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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

San Francisco Giants clinch postseason wild card

San Francisco Giants clinch postseason wild card

by Brandie Van Londen and Heidi Zhang October 5, 2016

The San Francisco Giants hold their position obtaining the wildcard during last weekend’s games against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and they are now eligible to play in postseason playoffs. In the two...

Peter Wu (12) retrieves the ball on defense and looks to pass down the pool. The varsity boys won against Fremont 16-6.

Varsity boys water polo defeats Fremont High School

by Maya Valluru, News Editor October 1, 2016

Varsity boys water polo defeated Fremont High School 16-6 on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Singh Aquatics Center. The Eagles led in the first quarter 5-0, and stayed ahead of their opponents with a score...

Kailee Gifford (12) kicks the ball during an away game at Prospect HS. The eagles lost the game.

Senior Kailee Gifford becomes new kicker for the football team

by Julia Huang, TALON Co-Organizations Editor September 28, 2016

For the past three years, all kickers for the football team have been soccer players, and Kailee Gifford (12) continued the pattern this year. “I get asked a lot if kicking a football is just like...

Nina Levy (12) gets ready to pass the ball against Homestead last year. Varsity girls water polo lost to Homestead 3-2.

Varsity girls water polo loses to Homestead High School

by Anvi Banga, Reporter September 27, 2016

Varsity girls water polo lost to Homestead High School 3-2 in a home game today at 7 p.m. In the first quarter, Homestead scored the only goal until halfway through the second quarter. Claudia Opris...

Sports scores update

by Justin Su, Sports Editor September 24, 2016

Varsity Football defeated the Santa Cruz Cardinals 27-25 in an away game Friday night. Girls Tennis defeated Crystal Springs Uplands 4-3 in an away game Thursday afternoon. Girls Volleyball lost...

After putting the ball, Katherine Zhu (11) watches her ball as it rolls into the hole. The girls set a team score record in a 183-194 victory over Sacred Heart Prepatory on Wednesday.

Varsity girls golf breaks record in victory over Sacred Heart Preparatory

by Michael Sikand, Social Media Editor September 22, 2016

The varsity girls golf team won its third match of the season against Sacred Heart Preparatory 183-194, recording the team’s lowest score ever at the Los Lagos Golf Course. The girls broke their...

Both teams scramble for the ball. The Eagles defeated Cupertino 16-6.

Boys’ Water Polo defeats Cupertino 16-6

by Justin Su, Sports Editor September 21, 2016

Varsity Boys Water Polo defeated Cupertino High School today 16-6 at the Singh Aquatics Center 4:30 pm yesterday, bringing their overall record to 14-4. “The score makes it seem like we came out and...

Will Park (12) avoids a tackle while running down the field. Harker lost 49-12 to the Encinal Jets.

Varsity football team loses to Encinal Jets

by Kevin Huang, Yearbook People Editor September 20, 2016

The varsity football team lost 49-12 to Encinal at a home game Friday night, and they now have three losses and one win so far this season. The Encinal Jets scored 14 points in the second quarter before...

Senior Will Park runs past a Menlo defender. The Eagles lost their home opener 48-0.

Varsity football team loses home opener to Menlo

by Melissa Kwan, TALON Seniors Editor September 11, 2016

The varsity football team lost 48-0 in their home opener against Menlo Friday night. With quarterback Nate Kelly (11), linebacker James Pauli (11) and center Dominic Cea (11) unable to play, the Eagles...

Arnav Tandon (12) throws the water polo ball. The boys lost 11-12 against Lynbrook today.

Varsity boys’ water polo loses to Lynbrook High School

by Vijay Bharadwaj, Opinion Editor September 7, 2016

Varsity boys’ water polo lost to Lynbrook High School 11-12 today in their regular season opener. “For the first game of the season, I think we came out with good intensity,” varsity co-captain...

Kailee eats beef tacos with a kale infused smoothie.

Sw(eating) Right Into Shape

by Justin Su, Sports Editor August 31, 2016

As school resumes this year, athletes begin preparation for their upcoming sports seasons by following rigorous diets to gain advantages once the season begins. Eating healthy is one of the most important...

Warriors win the Kevin Durant lottery

Warriors win the Kevin Durant lottery

by Alex Wang, Sports Editor August 31, 2016

Former Oklahoma City Thunder player Kevin Durant announced his decision to become independent of the Thunder organization and sign a two-year $54.3 million contract with the Golden State Warriors on July...

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