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Opposite Nat Tan (11) blocks Bruin outside Giselle Paedon. The Eagles had trouble stopping the Bruins’ swings in the first two sets, but defensive adjustments slowed the Bruins down later.

Varsity girls volleyball opens season with tight 2-3 loss against Branham

by Alison Yang, Aquila Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2024

Varsity girls volleyball commenced the 2024 season with a 2-3 loss to Branham High School on Aug. 29. The two teams traded sets during the game, 18-25, 25-21, 17-25, 27-25 and 7-15.  “It was intimidating...

Varsity girls volleyball cheers during the scrimmage. They currently hold a 0-1 record.

Varsity girls volleyball warms up for season with Wilcox scrimmage

by Mendy Mao and Vivek Moorjani September 5, 2024

Varsity girls volleyball competed in their second scrimmage of the season against Wilcox High School in the Zhang Athletic Center on August 27. Both teams used this scrimmage as an opportunity to practice...

Seniors Katelyn Hsu, Emi Fujimura and Metrica Shi smile with their coach Ie-Chen Cheng. The team plays in a lighthearted nine-hole round at Los Lagos golf course every year.

Varsity girls golf send seniors off with gifts and goodbyes

by Ashley Mo, Co-STEM Editor May 17, 2024

Varsity girls golf celebrated seniors Emi Fujimura, Katelyn Hsu and Metrica Shi at Los Lagos golf course on May 11. Per the team’s tradition, the girls commemorated senior night with a lighthearted...

“Right in it”: Girls golf competes at state championship

“Right in it”: Girls golf competes at state championship

by Ashley Mo, Reporter November 30, 2023

The varsity girls golf team competed at the California Interscholastic Federation State Girls High School Championship for the first time in Harker’s history at the end of their undefeated season...

Vyom Vidyarthi (11) hugs Lachlan Rossi (12) during the senior night ceremony before their game against Palo Alto High School on Friday. Each senior was honored with flowers, custom posters and speeches to conclude their four years to the program.

Varsity boys and girls water polo succumb to Palo Alto High School on senior night

by Brandon Zau and Jeremy Peng November 29, 2023

The boys and girls varsity water polo teams suffered defeat to Palo Alto High School 14-16 and 5-10 respectively on their senior night Oct. 19 in the Singh Aquatic Center. Before the game, students,...

The cross-country seniors pose with upper school cross-country head coach Kevin Oliver, holding up posters decorated by the team. "When we’re at meets, there’s a great team vibe where everyone is very supportive of each other," senior Emma Gao said.

Cross-country senior night closes with CCS qualifications and personal records

by Jessica Hu, Reporter November 23, 2023

The cross-country team competed at their senior night meet, the West Bay Athletic League Finals hosted annually at the Crystal Springs cross-country course, on Nov. 3. They celebrated their six seniors,...

Emily Bryan (10) races on a path around Baylands park in the Girls varsity race, the last event of the second WBAL meet. Racers looped around the park twice before diverging from the path.

Cross-country team earns season-best results at Baylands meet

by Emma Gao and Emma Li November 3, 2023

The cross-country team dominated in the second West Bay Athletics League (WBAL) race at Baylands Park on Oct. 23, which meet directors rescheduled from the previous Thursday because of high temperature...

Sam Li (9) searches for an opportunity to pass the ball. The boys junior varsity team took the game 17-11 vs. Palo Alto.

Junior varsity boys water polo crushes Palo Alto 17-11 in last home game

by Jeremy Peng and Kairui Sun November 3, 2023

Junior varsity boys water polo triumphed over Palo Alto High School 17-11 on Oct. 19.  The Eagles pulled ahead 5-1 with a little over a minute remaining in the first quarter. A shot into the top left...

Elaine Zou (9) serves the ball during the first set. Elaine lost both sets 1-6, 3-6, playing at the fourth singles spot.

Varsity girls tennis defeated by Castilleja 3-4 at ‘team night’

by Vika Gautham and Katerina Matta October 31, 2023

The varsity girls tennis team succumbed to Castilleja 3-4 in their final “team night” home game at Blackford on Oct. 24. The Eagles jumped to a start, with their first and second singles players...

The team celebrates after a kill from outside hitter Aline Grinspan (10). Aline, who usually plays in the backrow, began hitting for the Eagles this season following injuries to outsides Navya Samuel (11) and Elie Ahluwalia (10).

Varsity girls volleyball celebrates senior night with a three set victory over Priory

by Eva Cheng, Vivek Moorjani, and Alison Yang October 31, 2023

The varsity girls volleyball team crushed Priory 25-9, 25-7, 25-8 during their senior night game on Oct. 24. Harker celebrated seniors Margaret Cartee, Juhi Madala and Carol Song in their final...

Setter Keira Chang (10) sets the ball to middle blocker Emily Mitnick (11) as she sets up to swing. The Eagles defeated Eastside in three straight sets.

Varsity girls volleyball annihilates Eastside College Prep in three set match

by Janam Chahal, Shareen Chahal, and Claire Yu October 31, 2023

Varsity girls volleyball defeated Eastside College Prep 25-8, 25-13, 25-6 in three straight sets at home on Oct. 3.                 Harker began the first set with an early 8-3 lead...

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