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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Junior Ria Sethi blocks a goal attempt during a game against Homestead High School on Oct. 10, 2023.

Time Out! Ep. 33: Ria Sethi

Ria Sethi jumps into her journey with water polo
Grace Lin and Megha Mummaneni
March 25, 2025
Photo courtesy of Kirk Flatow | Used with permission

Between the fun and focus

MVHS athletes share how their attitudes differ toward recreational and competitive sports
Jonah Chang and Owen Liu
March 8, 2025
Junior Mahika Pandit deadlifts in the MVHS fitness room. Photo | Alyssa Yang

Raising the bar

Women who weightlift discuss their experiences, routines and opinions regarding their lifting journeys
Varsity Boys Soccer defeats Milpitas High School 2-0

Varsity Boys Soccer defeats Milpitas High School 2-0

Matadors secure their win in the second half
Arushi Singh and Arshiya Sen
February 10, 2025
EE-SPN Ep. 8: NBA Trade Deadline 2024-2025

EE-SPN Ep. 8: NBA Trade Deadline 2024-2025

Reviewing the 2024-2025 NBA trade deadline
Arjun Dhruv and Manas Kottakota
February 10, 2025
Femal athletes often follow nutrition advice on social media platforms such as Instagram and Tiktok that is not suitable for them.

The hidden struggles of female athletes

How media-driven nutrition and male-centric on social media affects female athletes
Arushi Singh and Eshika Tiwari
February 2, 2025
Varsity Boys Soccer ties 0-0 against Lynbrook High School

Varsity Boys Soccer ties 0-0 against Lynbrook High School

Matadors are unable to score a goal despite controlling most of the game
Arjun Dhruv and Trisha Sannappanavar
January 27, 2025
Junior and forward Ryan Shen dribbles past an opponent. Photo | Ethan Eisler

Varsity Boys Basketball falls to Saratoga High School 53-49 in an overtime loss

The Matadors’ league score falls to 2-2 in an overtime loss against Saratoga High School
Ethan Eisler and Ethan Kellogg
January 18, 2025
Senior and defensive midfielder Dylan Hwang and sophomore and defender Joyce Chou pressure a Milpitas player on opposite sides in an attempt to steal possession of the ball.

Varsity Girls Soccer falls short against Milpitas High School 3-1

Matadors start strong but quickly surrender the lead
Megha Mummaneni and Aletheia Ju
January 18, 2025
EE-SPN Ep. 7: NBA Preview 2024-2025

EE-SPN Ep. 7: NBA Preview 2024-2025

Previewing and predicting the 2024-2025 NBA Season
Manas Kottakota and Arjun Dhruv
December 7, 2024
Professional athletes that students look up to. Photo Illustration.

Professional athletes inspire MVHS students

MVHS athletes discuss their idol’s influence in the sports they play
Arushi Singh and Ananda Singh
December 5, 2024
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