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After the gun sounds, sprinters rush from their blocks.

CIF Finals yields two individual champions for track and field team

Nick Zoll, Reporter
May 15, 2019
Stefan Fahr '19 and Logan Grenier '19 reach up to block the incoming ball.

Boys’ volleyball pummeled by Peninsula to conclude season

Nick Zoll, Reporter
May 3, 2019
The ball launches from Charlie Montano's '19 hand on the pitching mound.

Recap: Baseball shut out on Senior Night by St. Bonaventure, 6-0

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
April 23, 2019
Kat Tafoya '19 pitches a fast pace ball resulting in a strike.

Recap: Senior night sentiments overshadow softball’s 4-3 loss

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
April 19, 2019
The baseball team lost to Bishop Diego Cardinals in a complete game shutout.

Boys’ baseball blanked by Bishop Diego, 7-0

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
April 11, 2019
Samantha Fenton '20 winds up to pitch while Dailyn Thompson '21 waits ready.

Girls’ softball plagued by errors in 13-3 loss

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
March 14, 2019
Annika Arroyo '20 pulls her arm back to throw the ball past a line of Monrovia players.

Late-game heroics help girls’ water polo advance to second round of CIF playoffs

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
February 6, 2019
Dragons jump into the air to fight for the ball.

Girls’ soccer ousts Grace Brethren on Senior Night

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
January 29, 2019
A player from St. Bonaventure sticks their arm in the way of Bodhi McDonald ‘20; McDonald continues in his effort to score a basket. Credit: Ethan Crouch / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ basketball endures 79-62 loss to St. Bonaventure

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
January 13, 2019
Annika Arroyo ‘20 takes the ball wide towards the goals. Credit: Muriel Rowley / The Foothill Dragon Press

In first home game, girls’ water polo cruises to 16-2 win against Cate

Nick Zoll
December 12, 2018
Malone (left) and Kearney (right) smile with their teammates in the Black Box. Credit: Nick Zoll / The Foothill Dragon Press

Two Foothill athletes officially commit to college at athletic signing day

Nick Zoll
November 17, 2018
Nikolai Haynes ‘20 swerves the opponent. Credit: Muriel Rowley / The Foothill Dragon Press

Playoff recap: Boys’ water polo eliminated by Cajon in second round

Nick Zoll
November 2, 2018
Marco Cuevas (District 1)

City Council: Marco Cuevas (District 1)

Nick Zoll
November 1, 2018
Nikolai Haynes ‘20 swerves the opponent. Credit: Muriel Rowley / The Foothill Dragon Press

Playoff recap: Boys’ water polo beats Buena, advances to second round

Nick Zoll
October 31, 2018

Recap: Girls’ volleyball has early exit in first round of CIF playoffs

Nick Zoll
October 19, 2018
The Cougars, on offense, and the Bulldogs line up head to head for the next play. Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Ventura defeats Buena for ninth consecutive year in annual rivalry football game

Nick Zoll
October 15, 2018
Haley Higgins '19 and Lexi Donelly '21 jump to block a hit. Credit: Ethan Crouch / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ volleyball rolls to three set victory against Laguna Blanca

Nick Zoll
September 23, 2018
Fae Armstrong '21 flashes a smile as the girls cheer during a timeout. Credit: Ethan Crouch / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ volleyball edges Grace Brethren in five sets

Nick Zoll
September 8, 2018
Boys' water polo is not the first Foothill team to manage scheduling difficulties, as Foothill own no fields or gyms for teams to practice at. Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Difficulties result in boys’ water polo team receiving only two home games

Nick Zoll
September 2, 2018
Nikolai Haynes ‘20 gets the ball past multiple defenders and shoots it. Credit: Muriel Rowley / The Foothill Dragon Press

Late goal helps boys’ water polo top Buena, 6-5

Nick Zoll
August 29, 2018
Credit: The Foothill Dragon Press

Dragon Athletics: Sports Retrospective 2018

Nick Zoll
June 19, 2018
Credit: Maya Avelar / The Foothill Dragon Press

America is letting the Royal Wedding overshadow a massacre

Nick Zoll
May 24, 2018

Playoff recap: Boys’ baseball exits in wild card round against Pacifica Christian

Nick Zoll
May 17, 2018
These students hold varying opinions about the approval of the allocation of $170,000. Credit: Abby Sourwine / The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill athletes react to approval of baseball field at DATA

Nick Zoll
May 17, 2018
Karl Roth '18 and his teammates celebrate his home run. Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball senior night highlighted by shutout win vs. Villanova

Nick Zoll
May 9, 2018

Recap: League Finals for boys’ tennis, track and field, swim

Nick Zoll
May 7, 2018
The Dragons warm up for defense before an inning. Credit: Nick Zoll / The Foothill Dragon Press

Recap: Boys’ baseball shut out by Bishop Diego, 8-0

Nick Zoll
May 4, 2018
Spencer Selleck '18 records his score of the 17th hole. Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell/ The Foothill Dragon Press

Every stroke matters: Boys’ golf takes first place by one point

Nick Zoll
April 30, 2018
Jamie Dietz '19 and Jade Iannacone '18 high five at the top of the inning before they play outfield. Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press.

Girls’ softball unable to contain St. Bonaventure in 10-1 loss

Nick Zoll
April 25, 2018
This infographic explores the upcoming NFL draft. Credit: Nick Zoll / The Foothill Dragon Press

You’re on the clock: 2018 NFL Mock Draft

Nick Zoll
April 24, 2018
Gage Corsi '19 slides into third base, dodging a tag. Credit: Jason Messner / The Foothill Dragon Press

Fueled by sixth-inning rally, boys’ baseball tops Santa Clara

Nick Zoll
April 22, 2018
Infield players huddle up after Jamie Dietz '19 makes the second out of the last inning. Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ softball secures first league win versus Santa Clara

Nick Zoll
April 12, 2018
Credit: Claire Renar / The Foothill Dragon Press

First-inning woes haunt boys’ baseball in game against Oak Park

Nick Zoll
March 21, 2018

Playoff recap: Season ends for boys’ basketball; girls’ basketball stays in contention

Nick Zoll
March 11, 2018
Boys', girls' basketball dominate first round of State tournament

Boys’, girls’ basketball dominate first round of State tournament

Nick Zoll
March 10, 2018
The girls watch their teammates from the sidelines. Credit: Riyanna De La Rosa(used with permission)

Boys’, girls’ basketball both fall in final round; place second in respective division

Nick Zoll
March 5, 2018
Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Electric fourth quarter helps girls’ basketball stave off Knight, advance to CIF Finals

Nick Zoll
February 26, 2018
Credit: Nick Brandly / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ soccer wins playoff game for first time in two years

Nick Zoll
February 17, 2018

Playoff Recap: Girls’ water polo has early exit in first round vs. Moorpark

Nick Zoll
February 15, 2018
Super Bowl LII: Worldwide storylines and local stances regarding "Super Sunday"

Super Bowl LII: Worldwide storylines and local stances regarding “Super Sunday”

Nick Zoll
February 3, 2018
Sydney Roman '19 swims towards the ball. Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ water polo records pivotal league win against Malibu, 8-6

Nick Zoll
February 1, 2018
Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ water polo crushes Carpinteria 14-1 in first home game

Nick Zoll
January 26, 2018
The Dragons and Seraphs exchange high-fives after a 5-0 win for the Dragons. Credit: Jason Messner / The Foothill Dragon Press

Strong second half lifts girls’ soccer to convincing win versus St. Bonaventure

Nick Zoll
January 20, 2018
Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Rick Villano: “If you find a job you love, you’ll never work a day in your life”

Nick Zoll
January 15, 2018
The sunrise through the smoke on Dec. 5, 2017. Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Community meeting provides updates concerning the ongoing Thomas fire

Nick Zoll
December 18, 2017
TThe view of the smokey haze over Ventura. Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Destruction of Vista del Mar hospital poses threat to mental health care availability in Ventura

Nick Zoll
December 14, 2017
Credit: Jordyn Savard / The Foothill Dragon Press

Accepting defeat is not in President Trump’s and Lavar Ball’s DNA

Nick Zoll
December 3, 2017

Playoff Recap: Girls’ volleyball falls short in semifinal round of state tournament

Nick Zoll
November 26, 2017

Playoff Recap: Girls’ volleyball reaches semifinals of state tournament with 3-1 win

Nick Zoll
November 23, 2017
Credit: Nick Zoll / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ volleyball extinguishes Firebirds in second round of state tournament

Nick Zoll
November 19, 2017

Playoff recap: Boys’ water polo suffers season-ending loss vs. Buena Park, 9-6

Nick Zoll
November 4, 2017
Credit: Kathryn Brandi / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo conquers Los Altos 10-6, advances to quarterfinals

Nick Zoll
November 3, 2017

Playoff Recap: Boys’ water polo edges Downey 10-6, advances to second round

Nick Zoll
November 1, 2017
Credit: Kathryn Brandi / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo sends seniors off with a win against Fillmore

Nick Zoll
October 16, 2017
Credit: Jason Messner / The Foothill Dragon Press

A rivalry renewed: Ventura edges Buena 23-21 in annual matchup

Nick Zoll
October 14, 2017
Credit: Lillian Li / The Foothill Dragon Press

Colin Kaepernick deserves a second chance in the NFL

Nick Zoll
October 11, 2017
Garrett Mann '18 attempts to score in the third quarter, but Nordoff blocks it. Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo tops Nordhoff, 11-10

Nick Zoll
October 1, 2017
Dragon Athletics Braodcast Season 2 Ep.2

Dragon Athletics Braodcast Season 2 Ep.2

Nick Zoll
September 30, 2017
Ian Canby '19 tries to foul the ball in order to pass it to another player. Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo dominates Cate, 14-5

Nick Zoll
September 24, 2017
Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo loses hard-fought overtime game to Carpinteria, 13-12

Nick Zoll
September 11, 2017
Dragon Athletics Broadcast Season 2 Ep. 1

Dragon Athletics Broadcast Season 2 Ep. 1

Nick Zoll
September 7, 2017
Credit: Nick Zoll / The Foothill Dragon Press

Seth Curry’s second annual basketball camp is a ‘slam dunk’

Nick Zoll
July 16, 2017
Credit: Grayson McCoy / The Foothill Dragon Press

Yoanna Soliman ’19: The “intense” journey from Egypt to the United States

Nick Zoll
June 13, 2017
Ethan Oliver: Decline in Wildlife Population

Ethan Oliver: Decline in Wildlife Population

Nick Zoll
June 2, 2017

Playoff Recap: Boys’ baseball defeated by Santa Maria 4-2 in second round of CIF playoffs

Nick Zoll
May 23, 2017
Dylan Tamburri '17 at bat. Credit: Grace Carey / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball holds on to beat Providence 4-2 in first round of CIF playoffs

Nick Zoll
May 22, 2017
Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Siblings in Sports: Twins help create Foothill’s athletic legacy

Nick Zoll
May 20, 2017
Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball earns pivotal win over Thacher on senior night, 15-4

Nick Zoll
May 12, 2017
Credit: Grace Carey / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball pummels Villanova 11-0

Nick Zoll
May 6, 2017
Credit: Carrie Coonan / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball walks off in win against Santa Clara 5-4

Nick Zoll
April 26, 2017
Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Troy Lindemann ’18: Competing on the field and supporting his school

Nick Zoll
April 26, 2017
Foothill varsity succeeds in getting out rival batter, with senior Dillon Gallagher 6' playing second base. Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell/ The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball shuts out Bishop Diego in pitcher’s duel 1-0

Nick Zoll
April 13, 2017
A more recent photo of Tull (used with permission).

Christopher Tull ’08: Making a positive impact through the study of data science

Nick Zoll
April 5, 2017
Credit: Grayson McCoy / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball defeats Fillmore 7-6 in extra innings

Nick Zoll
April 3, 2017
Credit: Jessie Snyder / The Foothill Dragon Press

Why college athletes should not be paid

Nick Zoll
March 27, 2017
Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball shuts out Hueneme 10-0

Nick Zoll
March 27, 2017
Taylor Wreesman: Guardian of the goal

Taylor Wreesman: Guardian of the goal

Nick Zoll
March 22, 2017
Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball falls to Malibu in first home game 10-4

Nick Zoll
March 17, 2017
Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ basketball keep playoff hopes alive with 63-40 win over Vasquez

Nick Zoll
February 22, 2017

Playoff Recap: Girls’ water polo falls to Irvine in wild card round 7-3

Nick Zoll
February 16, 2017
Strong first half propels girls' water polo to 15-3 win over Carpinteria

Strong first half propels girls’ water polo to 15-3 win over Carpinteria

Nick Zoll
February 2, 2017
Credit: Sarah Kagan / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ water polo triumphs over Nordhoff 11-3

Nick Zoll
January 26, 2017
Credit: Grace Carey / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ water polo falls to Oaks Christian in first home game 10-3

Nick Zoll
December 17, 2016
Alex Abele: "A goalie and a leader"

Alex Abele: “A goalie and a leader”

Nick Zoll
November 14, 2016
Credit: Nick Zoll / The Foothill Dragon Press

Voice of people heard at rally supporting minorities

Nick Zoll
November 11, 2016
Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo defeats Cate 7-6 in final home game

Nick Zoll
October 31, 2016
Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo falls to Carpinteria in home game, 15-4

Nick Zoll
October 14, 2016
Credit: Grace Carey / The Foothill Dragon Press

Ventura prevails over Buena at annual rivalry football game

Nick Zoll
October 8, 2016
Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell/ The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo suffers home loss against Santa Ynez, 20-8

Nick Zoll
September 21, 2016
Pride shines at annual Ventura festival

Pride shines at annual Ventura festival

Nick Zoll
August 20, 2016
Rising NBA star Seth Curry hosts Ventura camp

Rising NBA star Seth Curry hosts Ventura camp

Nick Zoll
July 31, 2016
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