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The Foothill Dragon Press
The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press
Peyton Fox

Peyton Fox, Reporter

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The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys volleyball team did well throughout the year, with the varsity team's overall record being 17-10 for the 2024-2025 season. The Dragons won numerous league games as well as tournaments, which ended up qualifying the team for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs. The boy's volleyball team also ended up 3rd in the Tri-Valley Volleyball league, being beaten only by Bishop Garcia Diego High School (Bishop Diego) and Laguna Blanca School (Laguna Blanca). Overall, Foothill Tech had a fantastic season for boys volleyball, thanks the to entire team's continuous effort throughout the year.

Boys volleyball

Peyton Fox, Assignment Editor
June 7, 2025
With the end of the 2024 to 2025 school year around the corner, Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) variety of sports are coming to an end for the season, most on a successful note. With boys volleyball, girls basketball, baseball, and the boys tennis team making their way to their respective California Scholastic Federation (CIF) tournaments, Foothill Tech faced off against some of the toughest competitors in Calif., showing the extent of Foothill Tech's overall success.

Sports retrospective: Looking back on the 2024-2025 Foothill Tech sports seasons

Kyra Bouchard, Peyton Fox, Ian Toreja, Dane Dodos, Conor White, Julia Geib, and Chance Leandro
June 7, 2025
The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls' volleyball team ended the 2024 to 2025 season with a 0-8 league standing, placing them at 5th in the Tri-Valley League. Overall, the Dragons ended up 3-10, but despite this record, the team displayed continual improvement and effort throughout the season.

Girls volleyball

Peyton Fox, Assignment Editor
June 7, 2025
Jayden Wallace ’25 receives Athlete of the Week for his ongoing remarkable boys volleyball season, where he has displayed exceptional leadership and skills as one of the seniors players on the team. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all his hard work in representing the school.

Athlete of the Week: Jayden Wallace

Peyton Fox, Reporter
April 25, 2025
On the night of April 17, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys volleyball team hosted one of the their last home games against Laguna Blanca School (Laguna) to close out their regular season play. In honor of their seniors, they held a ceremony at the beginning of the night. Each senior, Tyler Nelsen '25 (number 8), Elijah Haigh '25 (number 15), Trent Kirby '25 (number 9), Jack Marshall '25 (number 5) and Jayden Wallace '25 (number 7), were given the opportunity to take a photo with family members and the Dragon mascot to celebrate their time playing for Foothill Tech. They ended the intense match with a 3-2 win and made it into post-season play or the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs.

Boys volleyball’s winning streak qualifies them for CIF playoffs

Kyra Bouchard and Peyton Fox
April 21, 2025
On the night of April 17, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys volleyball team hosted one of the their last home games against Laguna Blanca School (Laguna) to close out their regular season play. In honor of their seniors, they held a ceremony at the beginning of the night. Each senior, Tyler Nelsen '25 (number 8), Elijah Haigh '25 (number 15), Trent Kirby '25 (number 9), Jack Marshall '25 (number 5) and Jayden Wallace '25 (number 7), were given the opportunity to take a photo with family members and the Dragon mascot to celebrate their time playing for Foothill Tech. They ended the intense match with a 3-2 win and made it into post-season play or the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs.

Boys volleyball beats down on Laguna Blanca at annual Senior Night

Peyton Fox, Reporter
April 19, 2025
On the sunny afternoon of April 7, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys tennis team faces St. Bonaventure High School (St. Bonnie) is a league match up. Pictured is one of Foothill Tech's singles players preparing to serve the ball to his opponent. He readies himself at the line, hoping to score a point against their rivals.

Boys tennis triumphs against cross-town rivals

Peyton Fox, Reporter
April 10, 2025
Max Fielder '25, a senior at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), truly represents Dragon pride. Well-known as a dedicated and friendly upperclassmen, Fielder loves video games, befriending new people and organizing events through ASB (Associated Student Body). Fielder enjoys his free time at the beach or gym with friends, highlighting how extroverted this Dragon is at heart.

Get to know our seniors: Max Fielder

Peyton Fox, Reporter
April 1, 2025
On the afternoon of March 20, 2025, the Ventura Aquatic Center became home to the Ventura County Swimming Championships. The event started on March 18, 2025, with the girls qualifiers, followed by the boys qualifiers on March 19, 2025. This annual event hosts over ten schools in the county every year, making the competition fierce. Seen above is Kylan Jaeger, holding the edge of his diving block in preparation for his heat to begin. Jaeger, along with many other Foothill Tech swimmers, performed well, earning various accolades throughout the meet.

Swim competes in the annual Ventura County Swimming Championships

Peyton Fox, Reporter
March 22, 2025
On Feb. 25, 2025, Foothill Technology (Foothill Tech) boys volleyball faced off against Cate School (Cate). Taking place at Cabrillo Middle School, Foothill Tech's own terrain, the match began at 6 p.m. Unfortunately, this second home game of the season ended in a 3-1 loss. Foothill Tech secured the first set, yet fell to Cate in the last three. In the image above, the team gathers in a tight huddle during a timeout, strategizing for the following sets. Coach Dave Benedik urges the team to communicate more efficiently, as many lost points were attributed to a lack of communication on passes and set balls. The team listens intently, hoping to garner more points as they return to their positions on the court.

Boys volleyball takes a loss in their second home game of the season

Kyra Bouchard and Peyton Fox
February 28, 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
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
Six seniors stand side by side on the field for senior night, each holding a bouquet of flowers and proudly wearing their jerseys. Surrounded by their teammates, they take a moment to reflect on their years of hard work and dedication to the sport, as the crowd cheers in appreciation of their accomplishments.

Girls soccer crushes Bishop Diego at annual Senior Night

Peyton Fox, Reporter
February 3, 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
In recent years, it has become noticeable that students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) have had a decline in participating in clubs and extracurricular activities. Busy schedules including working part time jobs and the growing influence of social media have significantly lowered the interest of students.

The death of clubs at Foothill Tech

Maggie Lay, Beatrice Barnes, and Peyton Fox
February 1, 2025
From the past 20 years, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has been growing, and so has the sports program and it's number of athletes. Much of the student body at Foothill Tech are a part of one or more sports teams, whether it is soccer, basketball, cross country or baseball, students dedicate hours of their time to represent the school. But what is left in the shadows is what each of these student athletes do during their selected sports off-season? From extra training and hosted practices, to special recovery tactics, these Dragons commit themselves to improving their skills towards their sport even after their season has ended.

A day in the life of the off-season athlete

Peyton Fox, Reporter
January 4, 2025
The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team congregates together to discuss their plans and goals for the game. Co-captains, Connor Bursek ‘25 and Stefan Hubner ‘25, lead the team in their traditional game starting chant. After this chant the team gets ready to face their opponent. Rio Mesa.

Boys soccer crushed by Rio Mesa Spartans at home

Peyton Fox, Reporter
December 23, 2024
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
After a long, hard-fought season, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) celebrates the seniors on the girls volleyball and girls tennis teams. With a win against Carpinteria High School on Oct. 9, 2024, the girls volleyball team emerged victorious on their Senior Night. Girls tennis, although ending in a loss, still honored their seniors and played their hardest on Oct. 15, 2024.

Fall sports Senior Nights

Peyton Fox, Dane Dodos, and Chance Leandro
October 18, 2024
During the senior ceremony, Aditi Shanbhag ‘25, Rhea Gill '25, Julia Geib '25, Ryan Alderman '25 and Vivian Ryan '25 pose with their coach of four years, holding flowers given by their families to celebrate the match dedicated to them. Many of them, although teammates, are long time friends that have enjoy the sport of tennis together.

Girls tennis ends the season with a loss at Senior Night

Peyton Fox, Reporter
October 18, 2024
On the chilly night of Oct. 1, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) competes in a rivalry game against St. Bonaventure (Bonnie) for the second time this season. Mia Farag '25, Aliana Hantgin '25 and Fiona Aulenta '26 pose for the camera in between sets. Behind them are homemade posters, decorated with red and black, showing Dragon pride. These posters commemorate the four seniors on the team, making their last year special.

Girls volleyball defeated at home against St. Bonaventure

Peyton Fox, Reporter
October 3, 2024
After school on Sept. 4, 2024 Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team played their match against Santa Paula High School (Santa Paula) at Olivas Links Golf Course. The team played through a few good rounds in the chilly, windy afternoon, but ended up accepting the defeat in the end. Pictured is Cora Sydlaske ‘27 right after she took a shot at the ball, Sydlaske ended up shooting a 69 throughout the whole course contributing to Foothill Tech's 287 against Santa Paula’s 281.

Recap: Girls golf defeated in a close match against Santa Paula High School

Peyton Fox, Reporter
September 26, 2024
Jaylene Aguirre ’28 receives Athlete of the Week for her remarkable contributions to the girls tennis season, where she has displayed exceptional skill as one of the youngest on the team. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all of her hard work in representing the school.

Athlete of the Week: Jaylene Aguirre

Peyton Fox, Reporter
September 25, 2024
On Aug. 22, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) faced off against Rio Mesa High School (Rio Mesa) in their first home game of the year. Maya Adams '28 (number 10) blocks a spike from the Spartans. Although only a freshman, she has contributed to the Dragons on both offense and defense.

Foothill Tech girls volleyball secures their first win of the season versus Rio Mesa

Kyra Bouchard and Peyton Fox
August 24, 2024
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