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The student news site of The Harker School.

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The varsity boys volleyball team gathers for a huddle and a chant before the game against Menlo-Atherton on Tuesday. The team won in three sets, 25-13, 25-14, 25-20.
Varsity boys volleyball decimates Menlo-Atherton in three straight sets
by Jessica Wang, Margaret Cartee, and Alison Yang March 13, 2023
An illustration featuring a cyclist biking down a path. Cycling, in addition to being an environmentally-friendly mode of transportation, is, for many, a sport and a passion.
Cycling onwards: Bikers find their own path
by Emma Milner, Assistant Sports Editor • March 9, 2023
Chiefs stun Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII with second win
Chiefs stun Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII with second win
by Gabe Sachse, Co-Assistant Sports Editor • March 9, 2023
An illustration of the March Madness brackets. March Madness is the most prominent college basketball competition in the year, concluding the season in a single-elimination style playoff tournament.
‘It’s not normal basketball’: March Madness is here
by Kevin Zhang, Co-Assistant Sports Editor • March 8, 2023
Zachary Blue (11) leaps up for a jump serve during varsity boys volleyball practice on March 6. The boys won their season opener against Menlo Atherton.
Winter sports come to a close, spring sports dive into season openers
by Emma Milner, Co-Assistant Sports Editor • March 8, 2023
Varsity boys basketball seniors Matthew Chen, Mike Sullivan, Abhi Namala, Gordon Chen, Rishi Cherukuri and KJ Williams pose for a group photo with their families and coaches.
Varsity boys basketball team smashes Eastside College Prep 62-40 on senior night
by Ella Yee February 18, 2023
Leisha Devisetti pushes against an opposing defender at a varsity girls basketball game on Jan. 20. The girls host their senior night on Feb. 10.
Weekly sports previews: Feb. 1 to Feb. 8
by Emma Milner, Hima Thota, and Kevin Zhang February 1, 2023
Cassie May (12) prepares to receive the ball from a Harker teammate. With less than 14 minutes left in the first half, Cassie managed to dribble past the Tigers’ defense and landed a powerful shot into the upper left corner of the opposing net for Harker’s first goal.
Varsity girls soccer team loses to Notre Dame-Belmont 1-3 in hard-fought match
by Victor Gong and Andrew Liang January 21, 2023
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An illustration featuring a cyclist biking down a path. Cycling, in addition to being an environmentally-friendly mode of transportation, is, for many, a sport and a passion.
Cycling onwards: Bikers find their own path
by Emma Milner, Assistant Sports Editor • March 9, 2023
An illustration depicting various injuries that commonly occur within sports including a concussion, a strained meniscus and an ankle sprain. “Injuries are part of the game,” varsity boys basketball coach Alfredo Alves said. “Every injury [is] different, but the longer youre out, the longer youre away from playing, so just mentally, [players are] adjusting and understanding that its going to take time.”
Searching for the silver lining: Athletes persevere through injuries
by Emma Milner and Hima Thota February 3, 2023
An illustration of two martial arts students with one performing a kick and the other breaking bricks. Taekwondo has taught me to be disciplined, dedicated and confident in all I do, martial artist Anika Pallapothu (10) said.
Student to sensei: Mastering the art of self-defense
by Katerina Matta and Kevin Zhang February 2, 2023
Vyom Vidyarthi (10) sits behind the king and queen chess pieces at the large chessboard behind Dobbins Hall. His current standard rating stands at 2426.
Apex: Promoting to final rank
by Grant Yang and Lindsey Tuckey January 23, 2023
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The varsity boys volleyball team gathers for a huddle and a chant before the game against Menlo-Atherton on Tuesday. The team won in three sets, 25-13, 25-14, 25-20.
Varsity boys volleyball decimates Menlo-Atherton in three straight sets
by Jessica Wang, Margaret Cartee, and Alison Yang March 13, 2023

The varsity boys volleyball team crushed Menlo-Atherton High School in three sets 25-13, 25-14, 25-20 at home on Tuesday. After a pre-game...

An illustration featuring a cyclist biking down a path. Cycling, in addition to being an environmentally-friendly mode of transportation, is, for many, a sport and a passion.
Cycling onwards: Bikers find their own path
by Emma Milner, Assistant Sports Editor • March 9, 2023

Cycling, in addition to being an environmentally-friendly mode of transportation, is, for many, a sport and a passion. The sport redefines the...

Chiefs stun Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII with second win
Chiefs stun Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII with second win
by Gabe Sachse, Co-Assistant Sports Editor • March 9, 2023

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl 38-35 on Feb. 12, with the victory coming down to a late field goal by...

An illustration of the March Madness brackets. March Madness is the most prominent college basketball competition in the year, concluding the season in a single-elimination style playoff tournament.
‘It’s not normal basketball’: March Madness is here
by Kevin Zhang, Co-Assistant Sports Editor • March 8, 2023

The month of March traditionally marks the transition of turbulent winter weather into the warmer months of spring. But despite this seasonal...

Zachary Blue (11) leaps up for a jump serve during varsity boys volleyball practice on March 6. The boys won their season opener against Menlo Atherton.
Winter sports come to a close, spring sports dive into season openers
by Emma Milner, Co-Assistant Sports Editor • March 8, 2023

Varsity boys basketball, varsity girls basketball and varsity girls soccer closed out their seasons with Central Coast Section (CCS) games, while...

LeBron James broke the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s all-time scoring record on Feb. 7, reaching a a total of 38,388 points in his storied career. In today’s professional sports column “Game Talk with Gabe,” Aquila Assistant Sports Editor Gabe Sachse discusses his thoughts on the Greatest of all time in basketball debate.
Who is the GOAT of basketball?
by Gabe Sachse, Co-Assistant Sports Editor • March 3, 2023

LeBron James broke the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s all-time scoring record on Feb. 7, shooting a turnaround midrange jumper in...

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