On Thursday, March 21, 2204, Fillmore Flashes traveled to the Santa Paula Cardinals for a Citrus Coast League matchup.

Fillmore-6 vs. Santa Paula-0
Highlights: Emma Estrella- 11 strikeouts, 0 walks and only 1 hit over 7 innings.
Great defensive game by the Lady Flashes.
Flashes Hitting:
Erika Sanchez- Double and Single
Alexa Escamilla- Double
Sofia Aviles- Single
Makayla Balboa- Single
Viviana Posadas- Single
Record: Citrus Coast League: 4-0; Overall: 8-4-2

On March 9, Fillmore’s California United FC kicked-off the 2024 Spring Season. Above is Tixoc Diaz with the 2010 California United Boys Team, running away with goal number 2. Photo credit Erika Arana.
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Above is Jacob Santa Rosa from the 2014 California United Boys Team, defending strong. Photo credit Erika Arana.
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Courtesy Erika Arana
March 9, 2024 Games:
Oxnard League Scrimmage - 2014 California United Girls
California United 7-O Gravity.
Goals: Alejandra Avila 3, Lexi Goodenough 2, Mika Toyooka 1, Sarah Sasson 1
VC Fusion Spring Cup - California United 2014 Boys
Game 1: California United 1-6 NP Elite Venom
Goals: David Gonzalez
Game 2: California United 6-0 Zero Gravity Black
Goals: Michael Ortiz 2, Noah Jimenez 1, Kris Alvarez 2, David Prado 1
Assist: Romeo Ochoa 1, Bane Brawders 1
Shutout Goalkeeper: Eli Vargas
VC Fusion Spring Cup - California United 2007/2008 Girls
Game 1: California United 1-0 AYSO United
Goal: Neveah Nappi
Shutout Goalkeeper: Alina Juarez
Game 2: California United 0-2 AYSO Santa Clarita
Game 3: California United 2-2 VC Fusion
Goals: Leanna Lomeli, Valerie Rubio
Overall Record: 1-1-1
Newbury Park Spring League- California United 2010 Boys
California United 2-4 Santa Barbara
Goals: Abel Arana 1, Tixac Diaz 1.
Assists: Tixoc Diaz, Josue Razo
March 16, 2024 Games:
Newbury Park Spring League - California United 2014 Boys
California United 2-1 Oxnard United
Goals: Andre Mendez 1, Kris Alvarez 1
Assist: Andre Mendez 1
Overall Record: 1-0-0
Newbury Park Spring League - California United 2016 Boys
California United 4-3 SVSC

On March 18, Fillmore hosted Oxnard Yellow Jackets for a non-league match-up. Final score, Fillmore-4, Oxnard-3. Highlights: Emma Estrella- 7 strikeouts over 7 innings; Sofie Aviles- 1 triple, 1 single, 2 RBI’s; Viviana Posadas- 1 double; Aryanne Munoz- 1 single, 1 RBI’s; Alexa Escamilla- 1 Single. Record: Citrus Coast League: 3-0; Overall: 7-4-2

On March 12, Fillmore Flashes hosted the Nordhoff Rangers for a Citrus Coast League match-up. The game went 5 innings. Final score, Fillmore-10, Nordhoff-0. Highlights: Emma Estrella- 13 strikeouts; Aryanne Munoz- 1 triple, 1 single, 2 RBI’s; Sofie Aviles- 1 double, 1 single, 2 RBI’s; Viviana Posadas- 1 double.

1 single, 1 RBI; Makayla Balboa- 1 double, 1 RBI; Erika Sanchez- 1 single, 1 RBI; Jacqueline Ordonez- 1 single; Alexa Escamilla- 1 Single. Record: Citrus Coast League: 3-0, Overall: 7-4.

On March 8, Fillmore traveled to Dos Pueblos High School. Final score, Fillmore-0, Dos Pueblos-3. Highlights: Emma Estrella- 12 strikeouts, 1 single; Sofia Aviles- 1 Single; Makayla Balboa- 1 Single. Record: Citrus Coast League: 2-0; Overall: 6-4.

By Epi Torres

On Saturday, March 16 several Fillmore track athletes competed in the annual Maurice Greene Invitational hosted by Oaks Christian High School.

Two F/S girls started off the day for the Flashes by running the Malachi Mile. Miley Tello was the top runner for Fillmore running a personal best time of 6:26.54. Meanwhile, her teammate Jannet Vega also ran a personal best time of 6:47.21 in the same race. The Varsity girls race followed. Nataly Vigil continued what has been a very good season for her by finishing second in a field of 21 athletes. Her mile time of 5:30.81 was her best time this season. Nataly was followed by Joseline Orozco who posted a time of 5:57.37. The boys followed in the mile, Eduardo Vigil was Fillmore’s top finisher, Eddie placed 7th in a time of 4:41.55. Angel Garcia posted a time of 4:45.83, followed by Omar Heredia in 4:52.8, and Joshua Estrada in 4:57.13.

In the girls F/S 100 meter hurdles, Yaneli Landin placed 9th in 21.18. This was Yaneli's first time competing in this event. Teammate Michelle Setty was a close 10th in 21.47. This was a personal best time for both girls.

In the F/S girls 400 meter run, Emelie Magana ran a time of 1:22.16. In the F/S boys 400, Mauricio Ocegueda ran a personal best time of 57.95. In the Varsity boys 400, Angel Laureano ran a 55.16.

In the girls F/S 100 meters, Karinna Magana ran a 13.13. Mia Munoz followed in a time of 13.76, Janessa Corona 13.81, and Sarah Cedillo 14.13. In the F/S boys race Abel Villela sped to a time of 12.12, he was followed by Saul Fraga-Sandoval in 12.22. All the Fillmore athletes listed above ran a personal best time. In the boys Varsity race, Angel Martinez posted a personal best time of 12.04. Chris Perez ran a 12.21.

In the Varsity 800, Angel Laureano ran a 2:24.65.

In the F/S girls 200, Karina Magana ran a 28.99, Emelie Magana posted a 29.16, and Mia Munoz ran a 30.10. Emelie’s time was a personal best for this event. In the Varsity boys Josiah Cruz ran a 25.59. This was a personal best time for Josiah in the 200 meters.

In the girls F/S high jump Michele Setty jumped 4’ even.

In the girls F/S long jump, Janessa Corona lept 12’11.5”. This was a personal best jump for Janessa. In the Varsity girls division, Abigail Magana jumped 11’11.5”. In the boys F/S Saul Fraga-Sandoval jumped 16’11.75”. In the Varsity boys, Josiah Cruz lept 18’00”.

In the F/S girls triple jump, Sarah Cedillos jumped 28’11”. This was a personal best jump for Sarah. Teammate, Michelle Setty reached out to 25’11”. In the Varsity girls, Abigail Magana jumped 26’00.25”. In the F/S boys triple jump, Abel Villela jumped 34’10.5”.

In the F/S girls discus, Emily Soltero reached a mark of 70’09”. In the boys Varsity discus, Anthony Tafoya propelled the sphere a new personal best of 140’02”, and Daniel Viveros threw it 123’06”.

In the Varsity boys shot put, Daniel Viveros heaved the steel ball to a personal best distance of 43’03”.

Medal winners for this meet were Nataly Vigil in the Varsity girls 1600 meter, Emily Soltero in the F/S girls discus, and Anthony Tafoya in the boys Varsity discus.

Fillmore will next compete on their home track against the Nordhoff Ranger on Thursday, March 21st at 3:30 p.m.

By Nancy Rodriguez

On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Fillmore Legendz Basketball, the newest sports program in town, wrapped up after a successful 6-week pilot run. Fillmore Legendz, a program designed to help athletes who need a little extra support to participate in sports, allows the participants to go at their own pace and grow as an individual player based on their own personal needs.

Thanks to support from Fillmore City Manager, David Rowlands, Cultural, Arts, and Recreation Commissioner, Nancy Rodriguez Hernandez, coaches and parents, 20 athletes participated in the program’s first season. And with the help from local business sponsors, like Lemon Tree Embroidery and Estrella Market, all players received a jersey and trophy at no cost!

Fillmore Legendz is expected to come back in January 2025 with a traditional 8-week program. For more information on how to sign-up to play or volunteer, please contact program coordinator Nancy Rodriguez Hernandez at (323) 385-1106.

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Fillmore Little League has officially opened as of Saturday, March 9, 2024. There was a full house in attendance for not only the opening pitch but for the league in general. This year they had a record breaking 30 teams and 340 children playing. The stands were filled with excited spectators as Fillmore’s Little Leaguers took to the field with high hopes for the season. Raffle tickets were pulled with great prizes for the participants. Volunteers for the program worked hard getting the season going, the day organized, the fields prepped, the managers and coaches working with the kids and umpires and making sure we can all visit the concession stand. Everyone was working together for the love of the game and our children. Please consider finding a passion and lend a hand, our community works together. If you want to watch a good show, come on down, these kids will put one on for you! Their little hearts play so hard, you can’t help but smile. For Fillmore Little League announcements follow their social media pages. Courtesy Brandi Hollis; Inset photo credit Jax Avila.

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Article & photo courtesy Brandy Hollis

As a mom of six kids, I love getting to watch all my kids play sports. My oldest boys wrestled for FHS, which was always so exciting, plus all the other sports and activities they did. My daughter did competitive cheer and all that entails. I have been blessed with the opportunity to coach my children in soccer and manage a little league team in the past years. Now as my son grows older it’s time for him to move onto other coaches.

Cooper Hollis will be 11 years old and in the fall a 6th grader at FMS. He tends to be a lot smaller than the other kids his age but his heart makes up for it. A few weeks ago, he was brave enough to get up at a schoolboard meeting to advocate for sports in the elementary school, so that way families that can’t afford to play get the opportunity at school. He is the kid that is leading the warm up, usually finishing the runs fast, leading his teams by making sure they are ready. Even when he catches, he makes sure the pitcher is having a tough time to taunt him and get them to shake it off.
In basketball other teams have to have two larger kids come sandwich him so he doesn’t stop their play, even though he may only reach their chests.

This guy is fast and loves to steal bases. People always tell his dad and me that they love to watch him play, his heart for each sport is so big it reads across his face. I would like to say that I work with him, but I don’t get the opportunity too. What he has is raw talent. He was swimming and jumping off the deep end at 2, can’t keep him out of the ocean, dives and surfs too. He has lots of incredible talents (too many to mention) that have made us always wonder if he is a super hero disguised as my child. Most importantly he is a kind and respectful young man.

At opening day, Saturday, March 9, he made the first run of the season for Fillmore Little League. He got on base with a walk and stole the whole diamond. Eventually doing it again for the Majors Angels. He played 2nd base, pitched and played catcher. I normally write about other adults in the community, but since it’s the start of baseball season, I thought the first run of the season deserved some special recognition. His heart for the game is huge and he never says no. He’s coachable and talented and I can’t wait to watch him grow this year under some great coaching by the Angels’ team. Go big, Coop!

By Epi Torres

On Thursday, March 7th, Fillmore track athletes traveled to Channel Islands to compete against their league opponents, the Raiders.

The JV 4 X 100 meter relay team started off the day with a victory in a time of 57.48. Team members were Andrea Gamez, Jaiden Peacock, Maribel Ruiz, and Emelie Magana. The Varsity Girls 4 X 100 meter relay team finished in 2nd. Team runners were Sarah Cedillos, Jasmine Gonzalez, Janessa Corona, and Karinna Magana. Their time was a 54.17. The F/S boys finished 2nd in 52.74. Runners were Gabriel Lagunas, Valente Garcia, Caysen Michel, and Isaac Rivera. The Varsity boys also finished 2nd in a time of 47.52. Team members were Josiah Cruz, Saul Fraga-Sandoval, Christopher Perez, and Josiah Patterson.

In the JV girls 1600 meters, Miley Tello captured the top spot in a time of 6:41.35, she was followed by Jannet Vega 2nd in 6:57.19, Jaelyn Castro 4th in 7:22.88, Isabel Arredondo 6th in 7:37.57, Elena Magana 7th in 7:51.80, Jessica Aparicio 8th in 7:53.29, Nancy Anguiano 9th in 7:57.76, Mia Urbano 10th in 8:05.07, and Andrea Rojas 11th in 10:07.28. In the Varsity girls, Joseline Orozco finished first in 5:54.96, and Diana Santa Rosa 2nd in 6:10.73. In the F/S boys 1600 meter race, Alexander Nunez was 5th in 5:45.34. He was followed by Alejandro Rangel 6th in 5:46.52, in the Varsity boys, Eddie Vigil finished 2nd in 4:43.12, Omar Heredia was 4th in 4:46.22, Angel Garcia 6th in 4:46.68, Diego Ramirez 8th in 4:51.23, Joshua Estrada 9th in 4:55.07, Vicente Lopez 17th in 5:24.73, Juan Cumatz 19th in 5:28.20,:Damian Castaneda 21st. in 5:40.27, Alexander Diaz 22nd in 6:14.38, Juan Castro 23rd in 6:15.42, and Nathan Velasco 24th in 6:41.58.

In the Varsity girls 100 meter hurdles, Michele Setty claimed 3rd place in 22.37.

In the 300 meter hurdles, Yaneli Landin finished 2nd in 58.40, and Michele Setty took 4th in 1:04.62.

In the JV girls 400 meters, leading he group was Xitlaly G. Mejia 1st. She was followed by Madelynn Gonzalez 2nd in 1:15.12, Alexandrea Gonzalez 7th in 1:18.86. In the Varsity girls 400, Fillmore’s top finisher in 2nd was Sarah Cedillo in 1:10.81, Emily Soltero placed 3rd in 1:10.86. In the boys F/S Gabriel Lagunas was first in 1:04.41, followed by Valente Garcia 2nd in 1:07.34. In the Varsity boys, Angel Laureano placed 1st in 55.97. He was followed by Angel Gonzalez 4th in 57.40, and Mauricio Ocegueda 8th in 1:00.79.

In the JV girls 100 meters, Fillmore captured the first 3 places. Emelie Magana led the way in 14.70. Following were Andrea Gamez 2nd in 15:27, Cristal Martinez 3rd in 15.33, Maribel Ruiz 7th in 15:91, D’andra Amezcua 8th in 16.11, Delilah Cervantez 9th in 16:37, and Julie Luna 10th in 16:47. In the Varsity girl’s competition, Karinna Magana ran first in 14.07. Mia Munoz 3rd in 14:39. She was followed by Janessa Corona 4th in 14:50, and Jasmine Magana 7th in 14:66. In F/S boys lsaac Rivera was 2nd in 13.28, and Caysen Michel 6th in 14:90. In the Varsity boys race, Angel Martinez was 2nd in 12:24. Christopher Perez was 3rd in 12.83, Josiah Cruz 5th in 12:88, and Saul Fraga-Sandoval 6th in 12.90.

In the JV girls 800 meters, Miley Tello finished 1st in 3:08.59. Jaelyn Castro was second in 3:15.37. She was followed by Jannet Vega was 3rd in 3:16.04, Isabel Arredondo 5th in 3:26.80, Elena Magana 7th in 3:27.68, Nancy Anguiano 8th in 3:29.09, Andrea Ramirez 9th in 3:38.79, Jessica Aparicio 10th in 3:39.42, Mia Urbano 11th in 3:42.25, and Andrea Rojas 12th in 4:15.11. In the Varsity girls, Leah Barragan led the top 3 Fillmore finishers by running a time of 2:35.87, Joseline Orozco 2nd in 2:40.96, and Diana Santa Rosa 3rd in 2:47.98. In the boy’s F/S 800, Alejandro Rangel was 3rd in 2:34.29, Alexander Nunez was 5th in 2:47.23, and Vincent Alonso 6th in 3:12.30. Omar Heredia was second in the Varsity boys 800 in 2:09.91, Angel Garcia was 3rd in 2:10.64, Vicente Lopez, 11th in 2:35.29, Damien Castaneda 12th in 2:38.57, Alexander Diaz 13th in 2:50.50, and Nathan Velasco 15th in 3:00.58.

In the JV girls 200 meters Fillmore athletes captured the first 3 places. Emelie Magana was first in 30.31. She was followed by Andrea Gamez 2nd in 30.85, Xitlaly G. Mejia 3rd in 32.15, Cristal Martinez 6th in 33.23, Madelynn Gonzalez 7th in 33.42, Julie Luna 8th in 33.55, and Alexandrea Gonzalez 14th in 35.45. In the Varsity girls 200, Mia Munoz claimed second place in a time of 29.92. In the F/S boys 200 meters, Gabriel Lagunas placed 3rd in 27.86. In the Varsity boys Angel Gonzalez placed 2nd in 25.80, Christopher Perez was 3rd in 25.82.

In the Varsity 3200 meters, Fillmore’s Alexandra Martinez was 1st. at 13:27.75. In the boys Varsity, Eduardo Vigil was 1st in a season’s best of 10:07.9, Diego Ramirez 5th in 10:41.29, Joshua Estrada 8th in 11:15.81, Juan Cumatz 10th in 11:52.73, Martin Manzo 11th in 13:55.83, and Kobi Lizarraga 12th in 13:55.85.

In the JV girls 4 X 400 meter relay, Fillmore teams finished 1st and 2nd. The winning team in 5:01.55 consisted of Melanie Flores, Xitlaly G. Mejia, Emelie Magana, and Andrea Gamez. The 2nd team was composed of Miley Tello, Jannet Vega, Luz Castaneda, and Jaelyn Castro. They recorded a time of 5:30.53. The Varsity girls team ran to victory in a time of 4:35.50. Team runners were Leah Barragan, Diana Santa Rosa, Emily Soltero, and Joseline Orozco. The Varsity boys also won their race in 3:46.15. Team members were Angel Laureano, Eddie Vigil, Angel Garcia, and Omar Heredia.

In the JV girls long jump, D’andra Amezcua finished in first, leaping 11’03.5”. Delilah Cervantes was 2nd in 10’07”, Alexandrea Gonzalez 3rd in 10’.5”, Julie Luna 4th in 10’25.50”. In the Varsity girls long jump, Janessa Corona was 3rd in 12’08.5”, Jasmine Gonzalez 8th in 12’04.5” and Abigail Magana 7th in 11’05”. In the Varsity boy’s competition, Josiah Cruz was 2nd in 17’08”, Saul Fraga-Sandoval finished in 4th, leaping 16’03.5”, and Jasiah Patterson recorded a jump of 15’07”.

Michelle Setty was 2nd in the Varsity girls triple jump competition in a jump of 26’04”, and Abigail Magana was 3rd in 24’09”. In the Varsity boys, Mauricio Ocegueda was 2nd in 35’09.75”, and Saul Fraga-Sandoval 3rd in 35’04.5”.

In the Varsity girls high jump, Yaneli Landin was 1st in a jump of 4’02.00”. Michelle Setty was 4th, clearing 4 feet even. In the Varsity boys high jump, John Jimemen was 3rd, clearing 4’10”, and Mauricio Ocegueda was 4th in 4’08”.

In the JV girl’s discus, Valerie Rodriguez was 2nd tossing the discus 52’01”. Yesenia Robles was 2nd in 47’09”, Andrea Ramirez 7th in 45’01”, Andrea Cordero 8th in 42’08”, Melanie Flores 9th in 39’01.5”, and Megan Robles 26’00”. In the Varsity girl’s competition, Aerin Garcia was 1st with a throw of 77’00.5”. She was followed by Emily Soltero 2nd in 72’10.5”, Adamary Hernandez 3rd in 67’04”, Daniela Curiel 5th in 61”03”, Angeline Hernandez 7th in 55’04”, Emma Torres 8th in 53’08”, Sofia Peredo 10th in 50’07”, Jazmin Magana 6th in 55’06”, Yesenia Robles 4th in 39 01, and Daniela Vidal 11th in 44’00”. In the F/S boys, Carlos Cabral won the event with a launch of 105’08”, Isaac Rivera was 2nd in 105’05”, Valentin Garcia 3rd in 74’04.5”, Emanuel Velazquez 5th in 62’02”, and Eddie Padilla 6th in 34’00.5”. Anthony Tafoya won the Varsity boys discus in a toss of 134’09”, Daniel Viveros was 2nd in 125’04”, John Jimenez 7th in 71”08”, and Aiden Bankowski 8th in 28’09.5”.

In the JV girls shot put, Andrea Ramirez placed 3rd in a heave of 17’05.5”, Valerie Rodriguez 4th in 17’05”, Andrea Cordero 6th in 17’02.5”, Yesenia Robles 8th in 15’10.5”, Melanie Flores 9th in 15’.00”, and Megan Robles 10th in 14’01”. Emily Soltero won the Varsity girls shot put with a throw of 25’04”, Daniela Curiel 2nd in 23’09”, Aerin Garcia 3rd in 23’04”, Adamary Hernandez 4th in 23’02”, Angeline Hernandez 6th in 22’07.00”, Jazmin Magana 6th in 22’04.5”, Emma Torres 7th in 21’02”, Sofia Peredo 8th in 20’10”,Destiny Tellez 20’02.5”, and Daniela Vidal 10th in 16’03.00”. In the F/S boys, Carlos Cabral won the event with a put of 38’10”, Isaac Rivera 2nd in 35’06.5”, Valentin Garcia 4th in 27’01”, Emanuel Velazquez 5th in 26’06”, and Eddie Padilla 8th in 25’09”. Tony Tafoya claimed 2nd in the Varsity boys shot put in heave of 41’05”, Daniel Viveros 3rd with a personal best of 41’11”, John Jimenez was 7th in 28’00””, and Aiden Bankowski 8th in 15’04”.

Fillmore track and field athletes will next host the Nordhoff Rangers on March 24. That meet is set to start at 3:30 p.m. Hope to see you there.

On March 8, 2024, Fillmore traveled to Dos Pueblos High School. Final score Fillmore- 0, Dos Pueblos-3. Highlights: Emma Estrella- 12 strikeouts, 1 single; Sofia Aviles- 1 Single; Makayla Balboa- 1 Single. Record: Citrus Coast League: 2-0; Overall: 6-4.

On March 12, 2024, Fillmore Flashes hosted the Nordhoff Rangers for a Citrus Coast League matchup. The game went 5 innings. Final score Fillmore-10, Nordhoff-0. Highlights: Emma Estrella- 13 strikeouts; Aryanne Munoz- 1 triple, 1 single, 2 RBI’s; Sofie Aviles- 1 double, 1 single, 2 RBI’s; Viviana Posadas- 1 double, 1 single, 1 RBI; Makayla Balboa- 1 double, 1 RBI; Erika Sanchez- 1 single, 1 RBI; Jacqueline Ordonez- 1 single; Alexa Escamilla- 1 Single. Record: Citrus Coast League: 3-0, Overall: 7-4. Next game- Flashes will travel to play the Hueneme Vikings on Thursday, March 14th at 3:30PM.

Stats credit Coach Michael Munoz

Fillmore Flashes Softball hosted Chatsworth Monday, February 26, 2024, for a 5-inning game. Final score Fillmore 13 - Chatsworth 1. Fillmore Highlights: Erika Sanchez- 2 Home Runs, 1 Double, 2 RBI; Aryanne Munoz- 2 Doubles, 1 Single, 3 RBI; Emma Estrella- 9 Strikeouts, 1 Double, 2 Singles. Flashes Overall Record: 4-3.

Written By Epi Torres
On Saturday, February 24th, the Fillmore Flashes boys and girls track teams traveled to Carpinteria and completed in the Rincon Relay. Six other teams participated in this early season meet that provides shorter races for distance runners.

In the first event contested by the girls Varsity 4 X 100, the Fillmore team of Sarah Cedillo, Kimberly Magana, Janessa Corona, and Karina Magana stormed to a first place finish in a fine early season time of 51.86. They were followed by the boys Varsity team of Josiah Cruz, Saul Fraga, Christopher Perez, and Able Villela. They placed 3rd in a time of 46.56.

In the girls JV 1200 M. Jackie Olivares finished in second posting a time of 4:38.66, she was followed by Miley Tello 3rd in 4:48.94, Jannet Vega 4th in 4:53.04, Luz Castaneda 5th in 4:53.04, Natalie Perez 6th in 5:11.72, Jaelyn Castro 8rh in 5:16.67, Isabel Arredondo 9th in 5:26.19, Jessica Aparicio 10th in 5:27.95, and Andrea Rojas 11th in 7:21.60. Fillmore’s lone runner in the boys JV 1200 M., Philip Jimenez captured 8th place in 4:52.97. In the Varsity Girls 1200 M., Nataly Vigil finished in 1st, in a time of 3:59.30. She was followed by Niza Laureano 2nd in 4:13.90, Diana Santa Rosa 3rd in 4:15.90, Joseline Orozco 4th in 4:16.36, and AJ Martinez 8th in 4:38.16. The Varsity Boys’ top finisher was Angel Garcia who finished in 2nd place in a time of 3:22.35. He was followed by Eddie Vigil 3rd in 3:23.78, Omar Heredia 4th in 3:28.79, Joshua Estrada 7th in 3:42.28, Juan Cumatz 11th in 3:52.48, Vicente Lopez 13th in 3:56.68, Alexander Diaz 15th in 4:33.89, and Juan Castro 16th in 4:45.71.

In the JV Girls 400 Meters, the Fillmore runners captured all 6 places. Leading the way was Patzy Orozco 1st in 1:11.32, Julissa Mendoza 2nd in 1:13.22, Xitlali G. Mejia 3rd in 1:13.91, Michelle Setty 4th in 1:15.17, Melanie Flores 5th in 1:17.37, and Julieta Gabriel 6th in 1:19.59. In the F/S Boys 400 meters, Mauricio Osegueda ran to a first place finish in 59.87. He was followed by Gabriel Lagunas 4th in 1:03.82, and Valente Garcia 7th in 1:09.02. The Varsity Girls 400 meters was won by Leah Barragan in 1:04.69. She was followed by Emily Soltero 7th in 1:08.96, and Yaneli Landin 8th in 1:11.05. In the Varsity Boys 400 meter race, Angel Laureano finished in 2nd, in 55.90.

In the Girls JV 100 meters, 12 athletes toed the starting line.They were led by Mia Munoz who finished in second in 14:03. Emelie Magana followed in 4th in 14:33, Jaiden Peacock 5th in 14.43, Andrea Gamez 6th in 14:45, D’andra Amezcua 10th in 15:13, Maribel Ruiz 11th in 15:23, Aliana Manzano 12th in 15:24, Cristal Martinez 13th in 15:25, Madelynn Gonzalez 14th in 15:42, Delilah Cervantez 16th in 15:67, Alexandria Gonzalez 17th in 15:91, and Julie Luna 18th in 15:97. In the Boys F/S 100 meters, Isaac Rivera captured 3rd place in 13:06. He was followed by Joshua Felix 4th in 13:07. The Varsity girls 100 meter was won by Fillmore’s Karinna Magana in 13:56. She was followed by Jasmine Gonzalez 4th in 13.97, Janessa Corona 5th in 14:11, Sarah Cedillos 7th in 14:33, and Abigail Magana 17th in 16:05. In the Varsity boys 100 meters, Isaac Rivera finished 3rd in 13:06. He was followed by Joshua Felix 4th in 13:07.

In the girls JV 600 meters, Jaelynn Castro led the Flashes finishing in 3rd place in 2:15.14, Cassandra Mendoza 4th in 2:23.70, Andrea Ramirez 5th in 2:30.88, Jessica Aparicio 7th in 2:35.33, and Andrea Rojas 8th in 2:53.94. In the boys F/S 600 meters, Philip Jimenez finished in 4th in 2:13.10. In the Varsity girls 600 meters, Leah Barragan finished 3rd in 1:51.10. She was followed by Joseline Orozco 4th in 1:54.93. Omar Heredia led the Varsity boys in the 600 meters. Omar placed 3rd in 1:31.18. He was followed by Angel Laureano 8th in 1:43.36, and Alexander Diaz 13th in 2:02.34.

In the Girls JV 200 meters, Andrea Gamez led the Fillmore contingent by placing 4th in 29.98. She was followed by Emelie Magana 5th in 30.03, Jaiden Peacock 7th in 30:14, Mia Munoz 8th in 30.65, Xitlali G. Mejia 9th in 31.69, Maribel Ruiz 10th in 31.87. Madelynn Gonzalez 12th in 32.37, Cristal Martinez 13th in 32.45, Julie Luna 15th in 33.42, Julieta Gabriel 16th in 33.44, and Alexandrea Gonzalez 17th in 34.05. In the F/S boys, Joshua Felix finished in 3rd in 27.22. Gabriel Lagunas finished in 4th in 27.39. In the Varsity girls 200 meters, Karina Magana finished in 4th in 28.87. In the Varsity boys, Christopher Perez finished in 8th in 25.47, and Angel Gonzalez finished in 9th in 25.55.

In the 2400 meter race, Jacqueline Olivares captured 1st place in 10:45.82. Second place went to Jannet Vega in a time of 11:13.34. The Varsity girls winner was Nataly Vigil in 9:36.04. She was followed by Diana Santa Rosa 2nd in 9:36.95, Niza Laureano 3rd in 9:42.88, and AJ Martinez 5th in 10:37.95. Angel Garcia captured 2nd in the Varsity boys race, in a time of 7:40.26. He was followed by Joshua Estrada 3rd in 7:58.70, Juan Cumatz 5th in 8:38.28, and Kobe Lizarraga 6th in 8:38.28.

In the JV girls 4x400 meter relay, Fillmore captured 1st and place in 4:50.04. Team A runners were Xitlali G. Mejia, Patzy Orozco, Mia Munoz, and Andrea Gamez. The second place team, also from Fillmore ran a time of 5:16.75. It was composed of Emelie Magana, Jaiden Peacock, Julieta Gabriel, and Madelynn Gonzalez.. The F/S boys won their race in 4:20.07. Team members were Gabriel Lagunas, Valente Garcia, J Felix, and Mauricio Osegueda. The Varsity girls took first in 4:34.53. The team runners were Sarah Cedillo, Nataly Vigil, Joseline Orozco, and Leah Barragan. The Varsity boys also captured first place in 4:54.32. Team runners were Angel Gonzalez, Josiah Cruz, Omar Heredia, and Chris Perez.

In the JV girls shot put, Andrea Ramirez placed 11th with a put of 17’01”. Valerie Rodriguez followed placing 14th in 15’09”, Yesenia Robles 15th in 15’08”, Megan Robles 16th in 13’09”, and Melanie Flores 17th in 13’07”. The boys F/S shot put was won by Carlos Cabral firing the put 34’03”. Isaac Rivera captured second in 33’05”. He was followed by Emanuel Velazquez 10th in 27’08”, Valentin Garcia 11th in 26’05”, and Eddie Padilla 24’09”. Anthony Tafoya captured 1st place in the shot put in a heave of 39’11”. Teammate Daniel Viveros finished in second in a PR of 36’07”, John Jimenez 16th in 27’07”, and Aiden Bankowski 13’3.5”. In the Varsity girls shot put, Emily Soltero finished in second place with a heave of 28”04”. She was followed by Daniela Curiel 6th in 24’04”, Adamary Hernandez 9th in 23’01.75, Aerin Garcia 9th in 21’01”, Angeline Hernandez 9th in 20’10”, Sofia Peredo 11th in 20’00”, Emma Torres 12th in 19’10.75”, Destiny Tellez 14th in 18’05.50”, and Daniela Vaca 16th in 14’07”.

In the JV girls discus, Valerie Rodriguez finished in 6th place tossing the discus 50’05”. She was followed by Andrea Ramirez 11th in 38’08”, Yesenia Robles 13th in 37’08”, Megan Robles 16th in 26’07”, and Melanie Flores 17th in 21’07”. In the F/S boys discus, Isaac Rivera placed first with a throw of 97’00”. He was supported by Carlos Cabral 3rd in 81’10”, Valentin Garcia 6th in 73’01”, Emanuel Velazquez 11th in 57’00”, and Eddie Padilla 15th in 43’09”. In the Varsity boys discus, Anthony Tafoya Captured first place in a personal best throw of 131”08”. Daniel Viveros was second in 114’10”. They were followed by John Jimenez 17th in 67’02”, and Aiden Bankowski 20th in 31”07”. In the Varsity girls discus, Aerin Garcia was the top finisher in 7th place, tossing the implement 63’10”. She was followed by Emily Soltero 8th in 60’09”, Angeline Hernandez 9th in 59’00”, Sofia Peredo 11th in 51’10”, Destiny Tellez 12th in 50’08”, Daniela Vida 13th in 49’02”, Emma Torres 14th in 48’04”, Daniela Curiel 15th in 46’06”, and Angela Garcia Cano 45’05”.

In the girls JV long jump, Aliana Manzano placed 1st in a leap of 11’02.5”. She was followed by Delilah Cervantez 4th in 10’7.5”, and D’andra Amezcua 7th in 10’00”. In the F/S boys long jump, Valente Garcia placed 2nd in a jump of 13’08.25”. In the Varsity boys long jump, Josiah Cruz placed 6th with a jump of 17”1.75”. He was followed by Saul Fraga-Sandoval 7th in 16’11.5”, and Abel Villela 11th in 15’11.5”. In the Varsity girls long jump, Abigail Magana lept to a 7th place finish in 10’.09.75”. Teammate Jasmine Gonzalez finished in 8th in 10’07.50”.

In the JV girls triple jump, Aliana Manzano finished in 2nd in 24’07.50”. She was followed by Michele Setty 3rd in 24’6.75”, Julissa Mendoza 5th in 24’05.00”, Delilah Cervantez 7th in 22’04.75”, and D’andra Amezcua 8th in 19’11.50”. In the boys F/S triple jump, Mauricio Ocegueda captured first place in a jump of 35’08.50”. In the Varsity boys triple jump, Saul Fraga-Sandoval finished in 2nd in 35’07.75 inches. His teammate Abel Villela finished in 4th in 33’10.00”. In the Varsity girls, Sarah Cedillo finished in 4th in 29’09.50”. Teammate Abigail Magana finished 6th in 25’01.75”.

In the JV girls high jump, Michelle Setty finished in 3rd, in 4’00.00. In the F/S boy’s competition, Mauricio Ocegueda lept 4’06.00” to finish in 4th. In the Varsity girls, Yaneli Landin finished 3rd in 4’02.00”. In the Varsity boys high jump, John Jimenez finished in second with a jump of 5’.00.00”

The Flashes track teams will next travel to Hueneme on Tuesday, March 27th and compete against the Vikings in a duel meet.

Courtesy FHS Soccer Girls Coach Jose Luis Lomeli Jr., M. Ed.

February 8, 2024, Fillmore vs. Rialto High School
Varsity Score: Fillmore 3 - Rialto 1
Goals: Marlene Gonzalez, Athena Sánchez, Lizbeth Mendez
Assist: Marlene Gonzalez 2
Lizbeth Mendez 1
Overall Record: 13-3-0
League Record: 10-2-0
CIF Record 1-0-0
Player of the game: Marlene Gonzalez

Courtesy FHS Boys Soccer Coach Javier Alcaraz

February 7, 2024, Fillmore vs. Polytechnic High School (1st Round CIF Fillmore Game)
Varsity: Fillmore 1-2 Polytechnic
Goal: Jesus Angel Avila 1
Assist: Danny Medina 1
Overall Record: 9-8-5

FHS Soccer Girls Coach Jose Luis Lomeli Jr., M. Ed.

January 31, 2024, Fillmore vs. Carpinteria High School
Varsity Score: Fillmore 3 - Carpinteria 1
Goals: Marlene Gonzalez, Athena Sánchez, Lizbeth Mendez
Assist: Marlene Gonzalez, Karissa Terrazas
Overall Record: 12-3-0; League Record: 10-2-0
Places second in Citrus league
Player of the game: Marlene Gonzalez

Courtesy FHS Boys Soccer Coach Javier Alcaraz

January 31, 2924, Fillmore vs. Carpinteria
Varsity: Fillmore 6 – Carpinteria 1
Goals: Hector Hernandez 3; Jared Ramos 2; Jesus Angel Avila 1
Assist: Danny Medina 1; Jesus Angel Avila 1; Jesus Canchola 1
League Record: 7-4-1
Overall Record: 9-7-5

Goalkeeper Shutout: Julian Medina
JV: Fillmore 3 – Carpinteria 0
Goals: Edgar Castellon 1; Ab De La Cruz 1; Christian Ramirez 1
Goalkeepers: Shutout: Jose Zaragoza and Alex Sanchez

Courtesy FHS Girls Basketball Coach Kimberly Tafoya

January 29, 2024, Fillmore vs. Malibu High School (away)
Fillmore - 18 – Malibu - 33
Fillmore Highlights:
Breeza Gamino- 7 points
Jacqueline Ordonez-5 points
Aryanne Munoz- 5 points
Fillmore Record: Citrus Coast League 2-9; Overall 3-14

Above is the Fillmore Flashes Boys Soccer team practice doing hurdle drills as part of their agility training to keep them on top of their game for the duration of the season. Overall record is 8 – 7 – 5; League record is 6 – 4 – 1. Keep up the good work Flashes!
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Fillmore High School softball and baseball will be underway soon. This past week teams were spotted working out on the fields, as they held try-outs to get ready for the spring season.
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Courtesy FHS Boys Soccer Coach Javier Alcaraz
January 29, 2024, Fillmore vs. Malibu High School (League Match)
Varsity: Fillmore 4 - Malibu High School 3
Goals:

Jesus Angel Avila 2 (Penalty Kick)
Antonio De La Cruz 1
Danny Medina 1

Assist:
Jesus Canchola 1
League Record: 6 – 4 - 1; Overall Record: 8 – 7 - 5
JV: Fillmore 7 - Malibu High School 3
Goals:

Edgar Castellon 2
Josiah Patterson 2
Eduardo Calderon 1
Julio Ballesteros 1
Emmanuel Hernandez 1
Assist:

Juan Lizarraga 1
Edgar Castellon 4
Emmanuel Hernandez 1
Julio Ballesteros 1
Shutout to Goalkeeper Mark Zuniga for JV.

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January 26, 2024, Fillmore vs. Nordhoff High School
Varsity: Fillmore 3 - Nordhoff High School 0
Goals:

Leo Villegas 1
Jesus Canchola 2
Assist:

Jesus Angel Avila 1
Leo Villegas 1
League Record: 5 – 4 - 1; Overall Record: 7 - 7 - 5
JV: Fillmore 4 - Nordhoff High School 0
Goals:

Edgar Castellon 3
Emmanuel Hernandez 1

FHS Soccer Girls Coach Jose Luis Lomeli Jr., M. Ed.

January 29, 2024, Fillmore vs. Malibu High School
Varsity Girls Soccer:

Fillmore 7 – Malibu High School 0
Goals: Monica Botello (2), Alexis Pina, Fatima Alvarado, Ashley Hernandez, Lizbeth Mendez, Athena Sanchez
Assist: Marlene Gonzalez
Shutout: Gabriela Martinez, Alorah Salas and Yolanda Ortega
Overall Record: 11-3-0; League Record: 9-2-0
Player of the Game: Monica Botello

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January 26, 2024, Fillmore vs. Nordhoff High School
Varsity Girls Soccer:

Fillmore 4 - Nordhoff High School 0
Goals: Marlene Gonzalez (2), Athena Sanchez, Victory Pina
Assist: Athena Sanchez, Marlene Gonzalez, Monica Botello, Victoria Pina
Shutout: Gabriela Martinez, Alorah Salas
Overall Record: 10-3-0; League Record: 8-2-0

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January 23, 2024, Fillmore vs. Malibu High School
Varsity Girls Soccer:

Fillmore 5 - Malibu High School 1
Goals: Fátima Alvarado, Karissa Terrazas (2), Lizbeth Méndez, Athena Sanchez
Assist: Ashley Hernandez, Karissa Terrazas, Lizbeth Mendez, Athena Sanchez
Overall record: 9-3-0; League Record: 7-2-0