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Ian Toreja

Ian Toreja, Reporter

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Foothill Technology High School’s starting lineup heads out to the field to warm up for the start of the first inning. The team talks strategy to prepare for their league game against Grace Brethren High School.

Boys’ baseball trashes Grace Brethren 10-3 at home

Ian Toreja, Reporter
April 19, 2024
On April 12, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) swim team competed in the Villanova dual meet held at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Pictured above, Miller Jones 26 dives into the water with hopes of taking the lead for the rest of his team.

[Photo] Foothill Tech makes waves at dual meet

Dane Dodos, Reporter
April 15, 2024
In a close game against Bishop Diego High School (Bishop Diego) on Feb. 27, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) suffered an unfortunate loss. Fans were on the edges of their seat as Foothill Tech fiercely battled every second of the game.

Boys’ volleyball lets lead slip in 3-2 loss against Bishop Diego

Ian Toreja, Reporter
February 29, 2024
The worldwide running community was left stunned by the death of the legendary, marathon world record holder, Kelvin Kiptum. On Feb. 11, 2024, Kiptum fell victim to a tragic car accident.

[Photo] Kelvin Kiptum’s inspirational legacy

Dane Dodos, Reporter
February 26, 2024
As the first half came to an end, Eva Goncalves 25 (number 15), Eden Billings 24 (number 5) and Maddie Wicks 26 (number 2) ran toward the team huddle, rethinking their gameplay and coming up with ideas on how to improve for the second half.

Girls’ soccer falls to Thousand Oaks in the first round of CIF

Ian Toreja, Reporter
February 12, 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.

Winter sports Senior Night retrospective

Chance Leandro, Conor White, Dane Dodos, and Ian Toreja
February 5, 2024
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls waterpolo matched up against Villanova Preparatory School (Villanova) in a highly anticipated match to honor their seniors. Foothill Tech started off strong by winning the initial sprint to the ball, followed by immediate goals from Lauren Happle ‘26 and Alice Costa-Schmidt ‘25. That intensity was continued throughout the whole game as Foothill Tech finished with a winning score of 21-7.

Girls’ water polo dominates Villanova on Senior Night 21-7

Ian Toreja, Reporter
February 4, 2024
On Jan. 11, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball team played against Santa Clara High School (Santa Clara) in a league match. The Dragons won with a score of 46-26. In this photo, Petra Falcocchia 24 (number 23) got fouled and lines up for two free throw attempts.

Girls’ basketball triumphs against Santa Clara 46-26

Ian Toreja, Reporter
January 16, 2024
On Jan. 4, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball team played against St. Bonaventure High School (Bonnie) in a league game. The Dragons won with a score of 49-32.

Girls’ basketball outlasts St. Bonaventure in 49-32 win

Ian Toreja, Reporter
January 7, 2024
On Dec. 18, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ basketball team faced a tough loss against Newbury Park High School (Newbury) in a non-league game with a score of 39-50.

Boys’ basketball endures a hard fought loss against Newbury

Ian Toreja, Reporter
December 21, 2023
On Dec. 12, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball faced a difficult loss to Cabrillo High School (Cabrillo) with a score of 33-46. Janae Dixon ‘24 (number 22) jumps over her opponent to shoot a layup.

Girls’ basketball suffers tough loss at the hands of Cabrillo in home opener

Ian Toreja, Reporter
December 13, 2023
Students are making the final stretch as winter break approaches. Tune into this episode of the FDP-TV to learn about upcoming spirit weeks, the winter sports season and articles to keep an eye out for!

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 7

Jenna Ostrom, Nisha Reddy, Ailanie Martinez, Chance Leandro, Ian Toreja, and Camilla Lewis
December 8, 2023
On the chilly night of Nov. 20, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) played Buena High School (Buena) in a preseason game, eventually taking a hard loss of 5-0. Foothill Tech displayed excellent sportsmanship, congratulating their opponents for a good game. Many even exchange hugs and start conversations with their friends on Buena, while others encourage their teammates after a hard fought game.

Boys’ soccer stomped on by Buena

Ian Toreja and Dane Dodos
November 25, 2023
On the night of Nov. 17, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys varsity basketball endured a tough loss to Buena High School (Buena), 73-30. In the photo, the Dragons meet in a timeout, ready to jump back into the game and turn the tide.

Boys’ basketball trampled by Buena in aggressive contest

Ian Toreja, Reporter
November 19, 2023
Ashlyn Mullin 24 receives the first Athlete of the Week for her phenomenal 2023 volleyball season, and her leadership as team captain. The Foothill Technology High School community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.

Athlete of the week: Ashlyn Mullin

Ian Toreja, Reporter
October 19, 2023
On Sept. 21, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys water polo hosted a home game against their opponent Malibu High School (Malibu). With lots of splashing, Ethan Ortiz 24 attempts to find an open teammate to give Foothill Tech an advantage to win their league match.

Recap: Boys’ water polo bested by Malibu

Ian Toreja and Dane Dodos
September 23, 2023
On the afternoon of Sept. 14, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf faced off against La Reina at the Olivas Links Golf Course. Maddie Wicks ‘26 tees it up with hopes of sticking it close to pin and hopefully having a birdie opportunity. Wicks finished hole six with a double bogey and finished the entire course with a 56.

Foothill Tech defeats La Reina in league match

Dane Dodos and Ian Toreja
September 16, 2023

Boys’ water polo plunged by Buena

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