The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

PHOTO GALLERY: Swimming CCS Championships

PHOTO GALLERY: Swimming CCS Championships

Rachel Lu May 14, 2012
MVHS sends 20 swimmers this year to CCS finals on May 11 & 12
PHOTO GALLERY: Cherry Blossom Festival on April 28, 29

PHOTO GALLERY: Cherry Blossom Festival on April 28, 29

Rachel Lu April 30, 2012
The city of Cupertino held its 29th annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Memorial Park
Boys soccer: Senior night ends in loss to Santa Clara 1-2

Boys soccer: Senior night ends in loss to Santa Clara 1-2

Rachel Lu February 14, 2012
Mental mistakes on Feb. 10 keep Matadors from a CCS playoff berth
unior Bobak Ohadi carries sophomore Baris Demirlioglu after scoring the game-tying score within the last minute of the game. With Photo by Rachel Lu

Boys soccer: Last minute magic leads to 1-1 tie

Rachel Lu February 5, 2012
Matador’s final play gives undefeated Los Gatos first tie on Feb. 1
Boys basketball: Matadors defeat Los Altos 49-44

Boys basketball: Matadors defeat Los Altos 49-44

Rachel Lu January 13, 2012
MVHS holds on to win despite a late fourth quarter comeback from former upper league team
Senior Dustin Polgar chases after the ball in hopes of bringing it into scoring position. Polgar scores once in the game to contribute to the 4-0 win. Offense was lob-sided towards the Matadors as they had most of the possession time. Photo by Rachel Lu.

Boys soccer: Matadors shut out Lynbrook Vikings 4-0

Rachel Lu January 8, 2012
Strong start continues on Jan. 6 with a second shut-out in two games
Girls basketball: Matadors fall to Cougars after early lead

Girls basketball: Matadors fall to Cougars after early lead

Rachel Lu December 10, 2011
Despite a strong first half, it was not enough for the win
Sophomore Faris Karaborni attempts to take down his opponent. Photo by Elvin Wong

Sports flash: Dec. 2011 issue

Rachel Lu December 7, 2011
The winter season begins with new changes to several teams and high expectations.
Girls Tennis: 2011 CCS champions by narrow win

Girls Tennis: 2011 CCS champions by narrow win

Rachel Lu November 17, 2011
Girls win first CCS title in four years against rival Saratoga
Dancing since six, Savale demonstrates a pike. Pikes, similar to freezes, require intense upper-body strength. Photo Illustration by Christophe Haubursin.

Dancing like a star

Rachel Lu November 10, 2011
Freshman Akshay Savale, with the support of his parents, pursues his dream of dancing and acting
Girls Tennis: Makes first definitive CCS win over St. Ignatius

Girls Tennis: Makes first definitive CCS win over St. Ignatius

Rachel Lu November 10, 2011
The undefeated girls continue their streak by winning 13-3 against St. Ignatius.
Shintas family farm

Shinta’s family farm

Rachel Lu October 27, 2011
Woodshop teacher Ted Shinta discusses his family's history in strawberry farming
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