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The Foothill Dragon Press
Conor White

Conor White, Reporter

Aka Sonia. A second-year sports writer who is a runner by choice and loves eating and sleeping.

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On April 14, 2025 Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys tennis team went against Cate School (Cate). Doubles partners Dylan Files '26 and Gregory Davis '26 cheer each other on as they prepare for the next set. Although they lost this match, they continued to communicate on the court between points and persisted through.

Boys tennis takes it one game at a time on the way to CIF

Conor White and Viggo Bortolin
April 18, 2025
On April 14, 2025 Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys tennis team went against Cate School (Cate). Doubles partners Dylan Files '26 and Gregory Davis '26 cheer each other on as they prepare for the next set. Although they lost this match, they continued to communicate on the court between points and persisted through.

Foothill Tech’s league title bid ends in loss to Cate

Conor White, Reporter
April 17, 2025
Following a narrow loss to Ventura High School, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys volleyball team was fired up and ready to face Dunn School (Dunn) on April 1, 2025. Through their teamwork and strong offense, they emerged victorious, 3-0. As his teammates watch from the bench, Elijah Haigh '25 (number 15) gets ready to serve the ball to the other side, to hopefully get yet another ace. Haigh's powerful swing came in handy not just for his serves, but also for his hitting, as he got many kills from the opposite hitting position.

Boys volleyball kills Dunn in commanding 3-0 victory

Conor White, Writer
April 3, 2025
On the evening of March 21, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys volleyball took on the Ventura High School (Ventura) volleyball team at Cabrillo Middle School. Despite a rocky start, ending in a Foothill Tech loss for the first set, the team came back strong, winning the second and third set. Despite this comeback, the Foothill Tech boys' team ultimately fell short, losing in the last two sets to Ventura. Foothill Tech performed well, displaying powerful hitting, skilled defensive plays and several well timed blocks. Seen above is one of Foothill Tech's many skilled hitters, Styles Haley-Kettler ’28, hitting a ball on Ventura's side of the court.

Foothill Tech falls short in five-set thriller against Ventura

Conor White, Writer
March 24, 2025
On March 4, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' baseball faced off against San Marino High School (San Marino). Robert Juker '26 (number 16) grips his bat in hopes of scoring for his team and getting ahead.

Foothill Tech destroys San Marino 6-2 in sixth inning push

Conor White, Reporter
March 6, 2025
As the league seasons come to a close, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) had multiple teams advance into California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section playoffs. With both boys and girls basketball and boys soccer finishing top-three in league, they advanced deep into playoffs, successfully representing their school and the Dragon spirit.

Sports Retrospective: Winter CIF Playoffs

Conor White, Peyton Fox, and Ian Toreja
February 20, 2025
On the cold, rainy night of Feb. 12, 2025 Foothill Technology High school (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team won against Coastal Christian School for the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Head Coach, Jamaal Brown leads and unites his team at the end of the game and celebrates their win. This team has showed a remarkable amount of dedication and is determined to carry their hard work into the next round of CIF.

Foothill Tech fends off Coastal Christian in first round of CIF

Conor White, Reporter
February 20, 2025
Ronan Murphy ‘25 and Connor Bursek ‘25 played in their final season representing the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons. Murphy and Bursek, both captains of the team, worked together to inspire and motivate the team in their California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) run.

Boys soccer eliminated in second round match against Cobalt

Conor White and Peyton Fox
February 20, 2025
Ventura is home to many well loved hikes and trails, one of them being Harmon Canyon. No matter your experience level in hiking, Harmon Canyon has something to offer. From beautiful local plants to a great trail for runners, this scenic route is widely popular among people of all ages and skill levels.

Nature excursions in Ventura

Shea Stevenson, Camilla Lewis, Diana Hixon, and Conor White
February 13, 2025
As all five Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) winter sports seasons slowly wind down, each team honors their senior athletes for their hard work and dedication to the program. Each Senior Night was unique but shared the common thread of celebration. Follow along for some comprehensive coverage of the conclusion of girls basketball, boys basketball, boys soccer, girls soccer and girls water polo.

Winter sports retrospective

Kyra Bouchard, Dane Dodos, Conor White, Peyton Fox, and Ian Toreja
February 3, 2025
On the cold night of Jan. 24, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball hosted their second and final game against Cate School (Cate) resulting in a 58-37 win. The game honored their graduating class of seniors, as their season winds down to an end. Each senior received flowers and heartfelt speeches from their teammates. Pictured is Rihanna Samples '25 (number 2), Lauren Kaller '25 (number 0) and Vivian Ryan '25 (number 30) posing with their families to celebrate their high school basketball careers.

Girls basketball demolishes Cate on senior night

Conor White, Reporter
February 2, 2025
Join journalists, Sofia Patiño '25 and Fiona Aulenta '26 in the newest season of the podcast "The Talk of the Lair." In this episode, starring the sports section editor, Chance Leandro '25 and one of his staffers, Conor White '25, they'll do a deep dive into the process of covering sports in journalism.

The Talk of the Lair: Meet the sports section

Sofia Patiño, Fiona Aulenta, Conor White, and Chance Leandro
January 28, 2025
On Jan. 9, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team played against Thatcher High School (Thatcher) in a league match. The dragons took the win 3-0 with goals from Dylan Files '26 (number 6), Kaizer Castillo '28 (number 7) and Ammar Atiah '26 (number 20).

Boys soccer triumphs over Thacher in dominant 3-0 victory

Conor White, Reporter
January 11, 2025
On Dec. 16, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball team competed in a league match against St. Bonaventure High School, (Bonnie) and lost 47-76. Kiara Zavala ‘26 (number 5) runs the ball up the court starting an offensive play with hopes of catching up to St. Bonnie.

Girls basketball smothered by Bonnie

Conor White, Reporter
December 20, 2024
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 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
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
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 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
Violet Polley ‘24 shows a warm and excited smile during Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) warmup against Cate School (Cate) as the team collectively prepares for an exciting match. Polley’s doubles partner Ryan Alderman ‘25 had a tough battle against the Dragon's opposing line up.

Girls tennis takes tough loss against Cate in league match

Conor White, Reporter
September 21, 2024
On the blazing day of Sept. 5, 2024 the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team took their skills to Olivas Links Golf Course, against surrounding Ventura high schools. Pictured here is Bella Baum '26 kneeling down to line up her ball to achieve the perfect putt. She finished with a score of 50, having the second lowest score of the team, and contributed to the total of 274 that Foothill Tech scored. The team placed third overall behind Ventura High School (Ventura) and Saint Bonaventure High School (St. Bonnie).

Recap: Girls golf takes third place in Ventura City Cup

Conor White, Reporter
September 7, 2024
Channing McClure ’25 receives Athlete of the Week for her ongoing remarkable girls volleyball season, where she has displayed exceptional leadership and skill as one of the captains of the volleyball team. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.

Athlete of the Week: Channing McClure

Conor White, Reporter
September 1, 2024
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls tennis team finished third in the Tri-Valley League. They were led by their captains, Lola Tennison ‘24 and Kira Branson ‘24, in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) when the team received a wild card and got to play.

Girls tennis

Conor White, Reporter
June 11, 2024
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team had a very successful 2023 season. The girls went undefeated in league, became Tri-Valley League Champions and had two players, Audrey Yoong ‘26 and Piper Singleton ‘24, make first-team all-league.

Girls golf

Conor White, Reporter
June 11, 2024
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys tennis brought home a California Scholastic Federation (CIF) division four title, placing first in league with a record of 6-0, remaining undefeated. In CIF, they placed second among the 27 top competing teams in Calif. Southern Section.

Boys tennis

Conor White, Reporter
June 11, 2024
As the 2023 to 2024 school year comes to a close, various sports at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) end with successful seasons. From basketball to swimming, many dragons made it to California Scholastic Federation (CIF) where they competed with the best of the best. Follow along for some comprehensive coverage of the conclusion of the 11 sports offered at Foothill Tech.

Sports retrospective: Looking back on the 2023-2024 Foothill Tech sports seasons

Chance Leandro, Nisha Reddy, Ian Toreja, Conor White, and Dane Dodos
June 11, 2024
Ariel Montejano ’25 receives Athlete of the Week for her remarkable track and field season, where she has displayed exceptional skills in shot put. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.

Athlete of the Week: Ariel Montejano

Conor White, Reporter
June 1, 2024
On the cloudy afternoon of May 3, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys tennis team laid the groundwork for their round two California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) match. With well-prepared players and a strong team morale, Foothill Tech closed out the day with a victory in their favor.

Boys’ tennis defeats Downey to move on to round three of CIF

Conor White, Reporter
May 6, 2024
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has been recently active in sports, such as baseball, swim and boys tennis. As spring athletics wind down, various athletes move on to California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), where they compete with the best in their divisions.

Sports Retrospective: Spring CIF Playoffs

Dane Dodos, Ian Toreja, and Conor White
May 6, 2024
In the afternoon of April 15, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' tennis team faced off against their rivals, St. Bonaventure (Bonnie). As the last home game of the season, the Dragons rallied together to celebrate their seniors which was perfectly accompanied by their 12.5-5.5 win.

Boys’ tennis dominates St. Bonaventure on Senior Night

Conor White, Reporter
April 17, 2024
Ansh Joshi '26 tosses the tennis ball in the air in preparation for his serve. Joshi and his teammate Aadi Ramalingam '27 won two of the three sets they played.

[Photo] Boys’ tennis takes victory over Thacher in first home match

Conor White, Reporter
April 13, 2024
On the night of March 19, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' baseball faced off against Canyon High School (Canyon) at De Anza Middle School (DATA). James Markov ‘25 (number 1) assisted in Foothill Tech's 7-4 win with his strong pitches near the end of the game.

Boys’ baseball prevails over Canyon High School

Conor White, Reporter
March 21, 2024
On Feb. 29, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) baseball team played in their seventh game of the season against St. Bonaventure (St. Bonnie). The Dragons tied 5-5 after nine innings. Adam Arth ‘24 (number 8), hit a home run and celebrated it with his team at the bottom of the first inning.

Boys’ baseball game goes lights out

Conor White, Reporter
March 2, 2024
On Feb. 29, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) baseball team, boys' volleyball team and girls' beach volleyball team faced opponents from St. Bonaventure, Oak Park and Fillmore. Beach volleyball and boys' indoor volleyball secured a win, while boys' baseball was forced to end in a tie.

Foothill Tech athletes “leap” into competition

Chance Leandro, Conor White, Nisha Reddy, and Julia Geib
March 2, 2024
Nathan Leedy ‘24 (number 12) dribbles after a defensive stop, looking for an open teammate on the other side of the field. Leedy had an strong defensive game for the Dragons breaking the rhythm of the Panther’s offensive on various occasions.

Boys’ soccer season comes to a close after impress run to CIF semifinals

Chance Leandro and Conor White
February 19, 2024
The soccer season is short, action packed, tiring and can go by in the blink of an eye. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' soccer team’s run for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division Five championship was put to an end on the night of Feb. 16, 2024, at the semifinal game that took place at Ventura High School's (Ventura) Larrabee Stadium.

Boys’ soccer season ends in CIF semifinal loss

Conor White, Reporter
February 19, 2024
On Feb. 8, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball team took to the court in the first round of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section. The Dragons won against Crossroads High School (Crossroads) with a score of 36-32. Good defense was displayed by Olivia Mowad ‘24 (number 32), Petra Falcocchia ‘24 (number 23), Lauren Kaller ‘25 (number 0) and Kiara Zavala ‘26 (number 5). Although the score was tight, the team handled the pressure well and will now move onto the next round of CIF.

Girls’ basketball prevails over Crossroads in first round of CIF

Conor White, Reporter
February 11, 2024
As all five winter sports seasons slowly wind down, each team planned a game to honor and commemorate their senior athletes for their hard work and dedication to the program. Each Senior Night was unique but shared the common thread of celebration. Follow along for some comprehensive coverage of the conclusion of the boys’ and girls’ soccer and basketball seasons, along with girls' water polo.

2024 winter sports Senior Night retrospective

Chance Leandro, Conor White, Dane Dodos, and Ian Toreja
February 5, 2024
To commemorate their seniors, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball secured another league victory against Cate High School (Cate) in their last home game of the season on Jan. 25, 2024. Adding to the win, it was also the team’s Senior Night, where they honored their seniors with speeches, flowers and balloons.

Girls’ basketball demolishes Cate on Senior Night

Conor White, Reporter
February 4, 2024
Celebrating the team's seniors, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ basketball team faced off against Villanova Preparatory School (Villanova) on Feb. 2, 2024. The night started with a recognition of the two seniors on the team, John Cassidy ‘24 (number 14) and Daniel Ferrer ‘24 (number 2), then proceeded to the game. The Dragons took the win at the end of the night with a final score of 48-26.

Boys’ basketball outplays Villanova on Senior Night

Conor White, Reporter
February 4, 2024
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
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
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 the evening of Nov. 27, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ soccer team faced off against Ventura High School (Ventura). After a competitive and exhausting first half, the Foothill Tech players regroup for advice from coaches and support from teammates.

Boys’ soccer game ends in stalemate with Ventura after close match

Conor White, Reporter
November 29, 2023
Keera Wallace ’26 receives Athlete of the Week for her remarkable 2023 sports 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: Keera Wallace

Conor White, Reporter
November 20, 2023
Coach and player sit side by side discussing the upcoming games and watching the seniors play their matches. In an emotional day, players and coaches bonded over the memories of seniors and the fun season they had together.

Girls’ tennis takes tough loss on Senior Night

Conor White, Reporter
October 22, 2023
Mylan Walker '24, jersey number 8, sprints down the field and past the Buena line of defense to score a touchdown. The crowd roars as Ventura scores, and the team celebrates the points.

Buena sacked by Ventura 35-7 in rivalry game

Conor White and Chance Leandro
October 14, 2023
After a few practice swings, Kylie Ho '26 lines up her shot as she swings and smashes the ball toward the pin landing on the green.

Recap: Girls’ golf bested by Camarillo

Conor White, Reporter
October 6, 2023
On the sunny afternoon of Sept. 19, 2023 girls' tennis played against the Villanova Preparatory (Villanova) School Wildcats. The tennis team huddles together and chants in a pregame ritual before beginning their matches.

Girls’ tennis triumphs over Villanova in first league match

Conor White, Reporter
September 22, 2023
Isabella De La Rosa '24 (number 3) and Charlis Swezy '27 (number 1) block from the net, while Malia Gray '24 (number 9) and Morgan Houston '25 (number 2) stay behind to cover any unexpected plays from the other team.

Girls’ volleyball spiked on by St. Bonaventure

Chance Leandro and Conor White
September 15, 2023

Boys’ water polo plunged by Buena

Conor White, Ian Toreja, and Dane Dodos
August 31, 2023
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