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Girls Basketball

Quentin Harris, Reporter • June 1, 2026
Kalista Samples
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.

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball team finished the season with a record of 4-4 in league play and an overall season record of 12-11.

Jocelyn Morales ‘28 led the way offensively for the Dragons averaging 14.5 points per game and a team-high, 2.5 steals per game. Annabella Baum ’26 also had a strong season, dominating the paint averaging 16.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 blocks per game.

The team made a strong showing in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Division 7A postseason, securing playoff victories against Lucerne Valley and Fillmore before falling to Laguna Hills in the quarterfinals. With underclassmen stars like Morales returning to lead the court, the Dragons look to improve on their third-place league standing heading into the 2026-27 season.

 

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Quentin Harris
Quentin Harris, Reporter
Class of ‘28 | First year sports writer and certified F1 addict.
Kalista Samples
Kalista Samples, Photographer
Class of ‘28 | “Sorry?” / “I said I love The Smiths.”