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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

Senior and middle hitter Samantha Tong works with freshman and outside hitter Tracy He to block the ball from an opposing player.

Varsity Girls Volleyball defeats Lowell High School in the second game of NorCal playoffs

The Matadors maintain momentum after a strong start to claim all three sets
Ethan Yang
November 16, 2024
Junior Miya Sakurai and her Asian league team play on the court at Oracle Arena. Photo courtesy of Miya Sakurai | Used with permission

Bound through ball

Asian league basketball brings the Asian community together
Leah Desai and Ethan Yang
October 26, 2024
Junior Emily Lin prepares to pass the ball to a teammate.

Girls Water Polo falls 14-5 to Fremont High School

MVHS is unable gain much momentum against FHS despite its best efforts
Ethan Yang
October 21, 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
Graphic by Yixuan (Joyce) Li | Made with Canva

Weaving bonds

MVHS’s opinions on the multifaceted web of relationships
Photo courtesy of Alexander Chu | Used with permission

Affection among Asians

MVHS students and teachers discuss the various ways their families express affection
Athletic Director Nick Bonacorsi’s classroom is decorated with trophies, photos, and jerseys.

Directing with open arms

Bonacorsi plays a large role in many aspects of MVHS athletics
Ethan Kellogg, Kaia Yuan, and Ethan Yang
March 4, 2024
Junior and striker Royce Tse runs to the ball near the goal to try to score.

Photo by Ethan Yang.

Boys Soccer defeats Saratoga High School 3-0

Matadors emerge victorious despite facing rain in the second half
Brandon Wang and Ethan Yang
February 6, 2024
Photo by Sagnik Nag Chowdhury

The cost of fresh food

Small Cupertino businesses struggle to stay afloat amid high rent and cost of living
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury and Ethan Yang
January 29, 2024
Graphic | Michelle Zheng

Shifting away from electric vehicles

We need more than green vehicles to prevent climate change
Ethan Yang and Michelle Zheng
November 29, 2023
School safety

School safety

Exploring approaches to support students' physical and mental well-being
Ed Ternan, Rhana Hashemi and Rob Walker answer questions at the Fentanyl Awareness Event.

Approaching addictions

Fentanyl Awareness Event promotes new methods to student drug education
Brandon Xu and Ethan Yang
November 3, 2023
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