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Sports retrospective: Looking back on the 2024-2025 Foothill Tech sports seasons

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Kyra Bouchard, Peyton Fox, Ian Toreja, Dane Dodos, Conor White, Julia Geib, and Chance Leandro
June 7, 2025
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.
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.
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With the 2024-2025 school year drawing to a close, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) athletics department also wraps up its spring sports season. Read on for a rapid look back through the year with a combined coverage of various Dragon athletes and team highlights.

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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.
Boys tennis
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.
Girls tennis
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.
Girls golf
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.
Boys volleyball
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.
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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*
Softball
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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.
Baseball
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.
Girls volleyball
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.
Girls basketball
Throughout the 2024 to 2025 school year, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls' water polo team performed well, earning 2nd place in the Tri-Valley league with a record of 4-1. Their overall standings were 5-6, placing them at 228 in Calif. overall, highlighting the Dragons' teamwork and commitment throughout the school year. In addition to their Calif. ranking, the girls' water polo team made it to the California Scholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Champions for Division 5, however, they were unfortunately beaten by Hemet High School (Hemet) 9-5, putting an end to the Dragons season.
Girls water polo
The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys water polo team performed well throughout the duration of the 2024 to 2025 school year, ending up 3rd place in league. Despite their overall record of 4-12, the Dragons displayed hard work and resilience throughout the season, increasing their state ranking from the previous season by 66 places.
Boys water polo
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.
Boys soccer