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Foothill Tech's offense drives inside as Clara Smith '26 goes up for a layup during the fourth quarter to put the Dragons in a even bigger lead.

Dragons breeze past Del Sol in season opener

Ian Toreja, Reporter • November 27, 2025

On Nov. 24, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball team defeated Del Sol High School (Del Sol) 57-13. In this season opener, the game featured standout performances from Bella...

Karina Garcia became the third person to finish the open water swim from Santa Rosa Island to the mainland on Sept. 16, 2025. Garcia, a 2006 graduate from Rio Mesa High School, started her swimming career in high school, which ended after she graduated. Several years later, Garcia fell back in love with the sport through open water swimming as an adult, which led to her success in 12 open water marathons. Starting with her first marathon in 2016, she completed the swim from Catalina Island to the mainland, 20 miles, in 11 hours and 13 minutes, to her most recent marathon from Santa Rosa Island to the mainland, 27.5 miles, in 14 hours and five minutes. This time is now the record over all three swimmers to complete the 27.5-mile swim.

Karina Garcia: Role model and record breaker

Peyton Fox, Reporter • October 20, 2025

On Sept. 16, 2025, open water swimmer Karina Garcia became the third person to complete the swim from Santa Rosa to Coal Oil Point in Goleta. In 14 hours and 5 minutes Garcia swam 27.5 miles, not only...

With the pressure of the shot clock winding down, Connor Morris '27 (number 12) takes an opportunity to pass the ball to one of his open teammates with the hope of scoring a goal. Throughout the game, Morris showed tremendous effort on both offense and defense, making multiple important plays for the Dragons.

Boys water polo faces tough loss to Malibu

Dane Dodos, Reporter • October 19, 2025

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys water polo team celebrated its seniors on Oct. 16, 2025, while facing off against Malibu High School (Malibu) at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Unfortunately,...

Jaylene Aguirre '28 is one of Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) most consistent and dedicated tennis players. She has been on the girls tennis team for two years, however, she has been playing for nearly 10 years. Her good sportsmanship and commitment to the sport made her an invaluable part of the Dragons' 2025-2026 girls tennis season.

Swinging into the future

Jocelyn Morales • October 17, 2025

Tennis player Jaylene Aguirre ‘28 was recognized for her capabilities on the tennis court and has continued to progress this season. Aguirre, in her second year on the varsity tennis team at Foothill...

On the afternoon of Oct. 2, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons faced off against Cate School (Cate) Rams at the Ventura Aquatic Center in an intense game with both sides showing tremendous effort, eventually ending in a 14-3 loss for the Dragons. Pictured is Connor Morris '27 (number 2) trying to score on Cate's strong defense. Morris proved to be a valuable member of the team, showing consistent effort throughout his first game of the season after coming back from a shoulder injury.

Boys water polo bested by Cate

Quentin Harris • October 6, 2025

On the sunny evening of Oct. 2, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School Dragons (Foothill Tech) boys water polo team took to the water to take on the Cate School (Cate) in a vital league matchup. Although...

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