On Friday, August 22nd, Flashes Football kicked off the 2025 season taking on Simi Valley Royal Highlanders, defeating them 49-3. Above is Flashes Varsity offense carrying the ball up the field during Friday night’s game. This Friday, August 29th, Fillmore will host their home opener and Education Appreciation Night against Chaffey High School; JV at 4p.m.; Varsity at 7p.m. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.

On Friday, August 22nd, the Flashes JV and Varsity football teams kicked off the 2025 season against the Simi Valley Highlanders. Above is Varsity’s #19 running into the end zone scoring a touchdown for the Flashes. Inset, the JV game, with #4 making his way past a Highlander player. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.

Pictured is Flashes Varsity #’s 51 & 23 putting a stop to a Simi Valley player. Final score Flashes 49 – Highlanders 3. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.

Above are a few Flashes players taking down a Highlander in this past Friday’s game. Final score Flashes 6 – Highlanders 14. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.

By Head Football Coach Charlie Weis M. Ed.

The Fillmore Flashes opened the 2025 football season in dominant fashion last Friday night, defeating Royal High School 49-3 on the road. The win marked the Flashes’ first victory over the Highlanders since 1968, a historic milestone made even more memorable as Fillmore took the field in their Columbia blue throwback jerseys.

Defensively, Fillmore was relentless, forcing four turnovers and nearly pitching a shutout. Carlos Cabral, Angel Rodriguez, Gabriel Magana, and Miguel Martinez each came up with a fumble recovery, setting the tone for a suffocating effort that left Royal frustrated all night. Special teams also shined, with key contributions from Edgar Castellon, Juan Rondon, and Isaac Rivera to round out a complete team performance.

From the opening whistle, Fillmore left no doubt. The Flashes scored touchdowns on each of their first three offensive plays, storming to a 28-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looking back. The offense looked unstoppable, with senior running back Jasiah Patterson carrying the ball eight times for 90 yards and three touchdowns. Thomas Alamillo added both a rushing and receiving touchdown, while Saul Fraga led the receiving corps with a strong performance reminiscent of his standout 2024 sophomore season.