Fillmore Flashes Wrap Up Citrus Coast League Duals with Mixed Results
On January 14 and 21, Flashes Wrestling took on Channel Islands and Nordhoff High Schools in their final two Citrus Coast League duals. Above is FHS Delilah Cervantez during her match against Channel Islands. Photo credit FHS Head Girls Coach Michael Torres.
On January 14 and 21, Flashes Wrestling took on Channel Islands and Nordhoff High Schools in their final two Citrus Coast League duals. Above is FHS Delilah Cervantez during her match against Channel Islands. Photo credit FHS Head Girls Coach Michael Torres.
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Above is Flashes Gonzalo Landeros during his match against Channel Islands High School. Photo credit FHS Head Girls Coach Michael Torres.
Above is Flashes Gonzalo Landeros during his match against Channel Islands High School. Photo credit FHS Head Girls Coach Michael Torres.
Above is Naomi Bonilla during her match against Channel Islands High School. Photo credit FHS Head Girls Coach Michael Torres.
Above is Naomi Bonilla during her match against Channel Islands High School. Photo credit FHS Head Girls Coach Michael Torres.

By FHS Head Girls Coach Michael Torres
FILLMORE - The Fillmore High School wrestling teams recently competed in their final two Citrus Coast League duals of the season, traveling to face Channel Islands and Nordhoff High Schools. The Flashes experienced a mix of highs and challenges across the boys and girls squads, showcasing strong individual performances.
On Wednesday, January 14th against Channel Islands, the varsity girls fought hard but fell 36 – 29, with key wins from Naomi Bonilla and Delilah Cervantez keeping Fillmore competitive throughout the dual. The varsity boys delivered an exciting victory in the same meet, edging Channel Islands 42 – 36, thanks to strong performances by Elijah Sandoval, James Alcantar, Emiliano Castanon, and Gonzalo Landeros.
The following week on Wednesday, January 21st, the Flashes traveled to Ojai to face the Nordhoff Rangers. The varsity girls earned a narrow 6 – 0 victory, with freshman Sofia Montelongo securing the only match of the evening, as Nordhoff was unable to field a full squad of female athletes. The Flashes boys fell 58 – 18, despite determined efforts from Fillmore’s key wrestlers.
In league dual competition this season, the boys finished in 3rd place as a team with a record of 2-2, while the girls finished in 4th place with a record of 1 - 3. Hueneme finished 4 - 0 and won both the boys and girls Citrus Coast League team titles.
The Flashes will next compete at the Citrus Coast League Finals at Hueneme High School on Saturday, February 7, at 10 a.m., where they will vie for individual league honors in each weight class and aim to qualify for the CIF postseason individual championship tournaments.