Boys soccer looks to upset Ygnacio Valley, advance to NorCal finals
by Vishnu Kannan, Winged Post Sports Editor
March 5, 2020
The boys soccer team faces off against first-seed Ygnacio Valley High School today at 4:30 p.m. for their Division III NorCals semifinals match. “In the last game, we had many chances at goals but were unable to convert them. In general, we need to be cleaner and eliminate careless errors,” Mu...
Varsity boys soccer clinches NorCal quarterfinals in penalty kicks
by Aditya Singhvi and Anna Vazhaeparambil
March 4, 2020
The varsity boys soccer team won their NorCal Division III quarterfinal matchup against the Galt High Warriors in penalty kicks 5-4 after ending regulation 1-1 and going scoreless in overtime. With goals from Andrew Cheplyansky (12), Arthur Kajiyama (10), Ishaan Mantripragada (10), Jeffrey Fung (12)...
Varsity boys soccer crowned CCS champions, advance to NorCals
by Aditya Singhvi and Anna Vazhaeparambil
March 3, 2020
The varsity boys soccer team defeated the St. Francis Lancers 3-1 in penalty kicks after ending 1-1 in double overtime in the Central Coast Section (CCS) Division III finals on Saturday, advancing to the first round of the NorCal Division III championship. Following a back-and-forth first half, the E...
Varsity boys soccer qualifies to CCS Finals
by Anna Vazhaeparambil and Aditya Singhvi
February 27, 2020
The varsity boys soccer team defeated Sequoia High 3-1 in penalty kicks in their CCS semifinal matchup yesterday evening at Redwood City, after finishing tied at 1-1. This win marks the furthest that the boys soccer team has ever advanced in playoffs. “I think it’s phenomenal. Before I showed up as ...
Winter sports begin playoff competition
by Muthu Panchanatham, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2020
As winter sports league play comes to an end, Harker basketball and soccer teams turn towards the upcoming playoffs. Having started their seasons in late October, the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs are a culmination of the hard work and determination of the teams. Girls Soccer The varsity girls soccer team fini...
Varsity boys soccer crushes Eastside College Prep on senior night
by Saurav Tewari, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2020
The varsity boys soccer team had a blowout 11-1 victory against Eastside College Prep on senior night last Friday, bringing their overall record to 12-3-2. The Eagles had no trouble scoring, controlling the ball for most of the game and earning multiple goals before halftime. They relentlessly att...
Boys soccer makes dramatic comeback to tie Sacred Heart
by Brian Chen, Kushal Shah, and Aditya Singhvi
January 29, 2020
The varsity boys soccer team tied undefeated Sacred Heart 3-3 last Wednesday at home, after having gone 8-2-1 in their overall season so far. Ishaan Mantripragada (10) scored the first goal against multiple Sacred Heart defenders. However, Sacred Heart retaliated and rattled off two straight goals be...
Boys soccer ties Leland 2-2
by Lauren Liu and Irina Malyugina
January 13, 2020
The varsity boys soccer team ended their close game against Leland High in a tie 2-2 last Wednesday, while the junior varsity team lost 3-1. “It’s definitely been a bit challenging for the boys. The boys are really starting to get to know each other, and it’s coming together,” varsity boys...
Live Updates: Soccer teams host last annual Kicks Against Cancer
by Anna Vazhaeparambil, Vishnu Kannan, and Alysa Suleiman
January 10, 2020
8:15 p.m. Coming out of the half following a dominant first half showing for the Eagles, the Eagles and the Woodside Priory Panthers’s defenses held strong, causing both teams to remain scoreless for the first 25 minutes of the second half. The Eagles offense wasn’t to be contained for long tho...
Weekly recap: Winter sports leap into early competition
by Anna Vazhaeparambil, Aquila Co-Sports Editor
December 15, 2019
Boys Basketball After kicking off their season with a team trip to Maui, Hawaii, in late November, varsity boys basketball has had a strong showing in recent games and currently maintains an overall record of 4-3. This week, the Eagles competed at the 58th Annual James Lick Invitational Tournament (JLIT) f...
Sports preview: Week of Nov. 4
by Aditya Singhvi, Aquila Co-Sports Editor
November 4, 2019
A few fall sports — Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball and Cross Country — will continue their playoff season next week, while four winter sports — girls basketball, boys basketball, girls soccer, and boys soccer — begin mandatory practices starting Monday. Girls Golf The Girls Golf team, after finish...
Soccer teams host Kicks Against Cancer event, raise funds for Camp Okizu
by Anna Vazhaeparambil, Reporter
February 22, 2019
Roars echo from the bleachers as the varsity girls soccer team scores yet another goal during their Kicks Against Cancer game. Smiles adorn the faces of students, parents and faculty alike as lavender balloons wave from the stands, serving as a reminder of what the teams are playing for. Kicks Again...