![Setter Emma Lee (9) sets the ball to the middle during the match against Pinewood on Sept. 12. “[I’m looking forward to] getting more skilled, learning more about my position and also becoming better friends with all of my teammates, Emma said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_4917-2-1200x795.jpg)
![“[Building nerf blasters] became this outlet of creativity for me that hasnt been matched by anything else. The process [of] making a build complete to your desire is such a painstakingly difficult process, but Ive had to learn from [the skills needed from] soldering to proper painting. Theres so many different options for everything, if you think about it, it exists. The best part is [that] if it doesnt exist, you can build it yourself, Ishaan Parate said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_8149-900x604.jpg)
![“Animation just clicked in a way. I had been interested in art, but that felt different. [Animation] felt like it had something behind it, whereas previous things felt surface level. I wasnt making that crazy of things, but just the process of doing it was much more enjoyable, Carter Chadwick (22) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-16-at-9.44.08-AM-900x598.png)
![“When I came into high school, I was ready to be a follower. But DECA was a game changer for me. It helped me overcome my fear of public speaking, and its played such a major role in who Ive become today. To be able to successfully lead a chapter of 150 students, an officer team and be one of the upperclassmen I once really admired is something Im [really] proud of,” Anvitha Tummala (21) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-25-at-9.50.05-AM-900x594.png)
![“[Volleyball has] taught me how to fall correctly, and another thing it taught is that you don’t have to be the best at something to be good at it. If you just hit the ball in a smart way, then it still scores points and you’re good at it. You could be a background player and still make a much bigger impact on the team than you would think,” Anya Gert (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AnnaGert_JinTuan_HoHPhotoEdited-600x900.jpeg)
![“Im not nearly there yet, but [my confidence has] definitely been getting better since I was pretty shy and timid coming into Harker my freshman year. I know that theres a lot of people that are really confident in what they do, and I really admire them. Everyones so driven and that has really pushed me to kind of try to find my own place in high school and be more confident,” Alyssa Huang (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AlyssaHuang_EmilyChen_HoHPhoto-900x749.jpeg)
![“My slogan is ‘slow feet, don’t eat, and I’m hungry.’ You need to run fast to get where you are–you arent going to get those championships if you arent fast,” Angel Cervantes (12) said. “I want to do well in school on my tests and in track and win championships for my team. I live by that, [and] I can do that anywhere: in the classroom or on the field.”](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC5146-900x601.jpg)
![“I think getting up in the morning and having a sense of purpose [is exciting]. I think without a certain amount of drive, life is kind of obsolete and mundane, and I think having that every single day is what makes each day unique and kind of makes life exciting,” Neymika Jain (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-03-at-4.54.16-PM.png)
Varsity girl’s basketball improves with win over Priory
Shreya Basu (12) looks to pass the ball to a teammate. Harker defeated Woodside Priory 64-46.
Varsity girls basketball defeated the Woodside Priory Panthers 64 – 46 at Blackford tonight.
Sophomore Jordan Thompson scored the first basket of the game in a fast-break layup. Building on the momentum, the Eagles maintained a solid lead throughout each quarter, culminating to a 18 point victory.
Jordan led the team in points, totaling 38 through all four quarters, including six three-pointers and twelve free throws. She was followed by freshmen Elizabeth Beamish and Satchi Thockchom, who added eleven and six points respectively.
“Jordan’s an incredible player. Talent is talent. She’s a sophomore, but she’s got the knowledge of someone who’s been playing for a lot of years,” Head Coach Alfredo Alves said.
After a close first-quarter, the Eagles pushed forward to round out the first half with a thirteen point lead. The Panthers narrowed the gap by outscoring the Eagles 12-10 in the third quarter. The fourth quarter saw the Eagles score 14 against the Panthers’ 8.
“They played really well,” said Elizabeth. “They had that shooter #32 [Tatiana Reese], but we still came out with it. We played really hard.”
Both Elizabeth and Team Captain Lekha Chirala (12) felt the referees missed several calls during the game.
“Overall, the referees could have definitely been a little more aware,” Lekha said.
The Varsity girls will play at home again on Friday against Crystal Springs at 6 pm.
“I’m looking forward to the growth of the entire team. It’s all starting to come together,” Alves said.
Tiara Bhatacharya is the Opinion editor for Harker Aquila. She is a senior and has been part of the journalism program since her sophomore year. Her favorite...
