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Introducing Dragon Athletics: Girls’ volleyball

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October 9, 2023
Saanvi Joshi
The varsity team laughs together as fun memories and conversations are shared, conveying their strong team connection.

At the start of practice in the evening, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ volleyball team converse about the team atmosphere and the components key in a strong team foundation. In the fifth episode of Introducing Dragon Athletics, the girls’ varsity team speaks on their experiences and highlights as their season comes to an end.

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