El Estoque

Softball: Matadors lose 13-6 after six-run fifth inning

Pranav Iyer • March 17, 2015

The Matadors and the Branham Bruins had a combined record of 14-2 coming into their matchup on Thursday Mar. 12. It was a battle of Goliaths and it sure did seem like one, with both teams...

Softball: Matadors end the season with a 0-4 loss

Joyce Varma • May 18, 2014

MVHS loses their senior night game to Los Altos High School due to a defensive focus. The final game of the season saw the Matadors say goodbye to their only graduating senior, Angela Wu. MVHS capped...

Girls soccer: First win motivates team for league games

Alina Abidi • January 9, 2014

The girls soccer team won their sixth preseason game 2-1 at home against Castilleja High School on Jan. 7 due to an aggressive first half and consistent defense. After a string of losses and ties, the...

Girls soccer: Missing chemistry results in second preseason loss

Alina Abidi • December 8, 2013

The girls soccer team lost at home with a score of 0-4 against Gunn High School on Dec. 7. The Matadors began their third preseason game against Gunn High School with a strong offensive push and a close...

Field Hockey: Lady Mats stage comeback victory

Karen Feng • November 3, 2013

MVHS field hockey continues to CCS with 5-1 win. [youtube link="http://youtu.be/Bpa_BZWHsN8" width="590" height="443"] [toggle_code title="Transcript"] After losing 0-1 in overtime on Oct. 10 at...

Changes to Student Board aim to increase awareness of PTSA

Amrutha Dorai • October 1, 2013

The board, heading into its second year, is increasing involvement at school and in the community. The last Parent Teacher Student Association meeting, in senior Pooja Desai’s memory, drew four students....

Girls Softball: Twelve inning marathon results in MVHS defeat

Steven Lim • May 1, 2013

In a 12-inning home game against Santa Clara High School, the Matadors blew a three run lead heading into the seventh inning and lost 6-7. They had previously routed the Bruins 13-2 on March 21. The...

Girls soccer: Win increases streak to four

Atharva Fulay • December 16, 2012

The girls soccer team won with a score of 1-0 against Sobrato High School on Dec. 8 at home due to dominant possession of the ball. The Matadors were also short of players, having only 14 instead of...

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

Joyce Varma • December 9, 2012

The Lady Mats played Leigh High School on Dec. 6 and secured another home victory with a final score of 3-0. Improved communication and anticipation of the ball helped MVHS score three goals and intercept...

Girls soccer: 1-0 victory secured in final offensive push

Alexandria Poh • December 6, 2012

Matadors defeat the Fremont Firebirds with improved communication. Though the score stayed at 0-0 for the majority of the game, the Matadors claimed the second win of the preseason against Fremont...

Girls soccer: Last minute goal results in 1-0 victory

Karen Feng • December 1, 2012

Matadors win first home game despite inconsistency. Despite slick conditions after a day of rain, the Lady Mats emerged victorious against Prospect High School in their third preseason home game...

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 In their first preseason game, the Lady Matadors opened the season with a tie against Scotts Valley High...