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The student news site of The Harker School.

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The girls varsity volleyball team runs out flanked by the cheerleaders. Smoke billowed behind them and the crowd went wild as they exited from the locker rooms a few minutes before the starting whistle.

Live coverage: Harker confronts Branham High School in Northern California’s first outdoor volleyball game

All content in this coverage was reported within the duration of the Homecoming game on Davis Field on Oct. 4, 2025. Final score — Eagles 3, Bruins 1 (25-23, 25-21, 17-25, 25-15) 8:51 p.m. “The crowd...

The varsity girls volleyball team celebrates a point scored in their last match against Branham High School on Aug. 28. The two teams will face off again on Davis Field this Saturday in lieu of the homecoming football game.

Tradition transformed: Varsity girls volleyball headlines homecoming

by Eva Cheng and Lily Shi October 2, 2025

For the first time in school history, the varsity girls volleyball team will compete in the homecoming game against Branham High School on Davis Field on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The match will take the place...

The varsity football team takes the field before their home season opener against BASIS on Sept. 11. Injury concerns due to small roster size pushed Harker to cancel the traditional homecoming football game.

Football game cancellation breaks homecoming tradition

by Lily Peng and Wenjie Zou September 30, 2025

Harker cancelled the homecoming football game for the first time in school history, citing safety risks of playing with a short roster. They will instead hold a varsity girls volleyball match against Branham...

Right side hitter Nat Tan (12) jumps to tip the ball. Her tips allowed Harker to have an early lead in the first set.

Varsity girls volleyball defeat Branham 3-2 in historic season opener

by Lily Peng, Sports and Photo Editor September 4, 2025

Varsity girls volleyball opened their season with a tight 5-set win in an away game against Branham High School 25-22, 21-25, 25-21, 24-26 and 15-10 on Aug. 28. “This was our first time beating Branham...

Varsity girls volleyball coach Theresa Smith sets up a net before a training session. "“I had 11 players who committed to the summer schedule,” Smith said. “That kind of preparation helps us start our season right."

Fall sport coaches get head start to season through summer training

by Janam Chahal and Jonathan Szeto August 30, 2025

For spectators, the fall season begins with the first whistle of the opening game. For athletes and coaches, it begins weeks or even months earlier in the summer, during which they lay the groundwork to...

Running back Pedro Castro III clings to the football as Cougar defenders drag him down during the season opener match. The Eagles went 5-3 in the Pacific Coast Athletic League.

2024 recap: Fall sports highlights

by Eva Cheng and Tiffany Zhu November 23, 2024

From notable playoff runs to historic achievements, the fall sports teams wrapped up their seasons with strong performances in every league. Participating in the Pacific Coast Athletic...

Outside hitter Divya Bhupathi (10) lines herself up for a serve. The Eagles dominated the match against Eastside College Prep, scoring a majority of their points off aces in their three set victory.

Varsity girls volleyball destroys Eastside College Prep 25-4, 25-6, 25-5

by Eva Cheng and Jeremy Peng October 13, 2024

Varsity girls volleyball decimated Eastside College Prep 25-4, 25-6, 25-5 in the Zhang Gym on Tuesday. Outside hitter Divya Bhupathi (10) tipped the ball over the net to win the Eagles’ first...

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...

Outside hitter Elie Ahluwalia (11) jumps in preparation to hit the volleyball during the varsity girls volleyball match against Mills High School on Saturday. Elie's hits played a crucial role in the Eagles 25-21 second set win.

Varsity girls volleyball secures 3-1 victory over Mills on Harker Day

by Samuel Tong, Ashley Mo, and Mendy Mao October 8, 2024

Varsity girls volleyball defeated Mills High School in four sets in the Zhang Gymnasium on Saturday. Harker served the first ball and began the game with an aggressive offense. With key hits from...

Libero Norah Mehanna (12) congratulates fellow members of the varsity girls volleyball team after they win a point. The Eagles crushed Castilleja in three sets on Sept. 24.

Varsity volleyball topples Castilleja 25-14, 25-17, 25-17

by Isabella Lo and Jessica Wang September 28, 2024

Varsity girls volleyball crushed Castilleja 25-14, 25-17 and 25-17 in the Zhang Gymnasium last Tuesday. Defensive specialist Aline Grinspan (11)’s ace put the Eagles up at 4-3, allowing them to comfortably...

Setter Keira Chang (11) jumps and raises her arms to set the ball for her teammate during the varsity girls volleyball game on Sept. 17. The Eagles trailed at the start of each set but ultimately defeated Pinewood High School.

Varsity girls volleyball crushes Pinewood in three sets

by Heather Wang and Chelsea Xie September 22, 2024

Varsity girls volleyball defeated Pinewood High School 25-15, 25-16 and 27-25 on Sept. 17. Eagles trailed at the start of the first set, but setter Brooke Kubose (11) executed a nine-point serving run...

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