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The student news site of The Harker School.

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Junior varsity is not second place

Junior varsity is not second place

by Sam Li, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2025

What’s the first thing you think when you hear the words “junior varsity?” Let me guess: Second string. Not good enough. A backup plan. I used to think that, too. Three times over, actually....

Forward Tyler Wang (10) dribbles the ball during the junior varsity boys basketball game against Andrew Hill. The Eagles managed to hold off their opponents' comeback and secured the win.

Junior varsity boys basketball holds off Andrew Hill 59-54

by Emma Li, Wenjie Zou, and Caden Ruan December 26, 2024

Junior varsity boys basketball survived a late-game comeback and defeated Andrew Hill High School 59-54 in the Zhang Gymnasium on Dec. 20. Power forward Babila Mfonfu (10) tipped the ball to Harker...

Varsity girls volleyball players Eden Kelly (11) and Aline Grinspan (11) throw their hands into the air as they cheer for an ace. Points won off aces frequently garner their own chants.

Chanting like champions

by Jessica Wang, Winged Post Managing Editor October 11, 2024

The final minutes of the game tick away. Rhythmic claps echo throughout the stands as the spectators cry out: “Defense! Defense!” The crowd’s voice surges from the bleachers; members of the Harker...

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