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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Striker Ben Cha (12) winds up for a shot on the goal. “What might be an interesting idea is trying to get a bit more pregame hype,” Ben said. “Our energy during our warmups could definitely be a bit stronger.”

Varsity boys soccer suffers loss to Crystal Springs 2-1

by Desiree Luo, Young Min, Sidak Sanghari, and Michelle Wei January 22, 2024

Varsity boys soccer lost to Crystal Springs Uplands 2-1 at home on Jan. 10. The Gryphons scored two goals within the first 10 minutes of the game, but the Eagles’ defense blocked their continuous...

Co-captain Anya Chauhan (12) receives a pass. This was the team's first game of the WBAL.

Varsity girls soccer ties with Menlo 1-1 in West Bay Athletic League opener

by Desiree Luo January 22, 2024

Varsity girls soccer drew with Menlo 1-1 at home in the season’s first league match on Jan. 9. Menlo scored 28 minutes into the second half after a scoreless first half.  Co-captain and forward...

The Big 10 suspended University of Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh for three games on Nov. 10 after reports of a Wolverines staffer’s sign-stealing plot sparked major headlines.

Anatomy of a climb

by Gabe Sachse, Co-News Editor January 16, 2024

The Big 10 suspended University of Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh for three games on Nov. 10 after reports of a Wolverines staffer’s sign-stealing plot sparked major headlines.  Less...

Co-captain and shooting guard Kevin Zhang (12) defends against a Dutchman. The team played the Collegiate School from Manhattan on Jan. 3.

Varsity boys basketball succumbs to New York’s Collegiate Dutchmen in 49-56 loss

by Brandon Zau and Gabe Sachse January 15, 2024

The varsity boys basketball team fell short in a 49-56 loss against the Collegiate School at home on Jan. 3.  Harker faced the Dutchmen, from Manhattan, in the Eagles’ first game against an out-of-state...

Climate change worsens conditions athletes face in outdoor sports like soccer and skiing. The increase in temperature results in unfavorable air quality for soccer players and the melting snow for skiers.

Athletes run down the clock against climate change

by Tiffany Zhu and Claire Zhao January 11, 2024

Temperatures fluctuate, rising and falling by unprecedented degrees. Wildfire smoke fills the air. Sports practices are canceled. These realities may seem apocalyptic, but it remains true that outdoor...

Veyd Patil pushes during a cross-country race. He often dons unorthodox gear, like his pink sunglasses.

Apex: Chasing limits

by Katerina Matta, Co-Sports Editor January 8, 2024

A 103 degree fever. Exhaustion even after 13 hours of sleep a night. Half the week’s worth of missed assignments waiting to be completed. Veyd Patil (12) faced all of these obstacles as he prepared...

Forward Saahil Herrero (11) intercepts a Bruins pass at the start of the first half. The Bruins scored twice to open the game.

Varsity boys soccer falters against Santa Clara in 2-4 defeat

by Alison Yang, Young Min, and Felix Chen January 2, 2024

Varsity boys soccer lost to Santa Clara in a 2-4 bout at Davis Field on Dec. 15. The Eagles opened the match slowly, with the Bruins taking advantage and maintaining possession for most of the first...

Tennis player Pavith Khara (10) tosses the ball atop her racket. She plays for the varsity girls tennis team and competes nationally in the girls under-16 category.

Apex: Calm on the court, persistent in play

by Emma Milner, Co-Sports Editor December 12, 2023

In the scorching 100-degree Fahrenheit heat of Las Vegas, Pavith Khara (10) battles her opponent on the other side of the tennis net. The match nears four hours of play as she recovers from her first set...

Eva Cheng (10) navigates through Gunn's defense, finding an opening to make a pass to her teammate. The varsity girls soccer team travels to Westmont High School next.

Varsity girls soccer dominates season opener with 2-0 victory against Gunn

by Aryana Bharali and Edward Huang December 12, 2023

Varsity girls soccer opened the season with a 2-0 victory over Gunn in a home game on Nov. 28. Captain and defensive midfielder Anya Chauhan (12) scored a goal within the first six minutes of the game....

As Formula One's fanbase grows with publicity of drivers both on and off the track, unity binds this diverse global community together. “My favorite part about F1 is the high-speed cars and the competitiveness of the sport,” Shivraj said. “I watch most parts of the races, and I like the overtakes the best. They make it more popular, so more people are talking about it this year.”

Revving up unity

by Tiffany Zhu, Co-Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2023

It’s the inaugural Formula One Grand Prix in Las Vegas. The stands buzz with excitement, hosting fans ranging from Harker students to celebrities like Rihanna and Justin Bieber. Together, they witness...

Junior varsity boys basketball suffers loss to Lynbrook

Junior varsity boys basketball suffers loss to Lynbrook

by Kairui Sun and Lily Shi December 6, 2023

The junior varsity boys basketball team lost to Lynbrook 36-51 on Nov. 25 in Zhang Athletic Center. The Eagles dropped behind early in the first quarter, losing the tipoff to the Vikings and falling...

Bowen Xia (11) blows by a defender on a drive to the basket. Bowen is a team co-captain this year and plays the point guard position.

Varsity boys basketball defeated by Lynbrook 42-52 after leading in first two quarters

by Jessica Wang, Katelyn Zhao, and Selina Xu December 3, 2023

The varsity boys basketball team succumbed to Lynbrook 42-52 during a home game on Nov. 25. Both teams traded points at the beginning of the first quarter after Lynbrook won the tipoff. Co-captain...

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