On Friday, November 7, the Fillmore Flashes hosted Cerritos High School in the first round of the CIF Playoffs at 7:00 PM at Flashes Stadium, marking the fourth playoff appearance in the last five seasons. After a long hard-fought game the Flashes unfortunately lost with a final score, 7-16. The Flashes end their 2025 Season, 2-8 overall. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
Above is Flashes Varsity scoring a touchdown in their playoff game against Cerritos High School. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
Above is the Fillmore Flashes defense taking down a Cerritos player in last Friday’s game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
A Flashes player takes a dive to put a stop to a Cerritos player trying to make his way up the field. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
Above are the Fillmore Flashes High School Cheerleaders during their halftime performance in Friday night’s CIF Playoff game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
By FHS Head Football Coach Charlie Weis, M. Ed.
The Fillmore Flashes football team just wrapped up one of the most remarkable seasons in school history — a season defined by leadership, redemption, and pride in the blue and white.
After finishing last year with a 2–8 record, the Flashes stormed into 2025 determined to rewrite their story. And rewrite it they did — posting the program’s first nine-win regular season since 1989 and cementing themselves among the best Fillmore teams of the modern era.
This year’s squad didn’t just win — they broke barriers that stood for generations. The Flashes earned their first victories over Royal High School and Buena High School since the 1960s, marking a return to form against longtime Ventura County powerhouses. Their consistency and toughness also secured a fourth playoff appearance in five years, proving that Fillmore football is once again a force to be reckoned with.
And of course, no Fillmore season would be complete without the Route 126 rivalry showdown — and this year’s battle was one for the ages. The Flashes dominated the Santa Paula Cardinals to reclaim the Leather Helmet Trophy, notching their fourth rivalry win in the past five years and sending the Flashes crowd into a frenzy. The victory was more than just another win — it was a statement about legacy, tradition, and pride in Fillmore Blue.
Much of this success can be credited to an outstanding senior class whose leadership and belief set the tone for the entire program. Captains Marcus Lechuga, Carlos Cabral, Mauricio Ocegueda, and Genaro Villela helped transform last year’s struggles into a season of triumphs — leading by example on and off the field and inspiring a new standard of excellence for the teams that will follow.
As the Flashes close the book on 2025, the message is clear: Fillmore football is alive, thriving, and built to last. The culture is strong, the tradition burns bright, and the future looks even brighter.
