The revival of the swim team brings back its emphasis on enjoyment and growth.

“We have lots of different people, and we just have so much fun in the pool. It’s always a great time,” Caroline Vanderkooij ‘26,  three-year swimmer, said.

Since many swim events are single-placed, accountability and the importance of pushing oneself are prominent parts of Vanderkooij’s experience. The importance of team bonding and community is crucial to having a good season.

Looking ahead through swimming goggles, the swim team’s first possible dive into competition waters is Feb. 21, 2026.

The ball is back on the boys tennis court. Dylan Files ‘26 highlights his leadership experience as a veteran player.

“The seniors usually lead the cheer at the beginning of the match, and we try to motivate people. If we get done with our match early, we go over to the other matches and say, ‘You guys got this,’” Files said.

Although competition size is limited to pairs, the importance of leadership as a team is seen through Files’ words of affirmation, as well as post-game dinners. The boys tennis team is known for its competitiveness, and after a rewarding season from the girls team, which ended with a CIF exhibition, the boys team has big shoes to fill.

The boys tennis team will have its debut matches on Feb. 16, 2026, against Buena High School on Buena’s courts.

Softball is known for its tight-knit community and fast-paced cheers.

Liliana Gonzalez ‘28 is not new to the world of softball, and after nine years of experience with the ball, Gonzalez speaks on how important her teammates have been in her athletic journey.

“Our biggest achievement is not even really physical; it’s just playing together and meshing together as a team. No matter if we win or lose, knowing my teammates will always be there for me is more important than our outcome,” she said.

Leaning into the friendly banter, Gonzalez criticized boys volleyball.

“Like, come on!” Gonzalez said, exasperated. “I think girls are better than boys in volleyball.”

Girls softball has already ended tryouts, and their first game is a home game on Feb. 18, 2026, against Santa Paula High School.

When it comes to domination at the net, boys volleyball quickly comes up as a point of discussion.

“It feels good knowing I can contribute to us winning and help us get further every year,” Curren Wiggins ‘26 said.

Wiggins explains how, when taking on the leadership role as a captain, “being a part of volleyball is cool because we actually win.”

When it comes to joking with other teams, baseball is a recurring subject.

“I heard some of those kids got ego[s],” Wiggins said.

The boys volleyball team will have its first non-league game on Feb 17, 2026, at Ventura College against Agoura High School.

As Shane White ‘26 steps up to bat for his last high school season, he speaks on the cruciality of fun and entertainment in baseball. White explains that through friendly rivalry, the team works harder. Ending last season at the second round of CIF, White excitedly speaks with high hopes for the upcoming season.

When asked why incoming freshmen should join baseball, White says the answer is obvious.

“Because it’s the most fun. When you look at other sports like swimming or track, those are just boring. Baseball is just the most entertaining personally,” he said.

The baseball boys will have their first step to bat on Feb. 2, 2026, versus Village Christian High School in a non-league home game.

Track and field is known for its intense victorious seasons at Foothill Tech. Due to the vast amount of variety in the sport, the ever-expanding track community is recognized as diverse and welcoming.

Andres Hernandez ’26 says that being in a leadership position for so many people is great for growth.

“I always love trying to help people and make them better. People look at me as someone who knows what they’re doing,” Hernandez said.

In track’s playful rivalry with other sports, baseball is often the target, supposedly for its “high ego.”

Track has its first meets on Feb. 21, 2026, at Moorpark High School for distance-only events, and for others at Houser Field.

Beach volleyball thrives on communication and energy because the sport revolves around teamwork between the two players at the net.

Samantha Jacobson ‘26 has been playing beach volleyball for over four years, making her a role model for incoming freshmen.

“I love being someone the girls can look to for guidance. If they have a good play, they might look at me and be like, ‘Sam, did you see that?’” Jacobson said.

When speaking of other Foothill Tech teams, she poked fun at boys tennis, joking about their loud volumes when playing.

The beach volleyball team will be going up against Rio Mesa High School in a non-league away game on Feb. 10, 2026.​

Boys golf shows that prestige is not always loud or high-intensity. Foothill Tech’s golf team is known for being dangerous executors when it comes to staying calm under pressure.

A key player, Ben Markov ‘27, contributes the team’s best qualities to the coaches.

“I think we have the best coaches. Mr. Powers is the best math teacher, and Aiden is the best security guard on campus,” Markov said.

The boys golf team will have its first swings on Feb. 26, 2026, against Santa Paula at Foothill Tech’s home turf.