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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 Nina Biondi collides with a player from Kings Academy as she reaches for the ball following a corner kick. The Knights had several chances to score a goal following corner kicks, but missed each time, with the ball hitting the edge of the goal post instead. Photo by Varsha Venkat.

Girls soccer: MVHS defeats Kings Academy 1-0

Varsha Venkat December 16, 2014
Matadors make early progress with first preseason win against Knights
Matador of the Week: Monica Polgar

Matador of the Week: Monica Polgar

Alina Abidi February 12, 2014
Sophomore shares her experiences as a soccer goalie.

Girls soccer: Five memorable game gifs

Alina Abidi February 2, 2014
Girls soccer: Five memorable game gifs
Senior Alice Johnson dodges two CHS defenders before passing the ball to freshman Kalpana Gopalkrishnan. The team used a new formation that included five midfielders, which increased passing opportunities and a smoother transition from defense to offense.

Girls soccer: First win motivates team for league games

Alina Abidi January 9, 2014
Strong shots on goal, focused defense secure 2-1 victory over Castilleja High School in final preseason game.
Girls soccer: Missing chemistry results in second preseason loss

Girls soccer: Missing chemistry results in second preseason loss

Alina Abidi December 8, 2013
Matadors lose 4-0 against Gunn due to ineffective passing.

Girls soccer: Team prepares for a season full of changes

Alina Abidi November 27, 2013
New coaching staff and player diversity motivates team to restart their CCS qualification streak.
Year in Review

Year in Review

Nathan Desai May 22, 2013

This is a continuation of the Year in Review story published in the May 22 print issue. Girls Golf The girls golf team struggled throughout the season, finishing their second year 0-12. Senior...

Sports shorts: Winter

Sports shorts: Winter

Carissa Chan March 20, 2013
El Estoque recaps and ranks all five sports of the winter season.
Senior Chelsea Soldan steals the ball from the Longhorns in the second half. The Lady Mats improved anticipation of the ball helped them score twice in the second half. Photo by Joyce Varma.

Girls soccer: Matadors take 3-0 win over Leigh High School

Joyce Varma December 9, 2012
Complete passes and increased communication contribute to a solid victory against Longhorns on Nov. 6.
GIRLS SOCCER: Preseason opener ends in 1-1 tie

GIRLS SOCCER: Preseason opener ends in 1-1 tie

Soumya Kurnool November 28, 2012
Matadors overcome communication problems in first half to tie Scotts Valley High School
Girls soccer: Mountain View game brings second tie in a row

Girls soccer: Mountain View game brings second tie in a row

Yaamini Venkataraman February 9, 2012
Strong defensive play by both teams prevent goals in 0-0 tie on Feb. 8
Girls soccer: Matadors lose 0-2 in battle against Los Gatos

Girls soccer: Matadors lose 0-2 in battle against Los Gatos

Yaamini Venkataraman January 12, 2012
Lack of communication contributes to first league loss on Jan. 11
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