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The official news publication of Monte Vista High School.

The Stampede
The official news publication of Monte Vista High School.

The Stampede
Tom Brady is considered the GOAT of football. Brady was drafted as the 199th pick in 2000 and retired 23 years later after having a monumental career.

Saying Goodbye to the GOAT

Emmett Mossler • March 27, 2023

 The title of “Greatest of all time” or “GOAT” is given to the player that has proven that they are the best there is. After a long successful career in the NFL, quarterback Tom Brady holds the...

A man's reaction after losing money sports gambling. Sports gambling has become an increasingly popular pass time for many people.

The Growing Issue of Illegal Underage Sports Betting

Krish Shetty • March 27, 2023

  Have you noticed the recent surge in sports gambling advertisements on TV? Did you notice the gambling advertisements during the Super Bowl from companies like Fanduel and DraftKings? If you haven’t,...

Chiefs wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster runs a route against Eagles cornerback James Bradberry in the late minutes of Super Bowl LVII. A controversial holding penalty was called on this play that allowed the Chiefs to secure the win.

The Third Team: How Referees Change the Game

Dylan Tell • March 27, 2023

   It’s late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. With the game tied at 35 points, the Chiefs are driving down the field looking to...

Monte Vista’s Women’s Basketball team poses for the camera after winning NCS Division 1 Championships consecutively since last year. Even with the team’s winning streak, there still continues to be a lack of school support from students.

Where’s the Love for Women’s Basketball?

Arushi Patra • March 27, 2023

   Female students on Monte Vista’s varsity basketball team have barely any representation or student body support on social media or at the actual games. With the spotlight on men’s basketball...

Famous soccer player Pelé celebrating with the Brazil national soccer team. He had just led Brazil to their third World Cup win in 1970 against Italy in Mexico City, Mexico.

The legacy of the number 10

Esther Premazzi • February 13, 2023

Named “The Greatest” by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Pelé is the reason soccer is the famous sport that it is, and gave his home country of Brazil, the reputation of...

Brazilians protesting the 2014 World Cup held in Brazil. Many were angry that the government spent money on the event instead of the country's many issues.

The not so Great World Cup

Krish Shetty and Julian McMahan • February 13, 2023

Who doesn’t love the World Cup? It is considered the world's greatest sporting event for the world's biggest sport, soccer. However, the sport is not as clean as it tries to make it look.       The...

Brock Purdy throws a pass in a week 18 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Purdy was the first “Mr. Irrelevant” in history to throw a touchdown.

Brock Purdy: Mr. Irrelevant

Tyler Choi • February 13, 2023

Not so irrelevant anymore. Brock Purdy, the National Football League’s (NFL) “Mr. Irrelevant” for 2022, completed the regular season undefeated once he took over as the starting quarterback for the...

Damar Hamlin celebrates after a defensive stop against the Miami Dolphins. Hamlin still has a long way to go before he could be cleared to play football again.

Winning the game of life

Devin Blish • February 13, 2023

On January 2nd, 2023, the National Football League (NFL) suffered an unprecedented tragedy. When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin laid motionless on the ground, the game that millions love became an afterthought.       During...

From Hero to Zero

Tucker Kiltz • February 13, 2023

Although Kyrie Irving is an influential and decorated NBA basketball player, his controversial comments have made his fanbase, along with people in the NBA turn against him after he tweeted a link to an...

Gio Reyna celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Augsburg. Reyna has been under immense scrutiny after his lack of effort during the world cup

Dethroned?

Matthew Fehr • February 13, 2023

     Just one month after the U.S. Men’s soccer team's first appearance in a World Cup in eight years, controversy is stemming  from an incident between the Head Coach, Greg Berhalter and his wife,...

Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda ejected from the game after umpires discover pine tar on his neck. Statistics suggest a correlation between substance use and batter safety.

Legalizing grip-enhancing substances for MLB pitchers: a step towards batter safety

Edi Zhang, Editor-in-Chief • December 14, 2022

A twenty-pound bowling ball falling on your head from under a ten-foot basketball hoop produces the same kinetic energy as a 90 mph fastball hitting your head. The amount of batters getting hit by pitches...

Gretta Callison dives into the pool starting her first race of the day. Callison competed in the Orinda Aquatics meet earlier this year.

The swimming sensation

Devin Blish and Iliana Sherry • December 12, 2022

This Monte Vista student athlete proved her doctors wrong.      At six years old, Gretta Callison experienced pain in both her heels. This led to a diagnosis of Sever’s disease: a disease that...

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