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The Foothill Dragon Press

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The Foothill Dragon Press

On the night of of Feb. 8, 2023, the girls soccer team faced off against Filmore High School for the first round of CIF games. Lily Shadden 23 (number 17) fights to keep the soccer ball in bounds while her defender closes in. After receiving the pass, Shadden dribbles the ball down the field making a crucial offensive play, hoping to score a goal for the Dragons in the first half.

Girls’ soccer manages to overpower Fillmore in first round of CIF playoffs in a close 2-1 game

Emma Ippolito, Assignment Editor February 10, 2023

The sky had an eerie crimson glow on Feb. 8, 2023 at 6 p.m. as the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ soccer team warmed up for their first round of California Interscholastic Federation...

With Senior Night competitions in the rear view mirror and CIF playoffs just around the corner, check out our comprehensive coverage of the conclusion of the boys and girls soccer and basketball seasons.

From Senior Night to CIF: soccer and basketball sweep their way through the end of the season and into playoffs

Sam Noah, Editor February 8, 2023

As the winter sports season came to a close, the basketball and soccer teams at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) finished out triumphant seasons with the continuation of their consistent...

The varsity team gathers in celebration following their second goal, shutting out St. Bonaventure during a successful Senior Night.

Introducing Dragon Athletics: Boys’ soccer

Linda Manzo, Writer January 27, 2023

On the eve of the 2022-2023 annual Senior Night, the boys' varsity soccer team of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) gathered for their routine practice. Before their practice commenced,...

On the night of Jan. 18, 2023, boys basketball competes in a fierce game against Grace Brethren, winning by a final score of 57-45. Students from the stands cheer him on as Nick Drucker 26 shoots a wide open three-pointer from the corner. His defender screams, hoping to distract his shot.

Boys’ basketball wins second league game against Grace Brethren

Nisha Reddy and Rihanna Samples January 23, 2023

In the second league game of the season on Jan. 19, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ basketball team had a smooth warmup, anticipating a win against the Grace Brethren High School...

Foothill Technology girls water polo defenders attempt to block a shot from Malibu and try to keep their hopes of winning the match alive.

Girls’ water polo suffers 6-12 loss against Malibu

Julia Geib, Reporter January 22, 2023

On Jan. 17, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ water polo team readied themselves to compete in a fierce battle against Malibu High School (Malibu) in one of the final league...

On Jan. 7, 2023, a fierce battle with St. Bonaventure commences. A Foothill player quickly runs up to take a shot on goal, and opposing players watch nervously as he fires the ball towards their goalie.

Recap: Boys’ soccer absolutely demolishes rivals St. Bonaventure

Nisha Reddy, Reporter January 15, 2023

On Jan. 10, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons kept their feet hot, crushing rivals St. Bonaventure with a cruel final score of 8-1.  The Dragons recently lost their...

On the bright yet cloudy day of Jan. 7, 2023, Foothill Tech boys’ soccer competes in a fierce game against Cate High School. Connor Bursek ‘25 (number 18) skillfully directs the ball away from opposing players who sprint to keep up, moving the ball up the field and toward the goal.

Boys’ soccer bested 0-2 by Cate in a defensive matchup

Chance Leandro, Reporter January 15, 2023

On the sunny Saturday afternoon of Jan. 7, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' soccer team faced off in a league match against Cate School (Cate). The defensive match left the...

Mikayla Pecchi 25 throws the ball in to Lily Shadden 23, looking to score the games first points.

Girls’ soccer battles hard in 0-0 tie against Santa Clara

Theo Kayser, Reporter January 12, 2023

On Jan. 6, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons hosted Santa Clara High School (Santa Clara) for an intense girls' soccer match on a frigid night. After a tense game including...

On Dec. 16, 2022, the Foothill Technology High School boys basketball team faced off against Pacifica High School for an intense basketball game resulting in a loss for the Dragons. Featured above, Aidan Gomez 25 looks for an open teammate to inbound the ball to before his five-second time limit is over.

Boys’ basketball sustains hard-fought loss against Pacifica (photo essay)

Rihanna Samples, Photographer January 8, 2023

Click on the image below to see an Adobe Spark photo essay containing an overview of the boys' basketball game vs. Pacifica High School on Dec. 16, 2022 (optimal viewing on desktop).

On Jan. 5, 2023, the Dragons gather together during a timeout late in the fourth quarter, getting ready to go back into the game, finish strong and beat St. Bonaventure.

Girls’ basketball wins nail-biting battle against St. Bonaventure (photo essay)

Rihanna Samples, Photographer January 8, 2023

Click here to see an Adobe Spark photo essay containing a summary of the girls' basketball rivalry game vs. St. Bonaventure on Jan. 5, 2023 (optimal viewing on desktop).

On Oct. 25, 2022, Foothill Technology boys varsity cross country finishes racing at the CIF State Champioships in Clovis, California. Kai Bensen 23 comforts Erik De la Trinidad 23, offering support at the finish line after both athletes achieved a personal record for the five-kilometer course. De la Trinidad had a time of 17:32.5 and Bensen ran a 17:22.8.

Boys’ cross country takes eighth at the CIF State Championships to conclude their season

Beatrice Barnes, Writer January 5, 2023

On Nov. 26, 2022, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' cross country team made the trek up to Clovis, California for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Cross Country Championships...

Maddie Wicks 26 (number 2) tries to stop her opponents efforts to send the ball upfield.

Girls’ soccer loses in final minute against Fillmore Flashes

Nisha Reddy, Reporter January 4, 2023

On the chilly night of Dec. 16, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons girls’ soccer team went up against the Fillmore High School Flashes (Fillmore) in one of the most intense games...

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