Fillmore Flashes Wrestling is underway. They had their first JV tournament a week ago in Ventura. I think it was a 8-way tournament. 3 of our wrestlers walked away with 1st place in their indivdual weight classes. (Robert, Mark, Christian (tied for first) and Josh brought home the medals).

On Wednesday 12.17.09 the JV squad traveled to Paso Robles. The Flashes were caught off guard by their opponent, who has been really building a great program over the last few years. The results weren't what anyone was looking for, but the Flashes JV squad has some new wrestlers who are learning the sport and even getting beat can teach you something.

Today, 12.19.09, the Flashes JV squad traveled to Rio Mesa for another full day of wrestling. I believe 4 wrestlers took home 1st place in their weight class and best of all the Fillmore Flashes JV Squad took 1st place at the entire meet! I know Robert, Taylor, Josh and Christian all went 5 - 0 and took home the first place medals. While sitting in the stands some of the wrestlers from Thousand Oaks were talking (they didn't know I was supporting Fillmore at the time) and they were supporting our wrestlers with comments like "Fillmore brings it" and "Fillmore wants it today". They also said that out of all the school present they thought Fillmore had the best sportsmanship, win or lose. The season is young and the Flashes have a few wrestlers who are mending dislocated elbows or sore shoulders. Hopefully they'll all heal prior to league matches later in the season.

This Tuesday they travel to Camarillo for the Gold Coast Classic, which is one of the larger local tournaments. If you want to come watch bring a soft cushion, you'll need it.