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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Michael Chang (11) drives the play across the floor flanked by his teammates. Varsity boys basketball kicked off their season with a strong home win over Yerba Buena High School, scoring 83-28 in their first unofficial league game on Tuesday.

Varsity boys basketball team dominates Yerba Buena High School 83-28

by Jessica Tang and Brandon Zau November 27, 2022

Varsity boys basketball kicked off their season with a strong home win over Yerba Buena High School, scoring 83-28 in their first unofficial league game on Tuesday.  The Eagles opened the first quarter...

Varsity boys volleyball huddles in a group cheer before the game to excite the team. The eagles beat Saratoga High School 25-21, 25-23, 21-25, 25-19.

Varsity boys volleyball team celebrates senior night, sweeps Saratoga 3-0

by Chayce Milheim, Reporter May 12, 2022

The varsity boys volleyball team defeated Saratoga High School 25-21, 25-23, 21-25, 25-19 on Senior Night at home last Friday at 6:45 p.m.  Head coach Zachary Mattson emceed the senior night ceremony,...

“I never played polo before playing [that year, so] I was nervous. I was learning the whole thing. I feel like I got lucky because we didn't have anyone who was a goalie for JV. I was like, ‘Oh, I'm kind of tall and long.’ So I tried being a goalie. I was lucky that I was naturally good at it, and I got more confidence from there," Andrew Chen (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Seeking discomfort

by Bryan Xiao, Reporter April 12, 2022

Eyes darting back and forth across the basketball court as he observes the opposing offense, Andrew Chen (12) quickly notices an opportunity to make a defensive play. As the Eastside College Prep ball...

The celebrated seniors, their families and coaches line up for a picture after the senior night ceremony. 15 minutes later, the game against King's Academy began.

Varsity boys basketball team celebrates senior night against King’s Academy

by Kinnera Mulam, Copy Editor February 27, 2022

“Defense! Defense! Defense!” Thunder rumbles through the quaking bleachers in the Athletics Center as the crowd stomps their feet, hoots and cheers escaping them. The squeaking of basketball shoes...

Charles Ding (12) attempts a three-pointer from the corner during the varsity boys basketball team's match against Gunderson High School. The boys won 63-51.

Varsity boys basketball team defeats Gunderson High School 63-51

by Sabrina Zhu and Lavanya Subramanian January 6, 2022

The varsity boys basketball team defeated Gunderson High School 63-51 at home last Thursday, Dec. 30. Bowen Xia (9) put the Eagles on the board with two free throws. Kevin Zhang (10) and Bowen then each...

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