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The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press
Sam Noah

Sam Noah, Assignment Editor

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The diverse array of sports at Foothill Technology High School highlights the spectacular talents of the participating students.

Sports retrospective: Celebrating Foothill Tech’s athletics

Nisha Reddy, Julia Geib, Chance Leandro, Sam Noah, Jonah Billings, and Theo Kayser
June 18, 2023
Taylor Listen ‘24 and Maddie Wicks ‘26 fight against the defensive player in order to gain control of the ball and make a successful offensive play.

Girls’ soccer

Sam Noah, Reporter
June 18, 2023
As time ticks down in the first half, Mazen Alwarhani 23 (number 7) contemplates on how the Dragons take the upper hand of the game and score. The Dragons manage to make a few adjustments and score a goal in the second half. Sadly, they fall short in their CIF playoff run with a score of 3-1 against Diamond Ranch (Pomona, CA).

Boys’ soccer

Sam Noah, Reporter
June 18, 2023
Ben Wang ’23 rises up for a serve in his match for the Tri-Valley League title, which he ended up winning 6-4, 6-0.

Boys’ tennis

Sam Noah, Reporter
June 18, 2023
Ben Wang 23 rises up for a serve in his match for the Tri-Valley League title, which he ended up winning 6-4, 6-0.

Ben Wang claims second straight league title in singles, top doubles team of Pascal Hayward and James Sokoloski takes third

Sam Noah, Reporter
April 28, 2023
The temperature is rising and the sun is shining as it emerges from behind the clouds and spring flowers begin to blossom on Foothill Tech’s campus, bringing a pop of color to the budding season.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 13

Jenna Ostrom, Videographer
April 14, 2023
Rain falls furiously onto the walkway in the middle of Foothill Tech’s campus, and its ambiance is the soundtrack of this episode of FDP-TV.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 12

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
March 24, 2023
The 10th episode of the FDP-TV features the Editors-In-Chief of the Foothill Dragon Press, Caroline Hubner and Jonah Billings, as special guest hosts. This episode is a huge milestone and we wanted to thank our viewers for your continued support.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 10

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
February 17, 2023
With Senior Night competitions in the rear view mirror and CIF playoffs just around the corner, check out our comprehensive coverage of the conclusion of the boys and girls soccer and basketball seasons.

From Senior Night to CIF: soccer and basketball sweep their way through the end of the season and into playoffs

Sam Noah, Editor
February 8, 2023
After their senior night ceremony, the boys varsity soccer team huddles up. Following all the emotions that come from the speeches given by the parents of the seniors, the players must gather together to focus their minds on the game they are about to play.

Boys’ soccer

Sam Noah, Assignment Editor
February 8, 2023
On the night of Jan. 31, 2023, girls soccer gathered together to play their cross-town rival, St. Bonaventure High School. In the photo, the Dragons watch anxiously as the ball soars through the air, hoping that it will fly past the goalie and straight into the goal.

Girls’ soccer

Sam Noah and Theo Kayser
February 8, 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 Jan. 31, 2023, the boys basketball team gathered together to celebrate their seniors in a game against Laguna Blanca. In the photo, Owen Houston 23 hugs his parents as they pose for a photo with the dragon mascot during the senior ceremony.

Boys’ basketball

Sam Noah and Nisha Reddy
February 8, 2023
With Valentines Day just around the corner, love is in the air at Foothill Technology High School as students breathe a sigh of relief after finishing final exams in late January.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 9

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
February 3, 2023
As Foothill Tech prepares for finals, students can take a much needed study break and check out recent articles ranging from coverage of the program faire to TV and movie reviews to recent winter sport re-caps.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 8

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
January 20, 2023
Back from winter break, Foothill Tech is buzzing with life as classes resume and students prepare for their upcoming finals.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 7

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
January 6, 2023
Back with the 6th episode of FDP-TV, students talk excitedly about their winter break plans as Foothill Tech’s winter week celebrations commence.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 6

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
December 9, 2022
The fifth episode of FDP-TV covers topics ranging from Winter Formal dance tickets, sports updates and recent album reviews on The Foothill Dragon Press.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 5

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
November 11, 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
As quarter one draws to a close and fall break is just around the corner, students excitedly prepare Halloween costumes for the Renaissance Rally and All Hallows’ Eve dance on Oct. 14.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 4

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
October 14, 2022
The team huddles together in the middle of the court with their hands in the air, celebrating a successful block and a much-needed point.

Girls’ volleyball’s league woes continue with 3-0 sweep by Cate School

Sam Noah, Reporter
September 17, 2022
In light of recent events, FDP-TV is back for its second episode, featuring the school board meeting on Sept. 13, 2022, a sports re-cap and other new articles on The Foothill Dragon Press.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 2

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
September 16, 2022
Tune in to FDP-TV every other Friday for all things Foothill Tech!

[Video] Welcome back: FDP-TV’s first broadcast

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
September 2, 2022
After a spectacular game, spirits are high as the team cleans up their supplies.

Baseball thumps Villanova in a convincing league opener

Sam Noah, Reporter
April 12, 2022
Head Coach Mark Young speaks to his team following their 12-2 win over St. Bonaventure.

Dragons softball celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with 12-2 drubbing of St. Bonaventure

March 22, 2022
Merric Bayless 24 and Cole Dinkler 23 work together to stay ahead of the Orcutt Academy High School Spartans.

Track and Field shows out at Trevor Habberstad Invitational and dominates Rincon Races & Field Meet

March 4, 2022
Rome Falcocchia 22 shoots a perfect three-point shot while the opposing team makes a futile attempt to stop her.

Girls’ basketball blitzes Laguna Blanca for a 61-11 Senior Night win

Sam Noah, Reporter
February 3, 2022
Playing intense man-to-man defense, Esmi Casarez 23 runs alongside her opponent in hopes to steal the ball for a fast break.

Girls’ Basketball buries Bishop Diego under offensive barrage, wins league opener 68-52

Sam Noah, Reporter
January 11, 2022
Shaun Taylor ’22 concentrates and looks up to the basket while shooting free-throws.

Girls’ basketball out-muscles Thousand Oaks in 48-21 home win

Sam Noah, Reporter
December 8, 2021
Rival teams stare each other in the eye challenging the other to play their best.

Buena barely staves off Ventura 29-28 to triumph over rivals for first time in 11 years

Sam Noah, Reporter
October 23, 2021
Maliah Juker 22 and Aimee Kidwell 22 block a spike from the opposing team and score a point.

Girls’ Volleyball pulls off comeback over rival St. Bonaventure followed by a celebratory Senior Night sweep over Laguna Blanca

Sam Noah and Malia Sanchez
October 14, 2021
Anna English 24 reaches to hit the ball to her opponent.

Girls’ Tennis sets off their season with resounding victories over Cate and St. Bonaventure

Sam Noah, Reporter
October 4, 2021
Boys Varsity Cross Country team lifts Jonah Billings 23 into the air in their victory celebration.

Cross country enjoys another triumphant day at TCAA League meet

Sam Noah, Reporter
September 22, 2021
Aubrey Mullin 22 follows through her tap over the net.

Girls’ Volleyball squeaks by Nordhofff 3-2 in season opener

Sam Noah, Reporter
August 27, 2021
Starting pitcher Joey Bishop 21 delivers a fastball to a Buena batter.

Baseball suffers 3-1 season ending loss to Buena in CIF matchup

Sam Noah, Reporter
June 15, 2021
Jolie Seemayer 21, Cameron Wilcox 21 and Noelle Hayward 21 smile for their families after their senior banquet.

Girls tennis has successful run through Senior Night, League and CIF prelims before quarterfinals loss

Sam Noah, Reporter
June 5, 2021
Olivia Huynh 23 concentrates while shooting free-throws.

Girls Basketball battles St. Bonaventure but suffers a 44-38 overtime loss

Sam Noah, Reporter
May 21, 2021
Varsity boys huddle up as they prepare to defeat their rivals.

Boys’ soccer smothers St. Bonaventure with a 6-0 victory on senior night

Sam Noah, Reporter
May 9, 2021
Chase Nielsen 22 and Brayden Jones 22 block the ball from coming over the net.

Boys’ volleyball bested 3-0 by Laguna Blanca

Sam Noah, Reporter
May 6, 2021
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May 1, 2021
Gavin Cattanach 21 fights for the ball against his opponent.

Boys’ soccer continues streak, shuts out Cate 2-0 in first league game

Sam Noah, Reporter
April 30, 2021
Gavin Cattanach 21 challenges his opponent in a defensive battle.

Boys’ soccer blanks Buena 2-0 in second game of the season

Sam Noah, Reporter
March 31, 2021
Emma Dillon 21 received an athletic scholarship to UC Davis for equestrianism (Credit: Emma Dillon).

Emma Dillon ’21 commits to UC Davis equestrian team

Sam Noah, Reporter
February 25, 2021
Be aware of and discover what is tracking, manipulating and dividing us as a society--social media--in writer Sam Noahs review on the new Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma.

“The Social Dilemma”: Why technology and social media are tearing us apart

Sam Noah, Writer
January 27, 2021
Ventura High School Athletes gather in protest for a season that was canceled in an effort to reduce COVID-19 spread.

Ventura County athletes call for full resumption of sports at #LetVenturaPlay rally

Sam Noah, Reporter
November 11, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers had plenty of reason to celebrate after defeating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. Credit: NBA.com.

Los Angeles Lakers land a dominant 17th championship over Miami Heat

Sam Noah, Reporter
October 15, 2020
Athletes from all over the country and across all different sports have used their platforms to advocate for social justice.

Athletes have played a pivotal roll in the social justice movement of 2020

Sam Noah, Reporter
September 29, 2020
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