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With a win against Santa Clara on Friday Dec. 6, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team traveled to Buena High School to battle the Bulldogs in a nail-biting game. Although the Dragons were up by three at halftime, the Bulldogs fought back and won, with the final score of 54-61. Pictured, Ashton Brown '26 (number 11), takes the ball down the court using his handles to out-maneuver his defender. Brown was one of the key components of the game from his efforts on offense, ranging from three-pointers to ball movement, to his intense defense that resulted in multiple blocks and steals.

Boys basketball bested by Buena 54-61 in nail-biting fashion

Chance Leandro, Assignment Editor • December 11, 2024

On the evening of Dec. 9, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team faced off against Buena High School (Buena) at Buena. The game ended in a nail-biting fashion with...

Coming into the game with the record of 1-6 and the desire to win, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team faced off against Santa Clara High School. The Dragons worked together cohesively to secure a 53-44 win against their opponents. Pictured above, Nick Turner ‘26 (number 5) drives down the court with the intention of scoring a basket. Although his defender was able to catch up, Turner, unrelenting, goes up for the layup as his defender flies by.

Boys basketball outlasts Santa Clara in 53-44 victory

Ian Toreja, Reporter • December 9, 2024

On Dec. 6, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team faced off against Santa Clara High School (Santa Clara) with the home-court advantage at the Ventura College (VC)...

On the chilly night of Dec. 6, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) faces Ventura High School (Ventura) in a non-league match, testing their skills and teamwork. Although ending in a 0-2 loss, the Dragons persevered throughout the night, putting pressure on Ventura with strong defense. Pictured above is Mikayla Pecchi '25 (number 8), who carefully navigates Ventura's defense, aiming to get the upper hand for her team. Although coming back from an injury, she remains a strong and essential player for the Dragons, both on defense and offense.

Girls soccer fights hard against Ventura in non-league match

Peyton Fox, Reporter • December 8, 2024

On the night of Dec. 6, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls soccer team faced off against Ventura High School (Ventura) in a non-league match. The game took place at Ventura...

Third year Foothill Technology high school (Foothill Tech) varsity boys basketball player Nick Turner ‘26 shoots a three-pointer and scores to help his team catch up in this rapid game against Saint Bonaventure High School (Bonnie) that took place on Dec. 2, 2024, at Bonnie.

Boys basketball crushed by St. Bonaventure

Conor White, Reporter • December 4, 2024

On the evening of Dec. 2, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team faced off against St. Bonaventure High School (Bonnie) on Bonnie’s home court. Despite moments...

Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has built its athletics department from the ground up. Over the years, the school has been able to secure many awards, including several California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) awards.

Growth in Foothill Tech’s athletics

Kyra Bouchard, Reporter • December 2, 2024

Striving in academics is what Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) is known for. Dragons have opportunities to enroll in pathways such as Bioscience and D-Tech as well as programs like Journalism...

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...

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