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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...

Nick Drucker 25 makes a move to get past a defender. After getting past the first defender, he makes a move towards the basket, making a play for the Dragons.

Second half offensive run not enough for Foothill Tech to secure win against St. Bonaventure

Theo Kayser and Chance Leandro • December 11, 2022

On Dec. 6, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ basketball team hosted St. Bonaventure High School (Bonnie) at Ventura College for a highly anticipated cross-town rivalry matchup....

Esmi Casarez 23 uses her impressive ball handling skills to weave her way through and break Newbury Parks press, hoping to secure Foothill’s lead in the third quarter.

Girls’ basketball prevails against Newbury Park in a 38-27 face-off

Julia Geib, Reporter • December 10, 2022

As Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) enters the beginning of basketball season, the girls' team has had an overwhelmingly positive record at 7-3. Their latest home game against Newbury Park...

Foothill Tech players attempt to attack the ball and try to move up the field for an opportunity to score a goal.

Girls’ soccer suffers hard-fought loss against Channel Islands High School

Theo Kayser, Reporter • December 6, 2022

On the cold and rainy night of Dec. 2, the Channel Islands High School (Channel Islands) girls’ soccer team headed to Ventura College to face off against the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill...

A photo mosaic of Foothill Tech girls water polo players encompasses the rich history of the team and the dedication of players from earlier years. This mosaic includes photos of the team from the past seven years, and displays the amount of passion put into the program by both the former and current players.

Girls’ water polo demolished by Buena Bulldogs

Nisha Reddy, Reporter • December 3, 2022

With the sun setting in the background, players prepared to play a tough game against hometown opponents in a match between Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) and the Buena High School (Buena)...

Owen Houston 23 (number 0) reaches towards the basket and releases the ball for a wide-open layup, hoping to score some much-needed points for the Dragons in the fourth quarter. Fans in the audience cheer loudly as the ball inches toward the basket.

Brutal fourth quarter beatdown costs boys’ basketball the win against Channel Islands

Theo Kayser and Chance Leandro • November 26, 2022

On Nov. 22, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ basketball team faced off against the Channel Islands High School (Channel Islands) Raiders for their home opener. With Foothill...

During the first half, the goalie is able to quickly save a goal. This play renews the spirits of the players and the Dragons begin to sprint to the ball after the goalie kicks it.

Boys’ soccer bested in first home game of the season

Julia Geib, Reporter • November 23, 2022

On Nov. 17, 2022, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' soccer played against the Ventura High School (Ventura) Cougars in their first game of the season. Going into the game, the team...

The video section, a prominent group within The Foothill Dragon Press, joins together with some friends to discuss all things sports in the first episode of this new podcast series.

Video and Friends Podcast: Sports edition

Cole Dinkler, Ella Nicolle, Jenna Ostrom, Sofia Patiño, Malia Sanchez, and Emma Ippolito • November 10, 2022

A new group of journalists self-proclaimed as "video and friends" consisting of Ella Nicolle, Emma Ippolito, Jenna Ostrom, Malia Sanchez, Sofia Patiño and Cole Dinkler set out to answer the biggest questions...

On the windy day of Nov. 2, 2022 girls’ tennis faced off against Simi Valley High School at Ventura College in their first round of CIF playoffs. Julia Geib ‘25 and Lola Tennison ‘24 are introduced to the players in their first match of the day, high-fiving them with tennis rackets and wishing them luck in the game to come. Players from both teams, wrapped in jackets to stay warm, show their support by clapping and cheering on their teammates.

Girls’ tennis CIF hopes thwarted by Santiago High School in second round

Sam Noah and Chance Leandro • November 10, 2022

A massively successful season for the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ tennis team was abruptly ended on Friday, Nov. 4 with a loss to Santiago High School (Santiago) in the second...

Before the race started, the team huddled together on the starting line for a inspirational talk. They finished it with a loud cheer and then began preparations for their race.

Cross country captures another victory in TCAA league finals

Julia Geib, Reporter • November 8, 2022

Foothill Dragon Press · Keera Wallace: on how the team preformed On Nov. 3, 2022, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) cross country team prepared to run at Lake Casitas in the...

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