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Chance Leandro

Chance Leandro, Reporter

First year Sports writer who loves running, anything outdoors and a huge consumer of BROCKHAMPTON.

All content by Chance Leandro
On the night of April 12, 2023, the Dragons honored their senior players while hosting the Laguna Blanca School. Hoping to secure a win on Senior Night and end their league losing streak, the Dragons played hard, but ultimately it wasnt enough to beat the Laguna Blanca Owls. In the photo above, Sean Scampone 23 (number 7) reaches in the air getting ready to tip the ball over the two Laguna Blanca blockers. Behind Scampone, Owen Houston 23 (number 8) is ready to cover in case the Owls send the ball back over.

Boys’ volleyball spiked on by Laguna Blanca

Chance Leandro, Reporter
May 16, 2023
With the doors for the AP tests coming to a close, the students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) find themselves at ease as the weight of the tests are lifted off their shoulders. Students are encouraged to take a break and enjoy some fresh air as a superbloom washes over Ventura, Calif.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 15

Jenna Ostrom, Videographer
May 12, 2023
On the evening of April 28, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) swim team competed in league finals in a thrilling night resulting in personal records for many of the athletes. The girls junior varsity (JV), boys JV and girls varsity team all took first in league with the boys varsity team placing second in league. Emily Vasquez 24 darts through the water achieving a time of 1:24:92 in the girls 100 Yard Butterfly varsity race.

The Dragons dive into the competition at the TCAA league finals

Chance Leandro, Reporter
May 7, 2023
Pascal Hayward ‘23 serves to the opponents while his double partner stands ready for the return shot. They are down in the set and need this serve to come back.

Boys’ tennis crushed by Cate in the third match of the season

Chance Leandro, Reporter
April 14, 2023
Moments after the whistle was blown, Mikaela Clabaugh 25 dives into an amazing start. Clabaugh, going up against other schools from Ventura County, attempts to have the fastest time out of all.

Foothill Tech impresses at Ventura County Swim Championships

Chance Leandro, Reporter
March 26, 2023
Tyler Jorden 23 (number 10) serves the ball to St. Bonaventure. He played extremely energetically and contributed a large amount of points to the final score. The Dragons were slain in the fifth set, 15-10. This loss drops them down to second place in the Tri-Valley League.

Foothill Tech boys’ volleyball splits early season matchups with Dunn, St. Bonaventure

Nisha Reddy and Chance Leandro
March 20, 2023
The Dragons huddle during half time to get their minds set in the second half. Coach Patty Gomez leads the team in a chant to bring positivity and confidence to the players.

Girls’ soccer battles in a 0-2 loss to knock them out of CIF playoffs

February 21, 2023
On the night of Jan. 31, 2023, celebrating the Dragon seniors, the girls basketball faced off against Santa Clara High School. In the photo, Esmi Casarez 23 and Olivia Huynh 23 gather in the middle of the court high-fiving each other to get themselves pumped up before the game.

Girls’ basketball

Sam Noah and Chance Leandro
February 8, 2023
On the bright yet cloudy day of Jan. 7, 2023, Foothill Tech boys’ soccer competes in a fierce game against Cate High School. Connor Bursek ‘25 (number 18) skillfully directs the ball away from opposing players who sprint to keep up, moving the ball up the field and toward the goal.

Boys’ soccer bested 0-2 by Cate in a defensive matchup

Chance Leandro, Reporter
January 15, 2023
Ian Clayton 25 takes a beautiful jump shot, shooting over a much taller opponent for the mid-range basket.

Second half offensive run not enough for Foothill Tech to secure win against St. Bonaventure

December 11, 2022
Owen Houston 23 (number 0) reaches towards the basket and releases the ball for a wide-open layup, hoping to score some much-needed points for the Dragons in the fourth quarter. Fans in the audience cheer loudly as the ball inches toward the basket.

Brutal fourth quarter beatdown costs boys’ basketball the win against Channel Islands

Theo Kayser and Chance Leandro
November 26, 2022
On the windy day of Nov. 2, 2022 girls’ tennis faced off against Simi Valley High School at Ventura College in their first round of CIF playoffs. Julia Geib ‘25 and Lola Tennison ‘24 are introduced to the players in their first match of the day, high-fiving them with tennis rackets and wishing them luck in the game to come. Players from both teams, wrapped in jackets to stay warm, show their support by clapping and cheering on their teammates.

Girls’ tennis CIF hopes thwarted by Santiago High School in second round

Sam Noah and Chance Leandro
November 10, 2022
During a slower song, students pull out their phones and dance with the flash on.

[Photo] Foothill Tech gets festive at the “All Hallows Eve” dance

October 16, 2022
Kiera Branson ’24 serves the ball over the net, aiming to score an easy point.

Girls’ tennis continues hot streak with win over Thacher

Theo Kayser and Chance Leandro
October 10, 2022
Julia Geib 25 prepares to serve as the Dragons attempt to make a comeback.

Recap: Girls’ tennis triumphs 10-8 over rival Cate

Chance Leandro, Reporter
September 29, 2022
Lucca Postma 25 passes the ball to Ryder Hart 23 in an effort to set up a successful offensive play.

Recap: Boys’ water polo suffers a narrow 12-10 loss to Malibu

Chance Leandro , Reporter
September 29, 2022
Frances English 24 throws the ball in the air preparing to serve.

Girls’ tennis takes preseason loss in stride

Chance Leandro, Reporter
September 3, 2022
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