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The Stampede

The official news publication of Monte Vista High School.

The Stampede

The official news publication of Monte Vista High School.

The Stampede

Monte Vista gymnasium, where practices and games are held

How MV Students Are Locking in for Winter Sports

Sydney Choi, Online Editor October 21, 2025

     With the holiday season just around the corner, Monte Vista students are ready to ease into the cold weather and long breaks; however, for those who are planning to represent Monte Vista’s...

Courtesy of Rich von Biberstein

Why Soccer Fans Need to Watch Out for The MLS

Parker Hamm, Reporter October 21, 2025

     If you’re a soccer fan, there's a high chance you care little about the MLS. But over the past few years, various things have made it so that you may want to follow it closely. The Major League...

Bob Uecker, one of the most famous broadcasters, died recently, on the 16th of January, 2025. He was well known throughout the baseball world and appeared in multiple television shows and movies. He especially knew how to make the audience laugh through his use of improvisation and comedic wit.

Talk of the Trade: Sports Broadcasting

Mark Plattner, Reporter October 21, 2025

      Do you ever wonder about the person whose voice radiates from the television or radio while following your sport of choice? Those dulcet tones invigorating your pride when your team scores?...

25-26 Football Season Predictions

25-26 Football Season Predictions

Liam Langley and Mya Chan October 9, 2025

     As summer shifts into fall, the buzz around campus turns to Friday night lights and the roar of the student section. With the football season just around the corner, questions linger about how...

Courtesy of NBC Sports Bay Area, Ali Thanawalla

Can Christian McCaffrey Sustain the 2025 NFL Season?

Zane Stoltenberg and William Dolezal October 9, 2025

     Growing up, Christian McCaffrey was a young boy who always dreamed of being in the NFL. After being highly recruited in high school, he committed to Stanford, where he was the first Cardinal to...

Courtesy of PJ. Simmons

US Open

Leah Lui, Reporter October 9, 2025

     Under the raging lights of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, current and former champions are aiming for the billboards at the U.S Open.       “I’m following Djokovic a lot....

Monte Vista Mustangs during a huddle in their playoff game against Bishop O’Dowd. 
Via Instagram - rowenawoodphotos

2024-2025 Monte Vista Football Recap

TJ Nagarkar, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

     Ever since Monte Vista football head coach CJ Anderson left the program in 2022, the Mustangs have faced an uphill battle to reclaim their spot in the Division 1 playoffs, finishing 2-8 in the...

The new Oakland Ballers stadium, Raimondi Park.

The New Dynasty of Oakland

Jacob Mann and Teague Wiegand November 7, 2024

     Picture this: it’s 2017, and the Golden State Warriors are NBA champions. The Oakland Athletics are playoff contenders. The Oakland Raiders are fighting for a spot in the playoffs with sold...

Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green pose for their last year together. Over 12 years, the three became widely renowned as the backbone of the team.
Credit: thesportsrush.com, “Draymond Green is a huge part”

Fall of the Warriors Dynasty

Amaya Jalal, Reporter September 26, 2024

     Many Warriors fans have pondered the same question — under current leadership and skill, can they make up for their recent catastrophic losses? The 2024 season was a trying time. Can it simply...

Brandon Aiyuk in the Ravens vs. 49ers game on December 25, 2023. Photo taken by Jed Jacobson.

Waiting for Another Contract? Brandon Aiyuk’s Situation with the 49ers

TJ Nagarkar, Sports Editor September 26, 2024

For the past several months, San Francisco 49ers standout wide receiver, Brandon Aiyuk, has been unsuccessful in signing a long-term deal with his team, casting doubt on his future in San Francisco. But...

Oakland A's fans sporting a "We Love you OAKLAND A's" banner at a game in the Oakland Coliseum. The A's will be playing their final season in the stadium and in Oakland before they head to Las Vegas in the near future.

Farewell Oakland

Tyler Choi March 24, 2024

      As the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season gets underway, the Oakland Athletics (A’s) are preparing to play their last season in their longtime home of Oakland, causing mixed emotions among...

Good Exposure or an Accident Waiting to Happen?

Theo Lee and Arjun Yadav February 22, 2024

     With winter sports in full swing, and spring sports starting up soon, sports teams' social media accounts have become active again. Over the past couple of years, popular sports teams at Monte...

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