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After securing second place in league with a 6-2 record, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball team embarked on their journey through California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Playoffs. With a 48-31 win over Pacifica Christian High School, the Dragons moved on to round two facing off against Tesoro High School (Tesoro) on Feb. 15, 2025. In this photo, Lauren Kaller '25 (number 0) drives past her defender toward the basket, determined to make a successful play on offense. Kaller put up 10 points and had many defensive stops and steals.

Girls basketball falls in the second round of CIF to Tesoro

Ian Toreja, Reporter • February 20, 2025

The disheartening sound of the buzzer signified the end of not only the fourth quarter, but also in of the 2024 winter sports season for the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball...

Ronan Murphy ‘25 and Connor Bursek ‘25 played in their final season representing the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons. Murphy and Bursek, both captains of the team, worked together to inspire and motivate the team in their California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) run.

Boys soccer eliminated in second round match against Cobalt

Conor White and Peyton Fox • February 20, 2025

Foothill Tech defeats Le Lychee 7-1 in the first round of CIF On Feb. 13, 2025, under Ventura College stadium lights, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team battled against...

Six seniors stand side by side on the field for senior night, each holding a bouquet of flowers and proudly wearing their jerseys. Surrounded by their teammates, they take a moment to reflect on their years of hard work and dedication to the sport, as the crowd cheers in appreciation of their accomplishments.

Girls soccer crushes Bishop Diego at annual Senior Night

Peyton Fox, Reporter • February 3, 2025

On the chilly night of Jan. 28, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls soccer team prepared to go up against Bishop Diego High School (Bishop Diego). Earlier that night the Dragons...

As all five Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) winter sports seasons slowly wind down, each team honors their senior athletes for their hard work and dedication to the program. Each Senior Night was unique but shared the common thread of celebration. Follow along for some comprehensive coverage of the conclusion of girls basketball, boys basketball, boys soccer, girls soccer and girls water polo.

Winter sports retrospective

Kyra Bouchard, Dane Dodos, Conor White, Peyton Fox, and Ian Toreja • February 3, 2025

On Jan. 23, 2025 Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) faced off against a league opponent Cate School (Cate) at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Lauren Happel '26 (number 12) scans the pool for an open teammate to give her team an advantage. Happel grips the ball tightly as her defender closes in and delivers a swift pass which later results in a score for Foothill Tech.

Girls water polo defeats Cate, 7-5 on Senior Night

Ian Toreja, Reporter • February 3, 2025

On Jan. 23, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls water polo team celebrated a 7-5 victory over Cate School (Cate) at the Ventura Aquatic Center pool. Along with the victory,...

Aidan Gomez ‘25 (number 10) is pictured here posing with his mother on his honorable night of celebration. Tons of Foothill Tech students gathered in the stands of the gym inside Ventra college to support their school's basketball team. Staff, family, friends and students all celebrated an amazing night watching the Dragons win to send off the seniors in their second to last game of the season.

Foothill Tech boys basketball clutches a landslide victory on Senior Night

Kyra Bouchard, Reporter • February 2, 2025

On Jan. 31, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team faced off against Grace Brethren School (Grace) in a game dominated by Foothill Tech at the Ventura College Gymnasium...

On Jan. 30, 2025 family and friends gathered around the soccer field at Ventura College to support Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) senior boys on their celebratory senior night. This match was held against Bishop Garcia Diego High School (Bishop Diego) and ended in a Foothill Tech win with a final score of 3-1, making the teams league record 4-4, with a spot in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Before the game, a ceremony was held where each senior walked down the field hand in hand with their family, while one of their coaches listed off a few fun facts about the player. The seniors that were reconsider were Julian Lopez ‘25, Stefan Hubner ‘25, Samuel Lozano ‘25, Christophe Issa ‘25, Kiran Maserang ‘25, Jaysen Fernandez ‘25, Julian Cartellieri ‘25, Connor Bursek ‘25, Ronan Murphy ‘25, Alex Sundberg ‘25 and Johann Cerda ‘25.

Boys soccer Senior Night

Dane Dodos, Staffer • February 2, 2025

With heartfelt speeches from family and friends going out to the graduating class of 2025, emotions ran high as the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team prepared for an intense...

On the cold night of Jan. 24, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball hosted their second and final game against Cate School (Cate) resulting in a 58-37 win. The game honored their graduating class of seniors, as their season winds down to an end. Each senior received flowers and heartfelt speeches from their teammates. Pictured is Rihanna Samples '25 (number 2), Lauren Kaller '25 (number 0) and Vivian Ryan '25 (number 30) posing with their families to celebrate their high school basketball careers.

Girls basketball demolishes Cate on senior night

Conor White, Reporter • February 2, 2025

On the evening of Jan. 24, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball team took to the court to face off against the Cate School (Cate) on their annual Senior Night. Prior...

Addison "Addi" Fallon ’25 receives Athlete of the Week for her ongoing remarkable girls soccer season, where she has displayed exceptional leadership and skills as one of the captains on the girls soccer team. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.

Athlete of the week: Addi Fallon

Kyra Bouchard, Reporter • January 30, 2025

Addi Fallon '25 is a star on the soccer field and a crucial player for the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls soccer team. Fallon began her soccer career at Foothill Tech as a sophomore...

On the late night of Jan. 16, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) lost to St. Bonaventure (Bonnie) in their third league game of the season. Sofia Vega '26 dribbles at the top of the key, carefully surveying the defense and looking for an opening as she orchestrates the offense. As a forward, Vega displayed her court vision and basketball IQ throughput the game, running the floor and setting up key plays.

Girls basketball suffers a 42 -62 loss to cross-town rivals

Dane Dodos, Reporter • January 19, 2025

On the chilled night of Jan. 16, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball team played cross-town rivals St. Bonaventure High School (Bonnie) in a highly anticipated...

On Jan. 14, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons faced off against the St. Bonaventure Seraphs. Pictured above, Siena Meter '26 drives down the sideline in hopes of passing the ball into scoring position.

Girls soccer falls in a 0-2 dogfight against St. Bonaventure

Ian Toreja, Reporter • January 17, 2025

On Jan. 14, 2025 the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls soccer team faced-off against their rival Saint Bonaventure High School (Bonnie) on the Buena High School football field. After...

On Jan. 9, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team played against Thatcher High School (Thatcher) in a league match. The dragons took the win 3-0 with goals from Dylan Files '26 (number 6), Kaizer Castillo '28 (number 7) and Ammar Atiah '26 (number 20).

Boys soccer triumphs over Thacher in dominant 3-0 victory

Conor White, Reporter • January 11, 2025

Under the lights on Jan. 9, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team hosted The Thacher School (Thacher) at Ventura College for an exciting matchup. After two halves of...

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