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The Foothill Dragon Press
Camden Taylor '27 and teammate Noah Wagner '27 raced down the final stretch of their three-mile course hosted by the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) in an attempt to bring the race home. A moment that emphasized both Wagner and Taylor's cohesive teamwork abilities.

Showing up every day: Camden Taylor

Dane Dodos and Ian Toreja • September 4, 2025

When Camden Taylor ‘27 aces his math test, the grueling three-mile race that lies ahead of him on the weekend doesn't affect him. In whatever Taylor faces, the background noise fades as he steps up to...

Jumping tremendously high in the air to quickly spike the ball over the net and pass the other teams heads, is number one, Samantha Jacobson ‘26. Jacobson was an essential player for this game, reaching, diving, jumping and pushing herself to her pull potential to leave out on the court. The team's next game is on Sept. 2, 2025 against Nordhoff Junior High & High School (Nordhoff) where the team will again give their maximum effort.

Going the distance

Ian Toreja, Reporter • August 30, 2025

Despite the energetic roar of the student section and enthusiasm on the court on Aug. 28, 2025, the result was unexpected for the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls volleyball team....

Samantha Jacobson ‘26 (number 1) happily high fives her teammate Emily Turner ‘26 (number 4) after an amazing play by Turner. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls volleyball team faced off against Buena High School (Buena) on Aug. 14, 2025, and secured a win during the first set. Despite this initial victory, the Dragons ultimately lost to Buena.

Girls volleyball face Buena High School for their first match of the 2025 season

Jocelyn Morales and Quentin Harris • August 16, 2025

On the night of Aug. 14, 2025, the Buena High School gym reverberated with the cries of fans who had arrived to cheer on the Foothill Technology High School Dragons (Foothill Tech) as the girls varsity...

The 2024 to 2025 season went well for the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys tennis team, going 4-1 in the Tri-Valley League, resulting in a 3rd place positioning. In the overall season, the Dragons went 6-2, showing the extent of the talent and dedication of the boy's tennis team.

Boys tennis

Chance Leandro, Reporter • June 7, 2025

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ tennis team came into the 2024-2025 season with a vengeance after taking runner up in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs...

The 2024 to 2025 season for the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' basketball team went extremely, with a record of 7-2 in the Tri-Valley League, placing them at 2nd overall. For the general season, the Dragons achieved a record of 16-15, which allowed them to advance to the California Scholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Championship game, which they unfortunately lost to La Puente High School (La Puente) 70-63. Despite the loss, the Dragons still displayed incredible talent and effort throughout the 2024 to 2025 season.

Boys basketball

Chance Leandro, Reporter • June 7, 2025

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ basketball team came into the 2024-2025 season with high hopes after making a deep California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoff run in...

The 2024 to 2025 season was incredibly successful for Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) swim and dive team, with numerous athletes making new personal bests at nearly every event. All of these athletes secured their own personal bests in varying events, highlighting the variety of Foothill Tech's success. The Foothill Tech swim and dive team recieved various accolades throughout the duration of the 2024 to 2025 season, performing well at the Ventura County Swimming Championships and the Tri-Valley League Meet, both of which are hallmarks of the Dragons swim season.

Swim and Dive

Dane Dodos, Reporter • June 7, 2025

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Swim and Dive 2025 season brought with it many challenges and successes. Qualified athletes from the Tri-Valley League Finals went on to compete...

The 2024 to 2025 season was somewhat rough for the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls tennis team, with the team advancing to Tri-Valley league finals, however failing to meet California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) standards to compete in the postseason. The teams league record was 1-7, with an overall record of 2-10. Despite their hardships, the Dragons showed resilience and dedication throughout the season.

Girls tennis

Chance Leandro, Reporter • June 7, 2025

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls tennis team took to the 2024 season with vigor after the previous 2023 season, where they placed third in league. The 2024 season concluded with...

The 2024 to 2025 season for Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) cross country team went incredibly well, The girls' section of the team went on to place 2nd TCAA League Finals, ending their season in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Finals for Division 4, with Keera Wallace '26 being a notable runner, as she earned a new personal best in the 3-mile event with a time of 18:27. The boys section of the cross country team did exceptionally well, ending up with a third-place finish at the 2024 CIF State Cross Country Championships.

Cross Country

Dane Dodos, Reporter • June 7, 2025

The 2024 Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) cross country team had a season highlighted by adversity and perseverance, as they ran their way through the regular season into the post. Both...

The 2024 to 2025 season for Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) track and field team went incredibly well, with numerous athletes qualifying for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Finals, which took place at Moorpark High School on May 17, 2025. Even those who did not qualify for this event did exceptionally well, with countless Foothill Tech students achieving their personal bests in their respective events, notably with Connor Bursek '25, who beat his personal best at the 300-meter hurdle race and by doing so beat Foothill Tech's record that he already held.

Track and Field

Dane Dodos, Reporter • June 7, 2025

The 2025 track season highlighted significant performances from many athletes, with deep runs into the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) post season. The season marked a historic record number...

The 2024 to 2025 season went well for the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team, with a total of 5 players making it to the Tri-Valley League Individual Finals, which took place at the Olivas Links Golf course and Santa Barbara Golf Club. Ultimately, only Audrey Yoong '26 ended up advancing to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section postseason, however the entire team showed dedication throughout the season.

Girls golf

Conor White, Reporter • June 7, 2025

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ golf team performed relatively well in the 2025 season. The girls ended their season with a strong league record of 3-1 and their full season...

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys volleyball team did well throughout the year, with the varsity team's overall record being 17-10 for the 2024-2025 season. The Dragons won numerous league games as well as tournaments, which ended up qualifying the team for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs. The boy's volleyball team also ended up 3rd in the Tri-Valley Volleyball league, being beaten only by Bishop Garcia Diego High School (Bishop Diego) and Laguna Blanca School (Laguna Blanca). Overall, Foothill Tech had a fantastic season for boys volleyball, thanks the to entire team's continuous effort throughout the year.

Boys volleyball

Peyton Fox, Assignment Editor • June 7, 2025

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys volleyball team ended their season with an overall record of 17-10 and left the Tri-Valley League in third place. The boys then succeeded in making...

With the end of the 2024 to 2025 school year around the corner, Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) variety of sports are coming to an end for the season, most on a successful note. With boys volleyball, girls basketball, baseball, and the boys tennis team making their way to their respective California Scholastic Federation (CIF) tournaments, Foothill Tech faced off against some of the toughest competitors in Calif., showing the extent of Foothill Tech's overall success.

Sports retrospective: Looking back on the 2024-2025 Foothill Tech sports seasons

Kyra Bouchard, Peyton Fox, Ian Toreja, Dane Dodos, Conor White, Julia Geib, and Chance Leandro • June 7, 2025

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