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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

Justin Yen (12) dribbles the ball down the court, protecting it from a Pinewood player. The boys lost 52-64 on Friday.

Varsity boys’ basketball loses on the road to Pinewood

by Sheridan Tobin, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2015

The Varsity boys' basketball team lost 52-64 at Pinewood High School Friday night in front of a rowdy Panther crowd and a small but enthusiastic group of Eagle fans. After falling behind 7 points to...

Broncos tight end Julius Thomas spoke to the varsity football team after school yesterday.

Julius Thomas talks athletics with varsity football team

by Megy Appalaraju and Ria Gandhi January 17, 2015

Broncos’ tight end, Julius Thomas, spoke to the Upper School's varsity/jv football team outside the weight room after school yesterday about his experience in the National Football League (NFL) and...

Nike+ Training Club: ★★★★☆

by Mariam Sulakian, Aquila Features Editor January 16, 2015

Set goals, find workouts. The new Nike+ Training Club app for women, released January 5, provides fitness-motivated users to create individual short and long term workout programs while connecting them...

Alisha is the new head coach for the Harker Swim team. The season starts on Feb. 2.

Varsity swim team welcomes new coach

by Vijay Bharadwaj, Reporter January 16, 2015

Alisha Garcia takes on her role as the new coach for the Upper School swim team, bringing her experiences and skills in swimming to the field. Garcia’s interest in swimming started when she was five...

Ramzi Jahshan (12) and Sharad Chandra (9) defend the ball from an Eastside player. The boys varsity soccer team defeated Eastside 2-0.

Boys’ varsity soccer wins against Eastside College Prep

by Kaitlin Hsu, Reporter January 15, 2015

The boys' varsity soccer team defeated Eastside College Preparatory School 2-0 this afternoon on Davis Field. The victory against Eastside improved the team’s overall record to 5-1-1. “Winning...

Annabella Armstrong (10) aims a front outwards kick at Jonathan Hochberg (11). The two attend capoeira classes conducted in Nichols Hall on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Finding the right sport: a task rivaling the Iliad

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor January 15, 2015

I am not a sports person. I can’t run very quickly, I have low stamina, I have the hand-eye coordination of a concussed frog and I probably don’t have the mental fortitude to be able to hold my own...

Center midfielder Kailee Gifford (10) dribbles the ball in the first half of today’s game against Menlo. Kailee scored the Eagles’ lone goal today, bringing the score to 1-4.

Girl’s varsity soccer kicks off league play, loses 1-4 to Menlo

by Apoorva Rangan and Kacey Fang January 14, 2015

The girls’ Varsity soccer team lost 1-4 to Menlo today, marking their move from the West Bay Athletic League’s Skyline Division to the higher-level Foothill Division. Center midfielder Kailee Gifford...

Anni Ankola (12) poses at his most recent tournament that took place over winter break. He started wrestling junior year and is now current team co-captain.

Started from the bottom now he’s here: Anni Ankola’s journey through wrestling

by Anokhi Saklecha and Shannon Su January 12, 2015

Senior Anni Ankola proves that it is never too late to find one’s passion. With no previous experience, current team co-captain, Anni, started wrestling later than most, as a junior. He soon discovered...

The durable yet light structure of the Sierra Quest provides for a comfortable and smooth ride.

Sierra Quest Bicycle Review- 4/5 stars

by Stanley Zhao, Reporter January 12, 2015

With so many busy schedules, it is often difficult to find time for physical exercise unless we actively participate in some form of sport. One great way to burn calories and reduce stress is through biking....

Shreya Basu (12) dribbles around an opponent on the way to the basket.  The girls won 54-11 yesterday

Varsity girl’s basketball defeats Crystal Springs Uplands

by Maya Kumar, Reporter January 10, 2015

The varsity girls basketball team won against the Crystal Springs Uplands School’s Gryphons 54-11 at Blackford on Friday. Harker maintained a lead throughout the whole game. The first quarter was...

San Francisco is one of the top four finalists for the U.S. bid for the 2024 Olympic games. The U.S. Olympic Committee is set to make their decision as early as tomorrow.

San Francisco bids for 2024 Olympic games

by Megy Appalaraju, Aquila Sports Editor January 7, 2015

2024 might seem monumentally far away, but the United States Olympic Committee is expected to announce their selected bid as early as tomorrow for the 2024 summer Olympic games. San Francisco is one...

Shreya Basu (12) looks to pass the ball to a teammate. Harker defeated Woodside Priory 64-46.

Varsity girl’s basketball improves with win over Priory

by Tiara Bhatacharya, Aquila Opinion Editor January 6, 2015

Varsity girls basketball defeated the Woodside Priory Panthers 64 - 46 at Blackford tonight. Sophomore Jordan Thompson scored the first basket of the game in a fast-break layup. Building on the momentum,...

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