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El Estoque

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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Running back Finnegan Hassy walks off the field after an offensive play

Time Out! Ep. 29: Finnegan Hassy

Finnegan Hassy reflects on his experience with football and the team’s success
Ananda Singh and Alan Tai
December 6, 2024
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
Senior Lilia Murase (left) maneuvers the ball past a defender in a game against Santa Clara High School, losing 9-1 on Monday, Sept. 16. Photo by Kaia Yuan

Fall sports recap

MVHS fall athletes bring their seasons to a close
Kathryn Foo and Angela Poon
November 2, 2024
MVHS Cheer and Football teams pose at the end of the game for a group photo. Photo | Melody Lin

Varsity football dominates Lynbrook High School 58-0 in its last home game of the season

Matadors start off strong and continue with strong offensive and defensive plays
Sih Yu (Melody) Lin and Liz Liu
October 31, 2024
Athletic Trainer and Health Clerk Myesha Taylor helps stretch junior Kingston Jourdan during the football game against Lynbrook High School on Oct. 24

Do the risks of football outweigh the rewards?

Varsity Football players reflect on the possible health risks that arise in the sport
Ananda Singh and Kaia Yuan
October 28, 2024
Junior and defensive free safety/wingback, and quarterback Graham Ischo secures the ball and runs past the defense after an interception from GHS.

Varsity Football falls to Gunn High School 28-0

A lack of consistency attributed to the Matadors' loss
Raj Thapliyal and Subin Ko
September 23, 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
Junior and quarterback Graham Ischo runs down the field with the ball.

Football dominates Andrew Hill High School 40-0 in its first game of the season

Matadors start strong and maintain momentum throughout the game
Megha Mummaneni
September 2, 2024
All in

All in

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

Together or alone

MVHS student-athletes compare the advantages and disadvantages of team and individual sports
Man on the street: Super Bowl predictions

Man on the street: Super Bowl predictions

MVHS students predict the outcome of the 2024 Super Bowl
Leah Desai and Ananda Singh
February 9, 2024
Freshman Vatsel Dave, dressed in traditional Bharatanatyam uniform as he practices this art form

Playing by their own rules

Exploring how gender plays a role in others' perception of one's interest in certain sports
Pranati Kotamraju and Arushi Singh
December 11, 2023
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