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Cydnie Gutierrez blows by Grace Brethren player Kayla Hernandez 19. Credit: Claire Renar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Senior Night success for girls’ basketball, 65-46 over Lancers

Jack Vielbig, Reporter January 30, 2019

Over the past four years, head coach Jason Edgmond has built the Foothill Tech girls’ basketball program around a core group of seven girls that came to him as freshmen, looking to grow as players...

Dragons jump into the air to fight for the ball.

Girls’ soccer ousts Grace Brethren on Senior Night

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor January 29, 2019

For four members of the girls’ varsity soccer team, the evening of Jan. 28 marked the final regular season home game of their high school career. On Senior Night, the team’s four seniors (Angie Albarran...

Giovanna Postma 20 defends opponent.
Credit: Muriel Rowley / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ water polo is victorious against Malibu sharks

Katie Denger, Reporter January 24, 2019

The sun shone brightly on the Ventura Aquatic Center pool as the Foothill girls’ water polo took down the Malibu High School Sharks on Jan. 22. The final score was 11-6 in favor of the Dragons. The...

Justin Razo 21 holds his form after shooting a free throw. Credit: Abby Sourwine / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ Basketball: senior night brings “good win” over Bishop Diego (73-27)

January 24, 2019

“Tonight is a special night,” fan and announcer Jill Vallance ‘20 spoke into the microphone. “We will take a moment to honor our senior boys’ basketball student-athletes and their loved ones...

Head coach Jack Craig talks to the girls prior to the game. Credit: Ethan Crouch / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ soccer tops La Reina in a 4-0 shutout

Dylan Mullaney, Reporter January 16, 2019

On the evening of Jan. 14, the Dragons didn’t let the rain deter their spirits and came out to play an energetic and physical game against the La Reina Regents. Head coach Jack Craig felt that this...

A player from St. Bonaventure sticks their arm in the way of Bodhi McDonald ‘20; McDonald continues in his effort to score a basket. Credit: Ethan Crouch / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ basketball endures 79-62 loss to St. Bonaventure

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor January 13, 2019

Green and gold meshed with red and black highlighted a packed gymnasium for an anticipated Friday night showdown between two league rivals. On Jan. 11, the Foothill boys’ varsity basketball team played...

Dragons celebrate after scoring the first goal of the game. Credit: Jason Messner / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ Soccer loses first home game vs. Grace Brethren

Katie Denger, Reporter January 10, 2019

On the evening of Jan. 8, the Foothill boys’ varsity soccer team lost their match against Grace Brethren with a score of 3-1 due to missed opportunities and unfortunate mistakes in the defense. Despite...

New boys soccer coach, Jordon Points. Credit: Jason Messner / The Foothill Dragon Press

Jordon Points brings a “player-centered” coaching philosophy to Foothill Boys’ Soccer Program

January 8, 2019

In addition to being the women’s junior varsity coach at California Lutheran University and head coach of two boys teams at Eagles Soccer Club, Jordon Points has taken the position of head varsity coach...

Annika Arroyo ‘20 takes the ball wide towards the goals.
Credit: Muriel Rowley / The Foothill Dragon Press

In first home game, girls’ water polo cruises to 16-2 win against Cate

Nick Zoll December 12, 2018

On Dec. 11, the varsity girls’ water polo team hosted the Rams of Cate High School at the Ventura Aquatic Center pool. It was the team’s first home game of the 2018-19 season and there was a sizable...

Grace Combs 20 sprinting down the field with the ball. Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ soccer falls short in a 1-0 loss against the Cardinals

Dylan Mullaney December 11, 2018

https://vimeo.com/305687383 On Dec. 10, the girls’ soccer team faced the Cardinals of Santa Paula High School, rivals who had previously been in the same league. During the 2017-18 season, the Dragons...

Sophie Simon 21 carves a wave, causing an ocean spray. Credit: John Simon (used with permission)

Sophie Simon ’21: How surfing has opened her eyes to appreciation of her surroundings

Dylan Mullaney December 10, 2018

Many consider surfing to be a large part of Ventura’s community and culture since the town's birth. It is home to many popular breaks such as California Street, Mondos and South Jetty. According to the...

Azael De La Torre 22: jiu-jitsu is the key to ones confidence

Azael De La Torre ’22: jiu-jitsu is the key to one’s confidence

Thea Wulff December 10, 2018

Brazilian jiu-jitsu falls into both categories of martial arts and combat sports, where competitors routinely grapple on the ground while attempting to take down their opponent. Participants must...

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