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On the chilly night of Jan. 10, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team started the new year strong, winning their first league game against the Thacher School (Thacher). Foothill Tech huddles up at the end of the first quarter with a quick motivational talk from their head coach Jamaal Brown. They lead the first quarter with a score of 11-10.

Boys’ basketball shuts down Thacher in first league game

Conor White, Reporter • January 13, 2024

On the evening of Jan. 10, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ basketball team competed against the Thacher School (Thacher) in their first league game of their season. The...

On Jan. 4, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball team played against St. Bonaventure High School (Bonnie) in a league game. The Dragons won with a score of 49-32.

Girls’ basketball outlasts St. Bonaventure in 49-32 win

Ian Toreja, Reporter • January 7, 2024

On Jan. 4, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball team took on their rivals, St. Bonaventure High School (Bonnie), on the hardwood of the Ventura College gymnasium....

Alexa Taylor ’24 receives Athlete of the Week for her remarkable 2023 sports season, where she has begun to display her exceptional skills as one of the top girls’ basketball players on campus. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.

Athlete of the Week: Alexa Taylor

Conor White, Reporter • January 2, 2024

As the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball team enters the middle of their season, an exceptional player that regularly stands out is Alexa Taylor ‘24. Taylor, a dedicated...

On Dec. 18, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ basketball team faced a tough loss against Newbury Park High School (Newbury) in a non-league game with a score of 39-50.

Boys’ basketball endures a hard fought loss against Newbury

Ian Toreja, Reporter • December 21, 2023

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ basketball team faced off against Newbury Park High School (Newbury) in a game highlighted with deep threes, shifty plays and an energetic home...

Maddie Wicks 26 has been playing soccer since she was five and has continued to persist and work hard in the sport she loves. After only having been with the Dragons soccer program for two years she has helped shape it into the unique community it is today.

Athlete of the week: Maddie Wicks

Dane Dodos, Reporter • December 18, 2023

With the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ soccer team winding up their season, one player continues to stand out with her hard work and dedication on and off the field. Maddie Wicks...

On Dec. 14, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball faced a heartbreaking loss to Santa Barbara High School (Santa Barbara) with a score of 31-34. In this photo, Janae Dixon 24 (number 22) and Rihanna Samples 25 (number 2) jump up trying to secure the rebound for an offensive possession.

Girls’ basketball narrowly loses to Santa Barbara in tight matchup

Conor White, Reporter • December 17, 2023

On Dec. 14, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball team played the Santa Barbara High School Dons (Santa Barbara) at Ventura High School’s (Ventura) Tuttle...

On the breezy afternoon of Dec. 14, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) varsity boys’ soccer takes on St. Bonaventure High School (St. Bonnie) in a victorious 9-0 win. The Dragons started out strong, taking the upper hand quickly and securing the win early on in the game. Merric Bayless ‘24 and Matheus Gamble ‘24 relentlessly pushed Foothill Tech’s offense, putting a great deal of pressure on St. Bonnie’s defenders and goalkeeper, eventually leading to multiple goals by the duo. Bayless and Gamble each scored three goals. Pedro Medrano ‘24, Diego Flores Orozco ’24 and Nico Flores ‘24 also each scored one goal. Foothill Tech hopes to continue their win streak in their upcoming games against Pacifica High School on Dec. 22, 2023 and Oxnard High School on Dec. 27, 2023.

Photo Essay: Boys’ soccer destroys St. Bonaventure 9-0 shutout

Lauren Kaller, Photographer • December 15, 2023

On Dec. 12, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball faced a difficult loss to Cabrillo High School (Cabrillo) with a score of 33-46. Janae Dixon ‘24 (number 22) jumps over her opponent to shoot a layup.

Girls’ basketball suffers tough loss at the hands of Cabrillo in home opener

Ian Toreja, Reporter • December 13, 2023

On Dec. 12, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball team hosted Cabrillo High School (Cabrillo) at Ventura College for their first home game of the 2023-24 winter season....

On the brisk night of Dec. 11, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls soccer team sits together to receive feedback on how they played from one of their coaches, Patty Gomez, winning against Hueneme High School (Hueneme), finishing 4-0.

Girls’ soccer triumphs over Hueneme 4-0

Chance Leandro, Reporter • December 13, 2023

On the starless night of Dec. 11, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls' soccer team laced up their cleats in a match against Hueneme High School (Hueneme). The match took place...

Rebecca Walker ’24 receives Athlete of the Week for her remarkable 2023 Cross Country season, where she displayed her exceptional skills as one of the top runners on campus. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.

Athlete of the Week: Rebecca Walker

Julia Geib, Assignment Editor • December 10, 2023

As a four-year athlete competing in Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) cross country program, Rebecca Walker ‘24 has been an integral part of the team’s success. Walker’s love for...

On the night of Dec. 5, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) fought through a strenuous loss against nearby rival St. Bonaventure. Pictured above is Phillip Blessum ‘25 (number 33) who attempted to gain control of the ball at the start of the game.

Boys’ basketball falls to St. Bonaventure 84 to 39

Chance Leandro, Reporter • December 8, 2023

On the evening of Dec. 5, 2023 Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team faced off against St. Bonaventure High School (Bonnie). Bonnie came out on top beating the Dragons...

On Dec. 5, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) played against Dunn High School (Dunn) in their first league game and took the win of 3-2. Foothill Tech earned two goals from Merric Bayless ‘24 and one goal from Ammar Atiah ‘26.

Boys’ soccer demolishes Dunn in first league game of the season

Dane Dodos, Reporter • December 8, 2023

On the crisp night of Dec. 5, 2023, the sun was cusping behind the Ventura mountain tops, serving as a backdrop while the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ soccer team laced up their...

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