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Sports retrospective: a Foothill Tech 2025-26 athletics in review

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Peyton Fox, Kyra Bouchard, Dane Dodos, Ian Toreja, Jocelyn Morales, and Quentin Harris
June 4, 2026
The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) 2025-26 seasons come to an end with fantastic performances across the board. Statistics, highlights, and California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) matches reflect the fall, winter and spring sports and celebrate both players and coaches.
The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) 2025-26 seasons come to an end with fantastic performances across the board. Statistics, highlights, and California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) matches reflect the fall, winter and spring sports and celebrate both players and coaches.
Madden Velasco

With the end of the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) 2025-26 school year nearing its final hour, the Dragons athletics department wraps up the spring sports season. Lead by new athletic director, Jason Dinkler, the athletic department introduced fall, winter and spring sports rallies, bringing a sense of community and celebration to the previously overlooked department. Read below to hear about the Dragons 2025-26 sports results, highlights and statistics of their respective seasons.

 

 

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Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) girls volleyball team had a remarkable 2025-26 season with an overall score of 17-10 and 7-1 in the Tri-Valley league. With incredible and continuous improvement, the team has made a remarkable turn around from the 2024-25 season, even going so far as taking large steps in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).
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The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys golf team had a great 2025-26 season. They ended with a record of 3-3 in League, and 5-5 overall. Sebastian Huovinen ‘27 competed as first team at CIF, accompanied by Ben Markov '27, who competed as second team. Huovinen is seen preparing to drive the ball, with the intention of attaining the lowest score at the end of the match.
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Throughout the 2025-26 school year, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball team performed extremely well, ending in 3rd place with a record of 4-4 in the Tri-Valley League. The Dragons made it all the way to round three of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Playoffs. By the end of the season, they had an overall game record of 12-11.
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The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) baseball team did well in the 2025-26 season, placing 2nd in the Tri-Valley league with a record of 6-2. They had an over all record of 16-13 and they made it to the third round of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) in the Southern Section. The team demonstrated tenacity and perseverance throughout the season.
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The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) softball team placed 4th in the Tri-Valley league with a record of 2-6. Although they had an overall record of 10-10, they unfortunately didn't qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).
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The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team had a good season over the 2025-26 school year. The Dragons finished their season 3rd with a score of 5-3 in the Tri-Valley League. They made it to the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Playoffs, but ultimately lost to Carter High School, ending their season.
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The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boy's soccer team played well throughout the 2025-26 school year. They placed 3rd in the Tri-Valley league with a record of 2-5-1 and an overall record of 4-13-1. The dragons ended up making it to the second round of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) in the Southern Section, but failed to progress due to an intense game against Fairmont Preparatory Academy.
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The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls soccer team performed well in the 2025-26 school year. They had a record of 4-5-1 and placed 4th in the Tri-Valley league, attaining an overall record of 5-9-1. Despite their efforts, they were unable to qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).
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Throughout the 2025-26 season, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys volleyball team had a great season, and played excellently. They finished the Tri-Valley league with a record of 7 wins and 3 losses. Along with this, they had a overall record of 16-9. The team also made history whilst winning the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Division 7 Championship, marking the first time in the program that the team had achieved victory.
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Throughout the season, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team remained a daring opponent in the 2025-26 school year. Six Dragons qualified for the Individual California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Playoffs and the team won the Ventura Cup. The Dragons went to CIF as a team, but ultimately lost in the first round.
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Foothill Tech's girls water polo team had a stellar season, finishing tenth in the Division 5 California Interscholastic Federaton (CIF) Southern Section. At the end of the season, the Dragons ended with an overall record of 11-6 and finished second in the Tri-Valley league with a record of 4-2.
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During the 2025-26 season the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys water polo team tried their hardest and put in tremendous effort. Unfortunately, this effort was not translated to their win and loss record. Overall they had a record of 5 -10 and a league record of 1-5. Despite their low-scoring record, the team competed with strength and tenacity throughout the season.
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