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Foothill Tech athletes “leap” into competition

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March 2, 2024
Lauren Kaller
On Feb. 29, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) baseball team, boys’ volleyball team and girls’ beach volleyball team faced opponents from St. Bonaventure, Oak Park and Fillmore. Beach volleyball and boys’ indoor volleyball secured a win, while boys’ baseball was forced to end in a tie.
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More in Baseball
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) baseball placed first in the Frontier league with an undefeated record of 6-0 and an overall record of 14-12-1. Team captains, Adam Arth ‘24 and Russell Brown ‘24, led the team to round one in California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) division seven playoffs.
Baseball
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has been recently active in sports, such as baseball, swim and boys tennis. As spring athletics wind down, various athletes move on to California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), where they compete with the best in their divisions.
Sports Retrospective: Spring CIF Playoffs
With the season at stake for Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), Aidan Gomez '25 puts pressure on his opponent leading up to the final innings of the game. Resulting in multiple stolen bases and home for Gomez, he helped his team and kept the dragons in the game.
Baseball falls in first round of CIF to Mary Star of the Sea
Foothill Technology High School’s starting lineup heads out to the field to warm up for the start of the first inning. The team talks strategy to prepare for their league game against Grace Brethren High School.
Boys' baseball trashes Grace Brethren 10-3 at home
On the night of March 19, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' baseball faced off against Canyon High School (Canyon) at De Anza Middle School (DATA). James Markov ‘25 (number 1) assisted in Foothill Tech's 7-4 win with his strong pitches near the end of the game.
Boys' baseball prevails over Canyon High School
On Feb. 29, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) baseball team played in their seventh game of the season against St. Bonaventure (St. Bonnie). The Dragons tied 5-5 after nine innings. Adam Arth ‘24 (number 8), hit a home run and celebrated it with his team at the bottom of the first inning.
Boys' baseball game goes lights out
More in Boys' Volleyball
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) places fifth in the Tri-Valley league with a record of 1-5 and an overall record of 5-14-2. Although they didn’t make it to California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs, the team still finished the season strong with a 3-1 win against Ventura High School (Ventura).
Boys volleyball
James Sokoloski ’24 receives Athlete of the Week for his remarkable boys’ volleyball season, where he has displayed exceptional leadership skills as one of the captains of the volleyball team. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all his hard work in representing the school.
Athlete of the Week: James Sokoloski
Will Haas ‘24 (number 6) receives a high set but is luckily able to jump high enough to reach the top of the spinning ball tipping it to the right. The ball flies pass Fillmore High School's middle blocker and falls at the feet of Fillmore's outside hitter.
Boys' volleyball takes an early season 3-0 sweep against Fillmore
In a close game against Bishop Diego High School (Bishop Diego) on Feb. 27, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) suffered an unfortunate loss. Fans were on the edges of their seat as Foothill Tech fiercely battled every second of the game.
Boys' volleyball lets lead slip in 3-2 loss against Bishop Diego
On the night of April 12, 2023, the Dragons honored their senior players while hosting the Laguna Blanca School. Hoping to secure a win on Senior Night and end their league losing streak, the Dragons played hard, but ultimately it wasn’t enough to beat the Laguna Blanca Owls.
Boys' volleyball
As the spring sports season inches towards summer, seniors are honored with Senior Nights to celebrate their journeys and accomplishments with their respective teams. From baseball to softball and boys' tennis to boys' volleyball, the commemoration of seniors is a tradition that continues to thrive at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech).
Spring sports Senior Nights: Boys' volleyball, boys' tennis, baseball and softball
More in Girls' Beach Volleyball
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls beach volleyball had a successful season of play, with a record of 7-1 in league play and an overall record of 11-6. In California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) division two, they finished the season strong, making it to round one of play.
Girls beach volleyball
On Feb. 29, 2024 Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ beach volleyball team faced off against Oak Hill High School (Oak Hill) and gained a successful win with a final score of 6-0. The Dragons started off their season with an undefeated six game winning streak. Morgan Houston ‘25 (number 2) leaps up, and spikes the ball over the net, contributing to the Dragons’ win.
Girls volleyball crushes Oak Park 6-0 in early season matchup
The Foothill Technology girls took on St. Margaret’s for the second round of CIF. The girls fought hard but came up short. Emily Drucker ’26 (number 4) sets for her teammate Jaelisa Lozano Rivera 26’ (number 18) who hit it over the net and gave the Dragons the lead in the match.
Girls' beach volleyball
About the Contributors
Chance Leandro
Chance Leandro, Assignment Editor
Aka Gumpkin. First year sports editor and dedicated hobby jogger.
Conor White
Conor White, Reporter
Aka Sonia. A second-year sports writer who is a runner by choice and loves eating and sleeping.
Nisha Reddy
Nisha Reddy, Communications Director
Fear my D.
Julia Geib
Julia Geib, Editor-in-Chief
Parmesan cheese lover.
Lauren Kaller
Lauren Kaller, Multimedia Editor
6'4" baller.