El Estoque

National concern, local impact

Anika Bhandarkar and April Wang • September 30, 2023

Often, world issues take center stage in our lives — we tend to follow national and global politics closely, focusing on the big, scary or exciting events from far away while overlooking the way national...

2020 Junior Prom combined with Senior Ball due to coronavirus concerns

Jai Uparkar and Tyler Cho • March 7, 2020

Junior Prom is among March events being cancelled by the district

Active shooter false alarm at Great America Theme Park

Anushka De, News Editor • November 13, 2019

Mugging incident at Great America leads to rumors of shooter and causes mass hysteria

Boys Soccer: Tie between MVHS and Santa Clara HS

Becca Zheng • February 6, 2017

After a series of home losses, the Matadors tie with Santa Clara

Community bonds over artwork at the annual Art and Wine Festival

Ilena Peng • September 23, 2016

Artists share the story behind their businesses

Girls Water Polo: Mats fall to Santa Clara 14-10

Elliot Ki • September 17, 2014

Bruins spoil home opener, take advantage of defensive errors. Despite the Matadors taking a lead 40 seconds into the game thanks to senior Scarlett Perry’s goal, whenever MVHS scored, Santa Clara...

Mock Trial picks up win in first competition of the year

Carissa Chan • February 7, 2012

Prosecution defeats Santa Clara defense, advances to second preliminary round

Wrestling: Varsity wins decisive 63-6 victory on Jan. 12

Howard Lee • January 14, 2012

With 8 pins, Matadors defeat Santa Clara in second league game

Senior domination on Hallows eve

Emily Vu • November 3, 2009

Varsity football defeated the Bruins 33-15 on seniors' last home game The Matadors stepped on the field with only one goal in mind: to win, for the seniors. On Oct. 30, the seniors played their...