen
September 28, 2024
Photos courtesy of Brittany Duffy and Curtis Sloan | Used with permission

MVHS paraeducators discuss their roles in supporting students

How paraeducators bridge the gap between general and special education
Sophia D'Sa and Niveda Hari
September 20, 2024
Senior and wide receiver Trevor Chan narrowly escapes being tackled while running the ball.

Varsity Football defeats James Lick 41-0

Despite a shaky start, the Matadors regain momentum to force a forfeit by halftime
Ethan Yang, Staff Writer
September 8, 2024
All in

All in

How no-cut sports impact athletes, teams and coaches
Amberly Sun and Aidan Ruan
May 24, 2024

Film fanatics

MV athletes share how watching film of their opponents affects their gameplay
Arjun Dhruv and Lily Jiang
April 13, 2024
Junior and long snapper Zachary Mommer snaps the ball to the punter behind him. Photo courtesy of John Ling | Used with permission

Snap judgement

Uncovering the role of the long snapper as an overlooked position in football
Lauren Chuu and Arjun Dhruv
December 9, 2023
Transgender student athletes participate in a variety of sports at MVHS.

Transgender student athletes

Looking into the experiences of athletes who identify as transgender at MVHS
Basketball referee Scott Calvin calls a time out.

Setting the guideline

Exploring student athletes experiences with referees
Mikaylah Du and Riya Murthy
February 28, 2023
Seniors Jeremiah Lo and Alex Lee flex after making the final touchdown of the game against SHS on Friday, Sept. 30. MVHS won with a score of 45-32. Photo by Lily Jiang

Celebrating through wins and losses

Exploring how MVHS sports teams reflect after competitions
Lily Jiang and Michelle Zheng
October 5, 2022

FUHSD accommodates for students in special education academically and socially

Exploring the methods the district uses to bridge the achievement gap
March 30, 2022
The team rushes through the banner, marking the end of halftime and the beginning of the third quarter.

Matadors lose helmet trophy to Cupertino High School for the fifth consecutive year

MVHS loses 20-45 against CHS in the Helmet Game despite second half push
Irene Tang, Michelle Zheng, and Lance Tong
October 18, 2021
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