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On Nov. 25, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team played against Channel Islands High School (Channel Islands). Launching into the air with ball in hand, Enzo Rivera' 27 (number 35) looks to make a layup as half time approaches. Rivera's height and strength helped him make multiple layups thought the game.

Boys basketball falls short to Channel Islands in heart-breaking loss

Ian Toreja, Reporter • November 28, 2024

Nerves grew on players and spectators in Ventura High School’s Bob Tuttle Gymnasium as the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team was set to face off against an evenly matched...

On the night of Nov. 25, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) varsity soccer players faced off against Santa Clara High School (Santa Clara). They took a clear lead from the beginning, and ended up securing a win 5-0. Conner Bursek '25 (number 19) can be seen putting pressure on Santa Clara's defense, and aiding the Dragons to mainitan their win. He looks for an opportunity to pass to his teammates further down on the field.

Boys soccer demolishes Santa Clara 5-0 in first home game

Conor White, Reporter • November 27, 2024

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team took to the pitch for their first home game of the season under the lights of Ventura College’s Sportsplex on Nov. 25, 2024, to face...

On Nov. 18, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team took to Fillmore High School (Fillmore) to compete in a non-league match. The Dragons gave it all they had, but lost 1-5.

Recap: Boys soccer kicks off season with 1-5 loss to Fillmore

Conor White, Reporter • November 20, 2024

On the evening of Nov. 18, 2024, the Foothill Technology (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team kicked their season off with a matchup against Fillmore High School (Fillmore) on Fillmore’s home turf. After...

Bella Efner ’25 receives Athlete of the Week for her ongoing remarkable girls cross country season, where she has displayed exceptional leadership and skill as one of the senior runners on the team. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.

Athlete of the Week: Isabella Efner

Kyra Bouchard, Reporter • November 19, 2024

With the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) cross country team's season wrapping up, one of Foothill Tech’s star runners, Isabella "Bella" Efner '25, has made an impeccable impact on the...

Aiden Cumming ’25 receives Athlete of the Week for his ongoing remarkable boys water polo season, where he has displayed exceptional leadership and skill as one of the captains of the water polo team. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all his hard work in representing the school.

Athlete of the Week: Aiden Cumming

Ian Toreja, Reporter • November 11, 2024

With the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys water polo  season coming to a close, star player Aiden Cumming ‘25 contributed largely to the team's success both inside and out of the...

Violet Polley '26 approached the net, focused on the ball approaching her. She successfully volleyed the ball and placed it right at the feet of her opponent at the net, winning the point. Polley, playing line two doubles during the tennis season, used her strengths from playing singles prior, consistently placing groundstrokes out of reach.

Recap: Girls tennis competes in Tri-Valley League Finals

Conor White, Reporter • October 26, 2024

On the afternoon of Oct. 22, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls tennis team ventured to The Cate School (Cate) to participate in the Tri-Valley League finals. Out of the...

On Oct. 15 and 17, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team sent five players to the two-day Tri-Valley League Individual Finals. The first day took place at Olivas Links Golf course. Audrey Yoong '26 was the low score from the Dragons with a 39 on day one, just four strokes shy of the lead. Yoong’s score put her in second place going into the second day. Bella Baum '26 was the second lowest score from the team with a 44, placing third leading into the second day. Day two took place at Santa Barbara Golf Club, where Yoong fired off a 41, totalling her score to 80, securing her second place finish, making First Team All League and qualifying for California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Baum shot a 54, finishing tied for fourth and making First Team All League. The top three players in the league will advance to CIF Southern Section at Los Robles Greens on Oct. 30, 2024.

Girls golf swings their way through League Finals

Dane Dodos, Reporter • October 22, 2024

At the conclusion of the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team season, five players entered a two day, League Finals tournament beginning on Oct. 15, 2024 at Olivas Links, and...

After a long, hard-fought season, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) celebrates the seniors on the girls volleyball and girls tennis teams. With a win against Carpinteria High School on Oct. 9, 2024, the girls volleyball team emerged victorious on their Senior Night. Girls tennis, although ending in a loss, still honored their seniors and played their hardest on Oct. 15, 2024.

Fall sports Senior Nights

Peyton Fox, Dane Dodos, and Chance Leandro • October 18, 2024

During the senior ceremony, Aditi Shanbhag ‘25, Rhea Gill '25, Julia Geib '25, Ryan Alderman '25 and Vivian Ryan '25 pose with their coach of four years, holding flowers given by their families to celebrate the match dedicated to them. Many of them, although teammates, are long time friends that have enjoy the sport of tennis together.

Girls tennis ends the season with a loss at Senior Night

Peyton Fox, Reporter • October 18, 2024

On the afternoon of Oct. 15, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls tennis team went up against The Thacher School (Thacher) on their annual Senior Night. The match took place...

On the night of Oct. 9, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls volleyball team honored their graduating class during a game against Carpinteria High School (Carpinteria). The crowd was high in spirits as the Dragons won all three of their matches with scores of 25-12, 25-19 and 25-17.

Girls volleyball Senior Night

Dane Dodos, Reporter • October 18, 2024

On the afternoon of Oct. 9, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls volleyball team faced off against Carpinteria High School (Carpinteria) at the Dragons home court, the Cabrillo...

On Oct. 3, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls tennis played Villanova Preparatory School (Villanova) at Ventura College. The team tied in sets with a score of 9-9, but ultimately lost with an overall score of 78-79. Pictured in the image above is Ryan Alderman '25, who focuses on the ball and getting ready to send a forehand back to her opponent.

Girls tennis falls one game short of a win against Villanova

Conor White, Reporter • October 6, 2024

Rackets were brandished on the afternoon of Oct. 3, 2024, and the first serves ensued between the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls tennis team and Villanova Preparatory School (Villanova)...

On the night of Oct. 4, 2024, Buena High School (Buena) and Ventura High School (Ventura) faced off in their annual rival game. These players ready themselves before the snap. Both teams fought hard, but Ventura secured the victory, 34-20.

Ventura beats Buena in annual rivalry game

Ian Toreja and Kyra Bouchard • October 5, 2024

Two of Ventura County’s high schools, Ventura High School (Ventura) and Buena High School (Buena), met in Buena’s stadium and geared up for their much-anticipated rivalry matchup on the evening of...

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