7:26 p.m. The Eagles run back onto the field for the 3rd quarter and start warming up.
7:24 p.m. As the senior homecoming representatives join the rest, Mr. Yager shakes hands with each student.
7:22 p.m. The homecoming class representatives walk onto the field with their class deans to “Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus. Representatives were chosen based on Harker’s values.
7:21 p.m. The class of 2025 takes the win in the tug-of-war championship after pulling for 37 seconds.
7:20 p.m. Cheers from the crowd erupt as the tug-of-war participants prepare to face off.
7:19 p.m. The junior and senior class tug of war participants take the field for the tug of war championship.
7:15 p.m. Harker Dance Company takes the field to perform an upbeat routine to a remix of “yes, and?” by Ariana Grande.
7:13 p.m. Varsity cheer runs onto the field. They performed to a remix of “Timber” by Pitbull.
7:12 p.m. Ravi Panja, father of offensive lineman and defensive tackle Shivraj, expresses his excitement for the game and the Eagles’ performance so far. “They’ve got two touchdowns and a very strong defense,” Panja said. “I’m really glad to be out here. The team has been great, they’re a small team but they have great teamwork, absolutely proud of them.”
7:09 p.m. The Hawks run the ball for a 3-yard gain. A flag is thrown on the play. The score at the end of the second half is 20–0.
7:08 p.m. Anzar is stopped with one second left on the clock after a 7 yard gain for first down.
7:07 p.m. The Hawks are pushed back to the 11-yard line from the penalty.
7:06 p.m. Jackson does the kick off for the Eagles, and the Hawks run the ball to the 22 yard line. A late flag is thrown on the play for unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for the Hawks.
7:05 p.m. Jackson does the kick off for the Eagles, and the Hawks run the ball to the 22 yard line. A late flag is thrown on the play.
7:04 p.m. Rayan’s two point conversion is successful. The score is 20-0 with one minute left before halftime.
7:03 p.m. Harker calls their second timeout in the final minute of the second quarter.
7:02 p.m. Rayan’s pass is complete to wide receiver Arav Vuppala, who runs 17 yards to score a touchdown for the Eagles. The score is 18-0.
7:01 p.m. Jackson carries the ball for a gain of 7-yards. Rayan’s pass intended for Vedant is incomplete. The Eagles will try for 3rd and 3.
7:00 p.m. Rayan’s pass to Vedant falls incomplete. The Eagles remain at the 30-yard line for 3rd and 10. ThePedro carries the ball for a 10 yard gain for a 1st down.
6:58 p.m. A Hawk takes down Jackson as a penalty is thrown on the Eagles for an illegal formation. The ball is moved back 5 yards for a 2nd and 10.
6:57 p.m. Jackson carries the ball for a gain of 5 yards on the play. The Eagles will continue at the 30-yard line for second down.
6:56 p.m. Anzar is stopped on the 4th down by Shivraj Panja (12) just short of the first down. The Eagles take over at the Hawk’s 35-yard line.
6:55 p.m. Pedro and center and nose guard Siddarth Sundar (11) bring down a Hawk at the 30 yard line.
6:54 p.m. Senior Oli Roman tackles an Anzar at their own 31-yard line, keeping the Eagles’ defense strong. Varsity cheerleaders encourage players to “hold that line.”
6:53 p.m. The Hawks pass the ball for a 1 yard gain on the play.
6:52 p.m. Jackson kicks off to Anzar to the 20 yard line. The Hawks successfully receive the ball and return the ball to the 26-yard line before being stopped by Harker defenders.
6:50 p.m. Eagles fail to complete the conversion for the second time. The score remains 12–0.
6:49 p.m. Eagles attempt a 2-point conversion, but the pass to Jackson falls incomplete. A “roughing the passer” penalty is called on the Hawks and the Eagles retry the conversion.
6:48 p.m. Jackson runs the football 11 yards for a touchdown. Eagles lead 12-0.
6:47 p.m. Class of 2025 and 2026 tug-of-war participants start walking to the field for their halftime showdown.
6:46 p.m. The Hawks take down Arya behind the line of scrimmage to a loss of 6 yards on the play. The Eagles are 3rd and Goal from the 11-yard line and call a timeout.
6:43 p.m. Eagles reach the four-yard line. Pedro is stopped after a loss of 1 yard on the play.
6:42 p.m. Pedro rushes for a five-yard gain. Eagles at the 17-yard line, with a 2nd and 5 coming up.
6:41 p.m. Jackson carries the ball for a 12-yard gain and first down. The Eagles are almost in the red zone.
6:40 p.m. Rayan runs the ball to just short of the 50 yard line before being forced out of bounds by the Hawks. “It’s been kind of back and forth,” math teacher David Goulette said. “We’re having a bit of trouble moving the ball, but our defense looks great. They really shut down the other team’s offense.”
6:38 p.m. The Hawks decline the penalty on the Eagles and take the 4 yard gain on their play.
6:37 p.m. Hawk player tackles Rayan on a keeper at the 35 yard line.
6:34 p.m. Rayan hands the ball to Jackson, who runs the ball. The referee calls a holding penalty against the Eagles, moving them to 1st and 20.
6:34 p.m. Announcer Mike Delfino shouts out senior pep band members during the interval between the first and second quarters.
6:33 p.m. Harker cheerleaders perform the color shout, rallying the crowd as the first quarter concludes. The Eagles lead 6-0.
6:32 p.m. Jackson catches the punt from the 21 yard line and runs it up to the 30 yard line before multiple Hawks bring him down.
6:31 p.m. Anzar runs a quarterback keeper again, but is stopped in the backfield by Marlo Sanchez-Taporco (9). 4th and 28 now for the Hawks, with the visiting team back to punt.
6:30 p.m. Anzar’s quarterback keeps the football and is Hit by Shivraj Panja (12), who helps keep the Hawks back at a long 3rd and 24.
6:29 p.m. Anzar runs out of a tight formation, but fumbles on the handoff. The Hawks recover, making it a small loss to bring them back to 2nd and 25.
6:28 p.m. Anzar’s run goes nowhere, hit by multiple Eagles. Yet another penalty on the play, for an illegal motion against the Hawks. Brings the ball back to the 28 yard line.
6:27 p.m. Flag before the play — a delay of game on Anzar. The Hawks will back up five yards to their own 33.
6:26 p.m. The Eagles go for it again on fourth down. Jackson runs for ten yards before going out of bounds shy of the down marker. Anzar will take over just inside their own 50.
6:25 p.m The Eagles go for it on fourth down. Rayan completes a pass to Jackson for a first down, but a flag is thrown. Holding on the Eagles, backing them up to 4th and 18 deep in their own territory.
6:24 p.m. Jackson runs for a fifteen yard gain, bringing the Eagles to 4th and 13.
6:23 p.m. Jackson runs for 1 yard. Eagles now face a 28-yard conversion on third down.
6:22 p.m. Rayan takes another keeper for 19 yards and a near first down before running out of bounds. The Harker o-line garners another penalty, backing up ten more yards on the holding. Now 2nd and 29 from the Eagles’ 19.
6:21 p.m. Rayan takes a keeper for a short gain. Eagles gain 1 yard.
6:20 p.m. Jackson gets the handoff on a jet sweep motion and breaks a tackle before coming down just shy of the first down. The play comes back due to a holding penalty on the Eagles. Now 1st and 20 from the home team’s 28-yard line.
6:19 p.m. Pedro runs the ball 16 yards to the 50 yard line. 1st and 10 for the Eagles.
6:18 p.m. Anzar punts the ball 70 yards to the 15 yard line. Pedro runs the ball to the Eagles’ 21 yard line.
6:17 p.m. A wall of Eagles stops Anzar on third down after a completed pass. The Hawks lose two on the play, and it is now 4th and 8 from the visiting team’s 5-yard line.
6:15 p.m. Pedro tackles an Anzar player, resulting in no gain. Harker currently holds a lead over Anzar, with a score of 6–0.
6:13 p.m. Anzar player intercepts Rayan’s pass in the end zone, and wide receiver Vedant drags him out of bounds. Vedant is called for offensive pass interference, and the play stands.
6:12 p.m. Hawks quarterback fumbles, and Jackson recovers the ball for an Eagle turnover.
6:11 p.m. Anzar receives a penalty flag for an illegal formation.
6:10 p.m. Jackson kicks off for Harker, and frosh Will Hou stops the Hawks’ returner at the Hawks’ 35 yard line.
6:08 p.m. Harker goes for a one point conversion, but Pedro is stopped 10 yards away from the endzone.
6:07 p.m Quarterback Rayan runs 57 yards for a touchdown, evading multiple tackle attempts.
6:06 p.m. Jackson rushes for a gain of 5 yards, resulting in an Eagles 2nd and 5.
6:05 p.m. The cheer team performs a routine, chanting, “Everybody up for the kick-off.”
6:03 p.m. The all-school choir, conducted by Susan Nace, performs acapella versions of the Harker and national anthems. Football players and audience members stand, holding their hands to their hearts.
5:58 p.m. The Eagles win the coin toss and will receive the ball to begin the quarter.
5:55 p.m. Harker 2024 Hall of Fame inductees join Dan Molin and football captains Rayan Arya (12) and Jackson Powell (11) on the field for the National Anthem.
5:48 p.m. The varsity football team led by seniors Rayan Arya, Vedant Yadav and sophomore Pedro Castro III rips through the “Go Harker” banner as they run onto the field amidst cheers from the audience.
5:46 p.m. Head of School Brian Yager thanked various members of the school community for their commitment to Harker Day and the Homecoming Game. “I want to take a moment to welcome our guests today, the Anzar Hawks,” Yager said. “Now, it’s my pleasure to direct our attention to the gauntlet of spirit and welcome the Harker football team.”
5:43 p.m. Second grade Eaglets take the field, dancing to “Fly Like an Eagle.”
5:40 p.m. Lower-school cheerleaders perform a routine to “Dance Forever.”
5:34 p.m. Former Harker football quarterback and captain Chris Tonev (‘23) returned to coach this year’s team. “It’s been a really great experience, especially to be able to coach the guys I played with for two or one years. It’s really awesome to see the development when I was a player and also when I was a coach.”
5:33 p.m. The sophomores defeated the frosh to secure third place in tug-of war after 1 minute and 5 seconds. The juniors and seniors will battle for the championship during halftime. “We came back from a rocky start,” Tanishk Konduri (10) said. “We’re the class of 2027. We don’t let little setbacks hold us back.”
5:30 p.m. The Class of 2027 and 2028 tug-of-war teams enter the field and line up in preparation.
5:22 p.m. Audience members begin to fill the bleachers. “I’m excited to see the spirit and the athleticism, and I love the game of football,” English teacher Nikolai Slivka said.
Varsity football hosts Anzar High School for the annual Homecoming game tonight at 6 p.m. on Davis Field.