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Varun Fuloria (12) poses with a squash racket. Varun will continue his squash career at Columbia University in the fall of 2024.

Apex: Playing the game of patience

by Emma Milner, Co-Sports Editor October 18, 2023

Many athletes have an idol, from basketball star Stephen Curry to Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. But for Varun Fuloria (12), it’s squash three-time World title holder Ramy Ashour — “The Artist.”...

Nicholas Knauer (9) breezes through a flat section of the course. Runners gained speed here, ready to take on the upcoming hill.

Cross-country team traverses elevated course at Ram Invitational meet

by Jessica Hu and Emma Li October 18, 2023

The cross-country team participated in the Ram Invitational race at Westmoor High School on Sept. 30. Team captain Laurel Davies (12) organized for racers to don paper hearts with get-well wishes for Zaeem...

Navya Samuel (11) leaps into the air to serve. The Eagles lost to Crystal Springs in a three set match on Sept. 21.

Varsity girls volleyball team loses to Crystal Springs in three-set match

by Charlize Wang and Lily Shi October 12, 2023

The varsity girls volleyball team was defeated by Crystal Springs Uplands 23-25, 17-25, 22-25 in a home game on Sept. 21.   Harker opened the game with a serve by setter Keira Chang (10) and won the...

The Harker football team runs through the banner onto Davis Field for the 2023 Homecoming Football Game. The game took place on Saturday at the end of Harker Day.

Live coverage: Harker faces Crystal Springs Uplands for Homecoming game

All content in this coverage was reported within the duration of the Homecoming game on Davis Field on Oct. 7, 2023. Final Score — Eagles 30, Gryphons 52  9:51 p.m. The Gryphons’ quarterback...

Junior Allison Yang watches her shot after she tees off at the second hole. The girls golf team beat both Mercy High School and Castilleja School in their match.

Varsity girls golf team conquers Castilleja 244-255 and Mercy 224-262

by Tiffany Zhu, Reporter September 29, 2023

The varsity girls golf team defeated Castilleja 224-255 and Mercy 224-262 in a tri-match at Moffett Field Golf Club on Sept. 18.  Joyce He (9) and S Wang (10) started the match off for Harker in the...

Alison Yang (11) prepares to serve the ball in the junior varsity volleyball game versus Castilleja. The team won in two sets.

Junior varsity girls volleyball outplays Castilleja in two sets: 25-11, 25-18

by Isabella Lo, Co-Opinions Editor September 29, 2023

Junior varsity girls volleyball triumphed over Castilleja 25-11, 25-18 at home on Sept. 19. Harker opened the game by scoring the first five points. After the Castilleja Gators rallied to within three...

Norah Mehanna (11) prepares to dig a spike by Castilleja. The Varsity girls won the game against Castilleja in three sets.

Varsity girls volleyball bests Castilleja in three set game

by Claire Yu and Ella Guo September 28, 2023

Varsity girls volleyball defeated Castilleja 25-12, 25-19 and 25-21 in straight sets on Sept. 19 in the Zhang Gym.  Harker began with a lead of 5-1. After a tie at 5-5 from a comeback by Castilleja,...

Tvisha Ganesh (9) swims to defend against a St. Francis field player. Tvisha scored a point for her team during the first quarter of the game.

Varsity girls water polo defeated by Saint Francis 11-10 in overtime

by Mendy Mao and Ella Guo September 28, 2023

The varsity girls water polo team lost 10-11 to Saint Francis High School during sudden death overtime on Sept. 15 in the Singh Aquatic Center. Saint Francis scored four times in the first quarter but...

Marcus Blennemann (11) sprints up the largest hill of the course, nearing the end of the first mile. Marcus led the non-competing junior varsity (JV) boys team with a time of 22:58.

Cross-country kicks off season at De La Salle Invitational

by Jonathan Xue and Mihir Kotbagi September 22, 2023

The cross-country team competed in the De La Salle Nike Invitational race in Concord to begin the season on Saturday. The course spanned three miles around Concord’s Newhall Park, including long flat...

Co-captain Keren Eisenberg (11) attempts to block a Lynbrook player. The team currently holds a 3-0 overall record and is ranked #1 in the league standings.

Varsity girls water polo team overwhelms Lynbrook 19-4

by Charlize Wang and Emma Milner September 21, 2023

The varsity girls water polo team trounced Lynbrook 19-4 at home last Thursday, improving their league record to 3-0.  Within the first two minutes of the game, Mia Tang (10) scored two goals, heightening...

Setter Emma Lee (9) sets the ball to the middle during the match against Pinewood on Sept. 12. “[I’m looking forward to] getting more skilled, learning more about my position and also becoming better friends with all of my teammates, Emma said.

Junior varsity girls volleyball triumphs over Pinewood in two sets

by Audrey Cheng and Claire Zhao September 21, 2023

The junior varsity girls volleyball team defeated Pinewood 25-8, 25-21 in a home game on Sept. 12. The Eagles started the first set strong, leaving little space for the Panthers to catch up. Pinewood...

Players congratulate each other on a powerful kill during the first set. The varsity girls volleyball team upset Pinewood 25-15, 25-12, 25-6 in a home game victory on Sept. 12.

Varsity girls volleyball prevails over Pinewood with decisive three set win

by Eva Cheng, Reporter September 20, 2023

The varsity girls volleyball team upset Pinewood 25-15, 25-12, 25-6 in a home game victory on Sept. 12.  Pinewood opened with the first serve, and Harker won it as they started the game off strong...

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