FHS Softball Claims Victories Over Foothill Tech. and St. Bonaventure
Varsity Outfielder Ebony Venegas makes a diving catch in left field during the St. Bonnaventure game this past Thursday.
Varsity Outfielder Ebony Venegas makes a diving catch in left field during the St. Bonnaventure game this past Thursday.
JV Pitcher Zoie Isom pitches against St. Bonaventrue's batters.
JV Pitcher Zoie Isom pitches against St. Bonaventrue's batters.

Submitted by Coach Kellsie McLain

On Tuesday, April 17th the Fillmore Flashes Varsity asserted their will over Foothill Tech on their way to a 8-1 victory.

The Flashes opened up scoring in the first inning. Tori Villegas's sac fly scored one run for Fillmore. The Flashes then scored three runs in the fourth inning, powered by a 2 run homerun by starting pitcher Sydnee Isom and an RBI by Cali Wyand. Isom controlled the hill for Fillmore. She lasted a full seven innings, allowing eight hits and one run while striking out nine and walking zero. Fillmore Flashes Varsity totaled 11 hits, with Wyand, Kasey Crawford, Isom, and Ebony Venegas each racking up multiple hits for the Flashes. Maiah Lopez and Janeah Castro also contributed to the Flashes offense with doubles. Fillmore’s defense was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Lindsey Brown made the most plays with nine.

On Thursday, April 19th the Fillmore Flashes Varsity scored more runs than St. Bonaventure, taking a victory to the tune of 5-1. Sydnee Isom got the start for Fillmore Flashes Varsity. She surrendered one run on seven hits over seven innings, striking out eight. Fillmore racked up eight hits. Cali Wyand, Kasey Crawford, and Maiah Lopez each managed two hits to lead Fillmore Flashes Varsity offense. Lopez and Wyand each had doubles, while Crawford banged out a triple.

Fillmore’s talented young JV squad also defeated both Foothill Tech. 15 -1 on Tuesday, April 17th and St. Bonaventure 12-5, on Thursday, April 19th.