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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

Then-Junior Ryan Manley gets ready to spike the ball against Los Gatos High School. Manley enjoys volleyball more than football, in part because he discovered and became good at the sport in middle school within two years. Photo by Cynthia Mao

Matador of the Week: Ryan Manley

Pranav Parthasarathy March 16, 2014

Senior Ryan Manley currently plays volleyball for Monta Vista High School and the club team Mountain View 18 Reds as an outside hitter, having played the sport since 6th grade. While he also played as...

Senior coaches Rami Dwidar and Justin Cena celebrate their teams success at the end of the game.

Powderpuff 2014 Finals Sophomores vs Seniors

Amol Pande March 16, 2014

The Class of 2014 takes home their second Powderpuff championship On March 14,2014 The Classes of 2014 and 2016 competed in the Powderpuff Finals. These are Highlights from that game.

No cuts, all glory

No cuts, all glory

Yashashree Pisolkar March 13, 2014

Varsity boys volleyball maintains its competitive edge despite informal tryout process A quick look at the varsity boys volleyball team’s record reveals just how competitive the team is. They have...

Senior Takuto Doshiro rushes toward the endzone in MVHS Homecoming game against Fremont High School. The Matadors won the game by a score of 42-8. Photo by Colin Ni.

Football: MVHS dominates in Homecoming game

Nathan Desai September 28, 2013
The Matadors decisively control both sides of the field in a 42-8 win.
Co-captain senior Ryan Manley surveys the defense before taking a snap. Manley will be the starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Photo by Mihir Joshi.

Matadors forced to streamline preparations for game time

Mihir Joshi August 26, 2013
Matadors forced to streamline preparations for game time
Volleyball: Matadors come back from two sets down to win on senior night

Volleyball: Matadors come back from two sets down to win on senior night

Cynthia Mao May 15, 2013
Improved blocking and tightened play allow team to overcome initial deficit.
Boys volleyball: Matadors overcome Mustangs’ defense for a 3-1 victory

Boys volleyball: Matadors overcome Mustangs’ defense for a 3-1 victory

Karen Feng April 12, 2013
Despite point deficits and slow play, MVHS clinches a win.
Boys volleyball: Matadors win 3-0 against Lynbrook

Boys volleyball: Matadors win 3-0 against Lynbrook

Joyce Varma March 23, 2013
Solid spikes and consistent serves help MVHS win in straight sets.
Junior Cory Low takes a powerful swing past Homestead blockers as teammates seniors Jeffrey Zhang and Edward Wang look on. Though the Matadors won the first set, they lost the game 3-1. Photo by Cynthia Mao.

Boys volleyball: Matadors lose CCS quarterfinals 3-1 against Homestead

Howard Lee May 12, 2012
Despite strong beginning, Matadors fall to Mustangs through a weak defense Caption:
Sophomore Ryan Manley goes up for the kill in the varsity boys volleyball match against Mountain View on March 28. Though the game was close, the Matadors lost 1-3 (23-25, 26-24, 23-25, 23-25). Photo by Christophe Haubursin.

Boys volleyball: Matadors lose to Spartans 1-3

Jacob Lui March 29, 2012
Despite a well-played match, boys lose a tough game to Mountain View in a series of four close games
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