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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Gymnast Linda Zeng (10) performs a switch leap during competition. She first began gymnastics at eight-years-old.

Apex: Vaulting to victory

by Eva Cheng February 22, 2024

Time seems to pause as Linda Zeng (10) launches through the air, knees tucked in tight to her chest as she flips once, then braces for impact. At the resounding thud of her landing, the audience erupts...

Seniors Dina Ande, Anya Chauhan, Heidi Lu and Cynthia Wang pose for a photo together. Friends and family attended the ceremony and teammates gifted the seniors with flowers and tiaras.

Varsity girls soccer destroys Priory 3-1 on senior night

by Mendy Mao and Ella Guo February 17, 2024

The varsity girls soccer team conquered Priory 3-1 during their senior night game on Feb. 8.  Prior to the game, the team along with friends and family gathered to honor seniors Dina Ande, Anya Chauhan,...

The class of 2024 cheerleaders pose for a picture with their family members during halftime at the boys varsity basketball game on Feb. 2. The team increased its numbers from three to 15 cheerleaders this year.

Cheer team honors seniors

by Katerina Matta, Co-Sports Editor February 15, 2024

The cheer team celebrated senior night during the varsity boys basketball game against Menlo at home on Feb. 2.  The squad performed encouraging cheers on the sideline for the first half of the...

Varsity boys soccer seniors stand with their families and head coach Ryan Masch for a photo. The team overcame SHP 5-0.

Varsity boys soccer notches 5-0 senior night win over Eastside College Prep

by Emma Milner and Katerina Matta February 10, 2024

The varsity boys soccer team crushed Eastside College Preparatory 5-0 during their senior night game on Feb. 5.  At 3:15 p.m., the team held a ceremony honoring their six seniors: Ryan Barth, Ben Cha,...

Varsity boys soccer co-captain Jack Yang (12) checks on a potentially injured player from the opposing team in a show of sportsmanship. Jack has played on the varsity team since his freshman year, becoming captain in his junior season.

Behind the score, subtle moments soar

by Brandon Zau February 10, 2024

Within every athlete and sport comes loud moments. The astonishing feat that immediately puts respect on someone’s name. The achievement that is echoed over and over because of its lasting impression....

Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes faces off against the 49ers Brock Purdy. The two teams will play in Super Bowl 58 on Sunday.

Students and staff share Super Bowl LVIII predictions

by Eva Cheng, Claire Yu, and Tiffany Zhu February 9, 2024

Excitement rings high as the days count down to the game that will crown the champion of the NFL. Fans gear up with friends to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers battle for the NFL...

Elbow sleeves, special socks, Rice Krispie treats and more comprise some of Harkers student-athletes sports superstitions. It’s very important to the game, even though it’s just a Rice Krispie, girls varsity libero Norah Mehanna (11) said.

Superstitions snag success for Harker athletes

by Minal Jalil and Katerina Matta February 9, 2024

Bouncing the ball three times before each serve. Drinking from the same water bottle every match. Wearing the same kneepads to each game, no matter how ripped and faded they become. Many athletes routinely...

Selina Chen (9) represents her club team while Finley Ho (9) dons a Harker jersey. Both split their time between the varsity girls basketball team and their club teams.

Battling for balance, student-athletes take on club and high school sports

by Katerina Matta and Claire Yu February 8, 2024

Imagine shaking off the rust from two long years spent in the pandemic for your first high school volleyball season. Then picture winning the Central Coast Section title. Next, you return to club training...

Head Athletic Trainer Wes Howard attaches the electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) machine to Emily Mitnick (11) to treat her injured hamstring. Student athletes frequent the trainers room before practices and games.

Tech tackles injuries

by Eva Cheng and Katerina Matta February 8, 2024

“R.I.C.E.” Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate. This famous acronym described the only options available to injured athletes before sports medicine became as widespread as it is today. As the industry gained...

Soccer player Claire Anderson (11) juggles a soccer ball. Claire joined the girls varsity soccer team in ninth grade and is currently co-captain.

Apex: Elevating with endurance

by Tiffany Zhu and Eva Cheng February 5, 2024

At the sharp tweet of a whistle, the audience erupts into deafening cheers. With a radiant smile on her face, Claire Anderson (11) sprints across the field to her teammates where they whoop and leap...

Forward Ryder Hewitt (10) steers the ball away from the sideline. The team currently holds an overall record of 5-10-1.

Varsity boys soccer overcomes Pinewood 3-1

by Aryana Bharali and Jessica Hu February 4, 2024

The varsity boys soccer team clinched a 3-1 victory over Pinewood at home on Jan. 24.  In the first half of the match, the Panthers secured a point as they crossed the ball into the 6-yard box, kicking...

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