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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

Freshman Tia Zeng rallies with an opponent in a match on Sept. 30. Photo | Suryansh Gupta

Fall sports recap

MVHS Fall sports wrap up their seasons
Leah Desai
October 28, 2025
MVHS linemen prepare to begin a play. Photo | Melody Lin

Varsity Football wins the Homecoming game 35-21 against Mills High School

The first home game of the school year features the crowning of Homecoming court, the Parade of Classes and captivating performances by MVHS and LHS Marching Band and Color Guard
Sih Yu (Melody) Lin
October 11, 2025
The track can be seen with partial surfacing of the base coat. Photo | Ethan Yang

Upper field construction unlikely to have drastic impact

Home games stacked at the end of season due to upper field construction
Ethan Yang and Kai Tsuchida
September 19, 2025
Football season preview

Football season preview

MVHS football players make predictions about their upcoming season
Leah Desai and Emmy Harimoto
September 19, 2025
Senior and running back Graham Ischo attempts to run the ball past a defender. Photo | Ananda Singh

Varsity Football falls to Gunn High School 19-6

MVHS starts off strong but GHS’ offense overpowers the Matadors
Ananda Singh and Leo Lee
September 16, 2025
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
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