The history of pride month. Not only is June the half way point of the year, but it also is Pride Month. A celebration of all different forms of queer across the globe. It is important to recognize the struggles that the LGBTQIA+ have gone through in the past centuries, and even, today. Queer culture can be seen everywhere and has enriched history. This large community stands together to be celebrated during the month of Pride.

The 2024 to 2025 season went well for the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys tennis team, going 4-1 in the Tri-Valley League, resulting in a 3rd place positioning. In the overall season, the Dragons went 6-2, showing the extent of the talent and dedication of the boy’s tennis team.

The 2024 to 2025 season for the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ basketball team went extremely, with a record of 7-2 in the Tri-Valley League, placing them at 2nd overall. For the general season, the Dragons achieved a record of 16-15, which allowed them to advance to the California Scholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Championship game, which they unfortunately lost to La Puente High School (La Puente) 70-63. Despite the loss, the Dragons still displayed incredible talent and effort throughout the 2024 to 2025 season.

The 2024 to 2025 season was incredibly successful for Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) swim and dive team, with numerous athletes making new personal bests at nearly every event. All of these athletes secured their own personal bests in varying events, highlighting the variety of Foothill Tech’s success. The Foothill Tech swim and dive team recieved various accolades throughout the duration of the 2024 to 2025 season, performing well at the Ventura County Swimming Championships and the Tri-Valley League Meet, both of which are hallmarks of the Dragons swim season.

The 2024 to 2025 season was somewhat rough for the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls tennis team, with the team advancing to Tri-Valley league finals, however failing to meet California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) standards to compete in the postseason. The teams league record was 1-7, with an overall record of 2-10. Despite their hardships, the Dragons showed resilience and dedication throughout the season.

The 2024 to 2025 season for Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) cross country team went incredibly well, The girls’ section of the team went on to place 2nd TCAA League Finals, ending their season in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Finals for Division 4, with Keera Wallace ’26 being a notable runner, as she earned a new personal best in the 3-mile event with a time of 18:27. The boys section of the cross country team did exceptionally well, ending up with a third-place finish at the 2024 CIF State Cross Country Championships.

The 2024 to 2025 season for Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) track and field team went incredibly well, with numerous athletes qualifying for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Finals, which took place at Moorpark High School on May 17, 2025. Even those who did not qualify for this event did exceptionally well, with countless Foothill Tech students achieving their personal bests in their respective events, notably with Connor Bursek ’25, who beat his personal best at the 300-meter hurdle race and by doing so beat Foothill Tech’s record that he already held.

The 2024 to 2025 season went well for the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team, with a total of 5 players making it to the Tri-Valley League Individual Finals, which took place at the Olivas Links Golf course and Santa Barbara Golf Club. Ultimately, only Audrey Yoong ’26 ended up advancing to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section postseason, however the entire team showed dedication throughout the season.

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) softball team finished their 2024 to 2025 season with a Tri-Valley League record of 1-7, placing them at 5th. Their overall record ended up being 8-9. Despite hardships throughout the Dragons were able to end their season on a high note, beating Nordhoff High School (Nordhoff) handily, with a final score of 7-0, highlighting Foothill Tech’s commitment and dedication to the sport. *note this is from last season*

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys volleyball team did well throughout the year, with the varsity team’s overall record being 17-10 for the 2024-2025 season. The Dragons won numerous league games as well as tournaments, which ended up qualifying the team for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs. The boy’s volleyball team also ended up 3rd in the Tri-Valley Volleyball league, being beaten only by Bishop Garcia Diego High School (Bishop Diego) and Laguna Blanca School (Laguna Blanca). Overall, Foothill Tech had a fantastic season for boys volleyball, thanks the to entire team’s continuous effort throughout the year.

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ volleyball team ended the 2024 to 2025 season with a 0-8 league standing, placing them at 5th in the Tri-Valley League. Overall, the Dragons ended up 3-10, but despite this record, the team displayed continual improvement and effort throughout the season.

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) baseball team did well throughout the full length of the 2024 to 2025 season, going 15-14, and ultimately placing 2nd in the Tri-Valley League, being beaten only by Saint Bonaventure High School (St. Bonnie). The Dragons also advanced to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs in their season, displaying the teams talent and dedication to the sport.

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ golf team performed well throughout the 2024 to 2025 school year, with a record of 6 players qualifying for league finals and the opportunity to take a spot in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) rounds. The overall outcome of the boys’ 2024 to 2025 golfing season highlighted the teams’ dedication to the sport, leaving the remaining players to carry on the legacy of success for future years.

Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) girls basketball team performed well throughout the year, ending up 2nd place a record of 6-2. In the overall season, the girls went 12-12. Ultimately, the Dragons made their way to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Playoffs, however this journey was cut short by a loss in Round 2, eliminating the team from further postseason games.

The girls’ soccer team at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) played hard during the 2024 to 2025 season, resulting in a 5th-place ranking in the Tri-Valley League. Their overall season record ended up being 5-9-2, with their league record of 3-5-2. Unfortunately, the Dragons ended the year with a loss to Saint Bonaventure High School (St. Bonnie), losing only by 1 point.

Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) beach volleyball team dominated the 2024 to 2025 season, with an overall record of 12-2. This impressive season resulted in Foothill Tech’s ranking in Calif. being set at 102, highlighting the teams talent and dedication to the sport of volleyball.

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ soccer team performed well throughout the 2024 to 2025 school year, placing 3rd in the Tri-Valley league with a 4-4 record. While their overall record was 7-8, the Dragons played well throughout the year, showing immense talent and dedication, with standout players such as Kaizer Castillo ’28 and Stefan Hubner ‘25, who is pictured above.

With the end of the 2024 to 2025 school year around the corner, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) variety of sports are coming to an end for the season, most on a successful note. With boys volleyball, girls basketball, baseball, and the boys tennis team making their way to their respective California Scholastic Federation (CIF) tournaments, Foothill Tech faced off against some of the toughest competitors in Calif., showing the extent of Foothill Tech’s overall success.