Fillmore Flashes High School wrestling hosted Santa Paula for their Senior Night and last home game of the regular season. Pictured above is Gonzalo Landeros lifting his opponent during his match against Aiden Ramirez. Photo credit Jaysa Bernal Martinez.

Pictured above is Flashes Isaiah Salazar during his meet against Santa Paula. Photo credit Jaysa Bernal Martinez.

By Head Girls Wrestling Coach Michael Torres
Wednesday, January 7, FHS Gymnasium — The Fillmore High School wrestling program celebrated Senior Night in memorable fashion Wednesday evening, honoring seven graduating student-athletes before hosting league rival Santa Paula in a Citrus Coast League dual at the FHS Gym. In front of a spirited home crowd, the Flashes earned a split on the night, with the varsity boys claiming a dramatic 41–36 victory while the varsity girls battled hard in a 48–36 loss to the Cardinals.
Prior to the opening whistle, Fillmore recognized its senior class for their years of dedication to the program. The girls team honored seniors Delilah Cervantez, Michelle Pinedo and Skyla Sandoval, while the boys program celebrated Emiliano Castanon, Tony Lemus, Gonzalo Landeros and Eddie Padilla. Each senior was acknowledged with family members at their side.
On the mat, the boys team delivered a thrilling performance, edging Santa Paula 41–36 in a meet that came down to key bouts and crucial wins. Freshman Elijah Sandoval powered his way to a victory by technical fall, while fellow freshman Isaiah Salazar secured a momentum-shifting pin. Senior captain Gonzalo Landeros made a statement by bumping up a weight class from 165 to 175 pounds to face Santa Paula’s Aiden Ramirez and earning a decisive pin that proved pivotal in the team outcome. The girls varsity squad traded wins with the Cardinals but ultimately falling 48–36. Seniors Delilah Cervantez and Skyla Sandoval both were upset by young upstarts, suffering losses by pin.
The Flashes final home meet will be Tuesday, January 27, in a non-league dual meet vs. Newbury Park High School.