This story was originally posted online in December 2007

In a tremendous run at the championship, our girls varsity volleyball team, supported by a huge number of students, family and friends, made it to the championship match, but were shut down Saturday afternoon by Santa Fe Valley Christian of Solana, in three straight games. The team repeatedly broke school records as they progressed from Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs, taking second place, to the Northern California (NorCal) playoff series, where they won the NorCal championship against Christian Brothers of Sacramento. The girls then played in the Division IV State Championship, December 1 at San Jose State University. It was a historical first to make it to the finals to begin with and our fans were so supportive and positive throughout the season that Harker was awarded the prestigious Steve Stearns Sportsmanship Award from the CCS for our out-of-this-world fan representation. Coach Theresa Smith said, “This season has been the most incredible experience for our players, our coaches and our school. I am proud of all of us for what we’ve accomplished.”

Additional news coverage can be found here:

San Jose Mercury News, Dec. 2, 2007

Ca. Interscholastic Federation

Mercury News, Oct. 12, 2007 by Dennis Knight: Harker Coach Sets Up Players To Win