From Coach Tony Hernandez
The Eels continued their winning ways as they took the Section 10 League Championship in Bakersfield against a wide field of teams stretching from the San Fernando Valley up to the Yosemite Valley. Even with the cold weather and very muddy fields, the Eels were impressive all weekend long with the defense shutting out opponents in 4 out of the 5 games and our offense applying pressure throughout the tournament.

The defensive stoppers throughout the tournament were Isabel Hernandez and Miley Tello with Mikayla McKenzie and Lexi Pina sharing time in the net as goalkeepers. Lexi had two complete game shut outs in the semi-final and championship game with a blocked penalty kick for good measure. Our offense was led by forwards Jadon Rodriguez and Mikayla McKenzie who really came into their own this tournament with their gritty and aggressive play. Our tireless mid-fielders Tori Pina and Syanne Valencia worked both the offensive and defensive ends scoring goals and shutting down opponents while Kari Terrazas managed our team and got the offense rolling with her great distribution of the ball.

Next for the Eels are the Western State Championships in Carson City, Nevada on March 25th where they will not only represent the great City of Fillmore, but the State of California against teams from Washington, Nevada and Oregon. This is an exciting opportunity for our hometown girls to make a lasting mark for the City of Fillmore. Keep wishing these ladies luck as they look to bring home yet another championship and a big thank you to all the family and friends that came out in support.

Fillmore’s Electric Teal Eels emerged victorious at the section 10 League Championship in Bakersfield, and are now set to compete in the Western State Championship.

Freshman Jazmine Zavala knocking her first high school homerun out of the park.
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Submitted By Coach Kellsie Mclain and Sam Wokal

This past Saturday the Flashes Varsity Softball team kicked off their 2017 season with a 5-1 victory over Eagle Rock High School. The Flashes looked strong at the plate, showing off their explosive offensive capabilities. Though tournament rules kept their final at-bats from entering the official scorebook, the Flashes finished the allotted amount of game time with a total of 13 hits. Kayla Carrillo went two for three, with two doubles and two RBIs. Freshman Jazmine Zavala also had a successful offensive showing, going two for three and hitting her first high school homerun. On the defensive side of the ball Varsity pitcher Sydnee Isom had six strike outs, giving up no earned runs throughout the entirety of the game.

Fillmore Flashes J.V Softball won both their games this weekend, final scores being 10-0 vs. Venice High School and 6-1 vs. Sylmar High School. Audrey Clay had a great two games on the mound with a total of 12 strikeouts. The girls had some great at bats including a home run by Alyssa Luna #16, triples from Audrey Clay #6, April Lizarraga #9, Alyssa Luna #16, Destiny Menjuga #10, and a double from Aiesa Rodriquez #1, along with some singles!

Great job Ladies!!

Submitted By Coach Cindy Blatt

Fillmore High School Swim Team opens its season on Friday, March 10 at Hueneme. Seven schools (FHS, Channel Islands, Hueneme, Santa Paula, St. Bonaventure, Carpinteria and Santa Clara) will participate in the Viking Relay meet. Meet starts at 2:30 PM.

Come to Fillmore Aquatic Center on Saturday, March 11 to cheer and support the swimmers at their Lap-a-Thon fundraiser. Swimmers collect pledges based on the number of laps they will swim. The most experienced swimmers are
expected to swim up to 160 laps (4,000 yards). Donations are accepted! The swim will begin at 9:30 AM.

FHS Swim Team will host its first home meet on Wednesday, March 15 against Santa Clara and Trinity Classical. Meet
begins at 3:00 PM. Spectators welcome!

By Coach Kellsie McLain

The FHS JV Softball team traveled to Santa Barbara High School on Monday afternoon to start their 2017 season. The Flashes had some great hits throughout the game and saw outstanding pitching from Freshman Audrey Clay in her Flashes debut. After a hard-fought battle, the Flashes ended the game in a tie with a final score of 10-10. Top stats: Alyssa Luna went 3 for 4 with 1 double, 2 singles, and 3 RBIs.

Destiny Menjuga went 1 for 4 with a single and 2 RBIs. Audrey Clay had 10 strike outs in 6 innings.

The JV team will host their first home match against the Moorpark Musketeers at 3:30PM on Thursday. This weekend both the Varsity and JV Flashes Softball teams will compete in the Lincoln Classic Tournament. Good luck Flashes!

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By Coach Javier Alcaraz
On February Wednesday February 22nd, the Fillmore Flashes Boys soccer defeated St. Margaret’s High School in the second round of playoffs. Enrique Gutierrez scored off an assist from teammate Rolando Cabrera. Final score 1-0, which moved the Flashes into the 3rd round of CIF. Fillmore hosted Adelanto high and lost in penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in regulation and overtime. Goal by Joel Garza. Great season overall after winning Tri-Valley league in their first year after moving up from the Frontier league.

By Coach Omero Martinez
February 17th, Fillmore hosted AGBU from Canoga Park in the first round of playoffs and won 8-0. Andrea Marrufo scored 2 goals and 2 assist. Ana Cuvarrubias, Grace Topete, Alexis Mejia, Aaliyah Lopez, Yareli Vasquez, Lupita Ruvalcaba each had a goal. On Tuesday February 21st, the Lady Flashes traveled to Arroyo High School in El Monte for a second round CIF game. Fillmore had 14 shots on goal, but could not find the back of the net. Fillmore’s defense allowed 3 shots on goal. Fillmore lost 1-0.

Kendall Sosa

Kendall Sosa, grand-daughter of well-known Fillmore residents, Gilbert "Mo" and Betty Sosa, was recently recognized as an outstanding scholar-athlete at Normal Community High School, Bloomington, Illinois. Kendall's proud parents are Steve and Valerie Sosa. Steve was an outstanding three-sport athlete at Fillmore High School during his playing days.

Kenall played basketball for 11 years including 4 years at NCHS. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. She was voted All-Conference First Team in basketball, soccer and volleyball and was All-Area 2nd team in basketball as well. Kendall was All-Sectional in soccer and All-Area Mention in volleyball. She also earned 18 Player of the Game Awards for the Lady Iron. She was MVP in Basketball and Soccer and voted Meathead of the Month. Last year she traded her athletic gear for a crown and was honored as NCHS Prom Queen.

Kendall's favorite Lady Iron Basketball memory is from her freshman year during the Holiday Classic. The Lady Iron were the underdogs but beat Normal West in double-overtime on her birthday! She hopes that her teammates remember to play basketball because they love it. They should always play hard but also have fun!!

Kendall will be attending Illinois Wesleyan University to study Business with a minor in Psychology. She will also be continuing her basketball career as a Titan!

By Coach Omero Martinez

Thursday February 9th, Fillmore Flashes Girls Frosh and J.V. traveled to Carpinteria, Flashes Frosh won 3-1 and JV won 1-0. Behind Aaliyah Lopez’s goal gave J.V. the league title.

Varsity's game was postponed to Friday. Where the Lady Flashes fell short 2-1. Ana Covarrubias scored the only goal. Fillmore finished second in league with an 11-3 record. Fillmore will host the winner of AGBU/Canoga park & Trinity Classical Academy in a first round playoff game on Thursdays 5pm. Please come out and support.

Submitted By Tony Hernandez

Fillmore AYSO 10-U champions, The Electric Teal Eels, will be heading to Bakersfield this weekend as it represents not only Fillmore but ALL of Ventura County at the Section 10 League Championship Tournament. After a great showing in Camarillo on the weekend of Nov. 19th and earning their invitation, the Eels have their sights set on another big run and have worked extremely hard, even in this cold and wet weather for a great showing this weekend.

The Eels will be playing at Kern County Soccer Park, 9400 Alfred Harrell Hwy, with game times scheduled on Saturday for 8 am – 10:45 am – 1pm. Please join us in wishing these ladies luck as they go out and represent our great small town.

By Coach Omero Martinez

Fillmore hosted Bishop Diego on 2-2-17. Andrea Marrufo & Ana Covarrubias each scored two goals. Valerie Hernandez and Aalyiah Alfaro each scored a goal. Ryan Nunez, Coby Cobian, Sophia Garibay and Alexis Mejia played well defensively. Fillmore won 6-0.

Fillmore traveled to Thacher on 2-4-17. The Lady Flashes came out strong taking a 2-0 lead in the first half goals from Ana Covarrubias & Andrea Marrufo. In the second half the Lady Flashes weren’t done, scoring three goals. Yareli Vasquez scored 2 goals off of nice crosses from Ryan Nunez and Valerie Hernandez added another. Ryan Nunez had 3 assist. Salma Gomez had 6 saves. Fillmore won 5-0.

JV also traveled to Thatcher and won 7-0 behind 4 goals by Aaliyah Lopez.

5-0 in league. The lady flashes go into the final week of league play in second place with a chance for a share of the league tile if they win it.

By Coach Christian Andrade
Wednesday February 1st, Fillmore High took on Cate High School J.V. lost 2-1 and Varsity won 3-1. First goal was made by Everardo Magaña off an assist by Joel Garza, second and third goal were made by Alejandro Rodriguez. Both goals were assisted by Jose Valdez.

Friday February 3rd, the Flashes played Carpinteria. Frosh/Soph lost 2-0, J.V. won 1-0 and Varsity won 3-2. Everardo Magaña scored the first goal off an assist by Enrique Gutierrez. Enrique Gutierrez scored off an assist by Joel Garza and Jose Valdez also had a goal off an assist from Alejandro Rodriguez.

Fillmore Flashes Boys Soccer new league record 8-1-0.

By Jamie Latshaw
Fillmore AYSO Soccer 10-U All-Star team scheduled to compete in Camarillo this weekend. Games will be held at 8AM and 1PM on Saturday at Pleasant Valley Fields in Camarillo.

By Coach Omero Martinez
Fillmore Flashes traveled to Nordoff on 1-28-1, Ana Cuvarrubias scored 3 goals, Valerie Hernandez 1 & Andrea Marrufo added 2 goals. Goalie Salma Gomez had 7 saves. Lady Flashes won 6-1. Fillmore Flashes Junior Varsity traveled to Nordoff on 1-28-17. Aaliyah Lopez had 2 goals, assisted by Anahi Andrade, Natalia Mejia played well
defensively. Lady Flashes won 2-0.

Fillmore hosted Villanova on 1-31-17, Ana Cuvarrubias scored 4 goals along with 2 assist giving her 24 league goals, leading all freshman in Southern California Division 7. Valerie Hernandez had 3 goals, Aaliyah Alfaro 2, Andrea Marrufo 2, Grace Topete, Danielle Negrete, Yareli Vasquez, Lupita Bravo and Anahi Andrade each scored a goal. Final score 16-0.

Fillmore freshman hosted Rio Mesa 1-31-17. Lady Flashes came up short loosing 2-0. The Lady Flashes played well.
Come out and support the Lady Flashes on Thursday 2-2-17 at 6pm as they take on Bishop Diego.

Courtesy of Christian Andrade
Wednesday January 25th the J.V. boys tied against Grace Brethren 2-2. The Varsity boys lost against Grace Brethren 3-1. Goal was made by Enrique Gutierrez Flashes new league record is 5-1-0 Friday January 27th, the J.V. boys lost 2-0 against Nordhoff.. Varsity boys won against Nordhoff 1-0, goal was made by Joel Garza off an assist by Jose Valdez Flashes new league record is 6-1-0