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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

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Setter Emma Lee (9) sets the ball to the middle during the match against Pinewood on Sept. 12. “[I’m looking forward to] getting more skilled, learning more about my position and also becoming better friends with all of my teammates, Emma said.

Junior varsity girls volleyball triumphs over Pinewood in two sets

by Audrey Cheng and Claire Zhao September 21, 2023

The junior varsity girls volleyball team defeated Pinewood 25-8, 25-21 in a home game on Sept. 12. The Eagles started the first set strong, leaving little space for the Panthers to catch up. Pinewood...

Outside hitter Elie Ahluwalia (10) tips the ball over the block of Scotts Valley. Players switched between swinging and tipping in order to take advantage of openings in the opponent’s defense.

Varsity girls volleyball conquers Scotts Valley three sets to none in home opener

by Kevin Zhang, Aquila Co-Managing Editor September 6, 2023

Varsity girls volleyball triumphed over Scotts Valley High School in the Eagles’ home opener on Thursday, winning three consecutive sets 25-22, 25-21 and 25-18. Scotts Valley scored the first point...

Judi Abdelrazik (10) squats down in a defensive stance, ready to receive an incoming serve. At the libero position, Judi plays in the back row and helps control possession of the ball.

Frosh and sophomore girls volleyball team defeated by Scotts Valley in three-set match

by Ashley Mo, Disha Gupta, and Margaret Cartee September 6, 2023

The frosh and sophomore girls volleyball team lost to Scotts Valley High School 25-23, 16-25, 11-15 in their first home game on Thursday in the Zhang Gymnasium at 4 p.m. The Scotts Valley Falcons scored...

Adrian Liu (11) reaches up to save the ball from going over the net during the quarter finals match against Saratoga High School on May 9. The varsity boys volleyball team won their match against Saratoga in three sets, 25-17, 25-16, 25-22.

Varsity boys volleyball team defeats Saratoga 25-17, 25-16, 25-22

by Margaret Cartee, Aquila Managing Editor May 24, 2023

The varsity boys volleyball team bested Saratoga High School in three sets, 25-17, 25-16, 25-22 in the quarterfinals at home on May 9. At the start of the first set, the Eagles and the Falcons exchanged...

Triumphant, head coach Zachary Mattson holds the trophy of the varsity boys volleyball teams Central Coast Section Division Two victory against Carmel High School on May 13.

Varsity boys volleyball wins CCS Championship, sweeps every game in three sets

by Margaret Cartee and Brandon Zau May 21, 2023

The varsity boys volleyball team won the championship match 25-17, 25-21, 25-21 against Carmel High School on May 13 at Saint Francis High School, earning first place in Division Two of the Central Coast...

Co-Captain Tyler Beede (12) holds the CCS plaque and poses with the varsity boys volleyball team. This year marks the third time the varsity boys volleyball team has won CCS.

Varsity boys volleyball defeats Carmel 25-17, 25-21, 25-21 to win CCS Division Two title

by Margaret Cartee and Brandon Zau May 21, 2023

In the first set of the championship game, Harker and Carmel started out even, each side earning kills and placing tips until 9-9, when the Eagles blocked two swings in a row, causing Carmel to falter...

Adrian Liu (11) sets Rahul Yalla (10), earning a kill against Harbor High school in their match on May 11. Adrians favorite play of the game was his attack on the second contact at the end of the third set.

Varsity boys volleyball team shuts out Harbor 25-8, 25-14, 25-12

by Margaret Cartee, Aquila Managing Editor May 21, 2023

The varsity boys volleyball team crushed Harbor High School 25-8, 25-14, 25-12 in the semifinals on May 11 at home. Harker started off strong over the Pirates and scored many points through a combination...

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 chant, the home opener game for the varsity boys volleyball...

Navya Samuel (10) and Juhi Madala (11) block an Andrew Hill High School hitter. The front row players were able to successfully stuff many hitters during the day.

Varsity girls volleyball swings it away at second annual Spikefest

by Yifan Li, TALON Reporter October 31, 2022

Varsity girls volleyball attended the Milpitas Spikefest II Tournament away at Lincoln High School San Jose and Wilcox High School, finishing with a record of 2-3 on Oct. 22.  The tournament spanned...

Seniors Claire Kampmeier and Rachel Ning pose with their friends after the game ends. The team lost in five sets to Crystal Springs.

Varsity girls volleyball team falls to Crystal Springs at Senior Night game in close five-set battle

by Emma Milner and Kevin Zhang October 27, 2022

The varsity girls volleyball team lost to Crystal Springs during their Senior Night on Thursday with set scores of 24-26, 17-25, 25-22, 25-21 and 8-15.  The volleyball team held a ceremony before their...

The junior varsity girls volleyball team huddles during their game on Thursday. The varsity and junior varsity teams hosted their annual Dig Pink fundraiser to raise money for the Side Out Foundation, aimed to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Girls volleyball promotes breast cancer awareness through Dig Pink fundraiser

by Hima Thota, Reporter October 18, 2022

The girls volleyball teams held their annual Dig Pink fundraiser on Thursday alongside its junior varsity and varsity volleyball games against Priory. Admission to the games cost five dollars, and players...

Emily Mitnick (10) tips a ball over the net in the varsity girls volleyball teams game on Thursday. The team defeated Eastside in three sets.

Varsity girls volleyball team triumphs over Eastside in three sets

by Felix Chen, Vika Gautham, Andrew Liang, and Aishani Singh September 27, 2022

The girls varsity volleyball team defeated Eastside on Thursday in a home game, winning all three sets 25-7, 25-10 and 25-9. Harker quickly took the advantage in the first set, with Claire Kampmeier...

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