On Tuesday, the Citrus Coast League cross country teams met in Fillmore to complete in the second of three meets to determine League standings. Fillmore, Carpinteria, Channel Islands, Hueneme, Malibu, Nordhoff, and Santa Paula ran over the 3-mile dirt course that includes a couple of small rises.

The junior varsity boys started the day. They were led by Sammy Ramirez who finished in 4th place in a time of 20:21.35. He was followed by Omar Heredia 6th in 20:32.48, Juan Cumatz 10th in 21:00.41, Adan Topete 21st in 21:50.61, Vicente Lopez 24th in 22:41.83, Juan Castro 40th in 26:33.73, and Alexander Diaz 46th in 28:09.53. In the team competition, the Fillmore Junior Varsity team finished in second.

The Varsity Girls followed. They were led by Nataly Vigil who finished in second place. Her time was 20:16.93. She was followed by Niza Laureano 3rd in 20:28.66, Andrea Laureano 5th in 21:17.29, Diana Santa Rosa 9th in 21:46.18, Leah Barragan 11th in 22:34.03, Alexandra Martinez 13th in 22:40.67, and Monique Hurtado 22nd in 23:40.40. In the team competition, the Varsity Girls finished in first place.

The Varsity Boys were led by sophomore Eduardo Vigil. Eddie ran a great race and looked strong throughout finishing in second place in a time of 17:02.46. He was followed by Nicholas Hurtado 10th in 18:02.69, Joshua Estrada 13th in 18:12.01, Angel Garcia 14th in 18:14.75, Diego Ramirez 16th in 18:24.36, and Angel Laureano 18th in 18:39.62. In the team competition, Fillmore captured 1st place.

In the girls Junior Varsity Lorena Rangel Perez led all finishers posting a time of 23:04.07. She was followed by Liliana Montejano who finished in second in 23:42.55, Cassandra Valdovinos 5th in 24:34.32, Tiffany Velasco 10th in 25:22.62, Miley Tello 13th in 25:58.66, Luz Castaneda Navarro 15th in 27:13.77, Jacqueline Olivares 17th in 27:19.36, Natalie Perez 22nd in 27:52.04, Jannet Vega 28th in 29:27.60, Alexa Martinez 30th in 30:10.93, and Christine Nguyen 33rd in 31:34.13. In the team competition the Fillmore girls finished in first.

The Flashes cross country teams will now travel to Walnut, California on Friday, October 21st to compete in the Mt. SAC Invitational. This meet will start around noon.

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On August 13th, 2022 the 9U Girls team (2013G team) for Fillmore Non-profit Club Soccer Organization named California United Futbol Club, was crowned Champions in the Oaks FC Summer Cup. The team beat LAFC Gold with a final score of 3-0 in the championship game. Goals were scored by Siani Lomeli, Bella Mendez and Kenia Hernandez. One assist was recorded by Siani Lomeli. Goalkeeper Aaliyah Cervantez recorded only 2 goals scored in the entire tournament. The team has not only made the club proud but also the Community of Fillmore. To be able to compete at a high level competitively with local talent and with all volunteer work is something to comment on.

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By FMS Wrestling Coach Michael F. Torres

The Fillmore Middle School Bulldogs competed at the Ventura County Middle School Wrestling League Meet hosted by Matilija Middle School in Ojai on Thursday, October 6th.

Fillmore fielded a wrestling team of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls that competed in weight classes ranging from 70 lbs. up to 220 lbs. Teams from Balboa, Isbell, and Matilija Middle Schools also participated. The wrestling matches consisted of 3 periods of 1-minute durations. Scores were awarded for takedowns, escapes, reversals, and near-falls. A pin ended the match.

The Bulldogs will next compete at Balboa Middle School in Ventura on Wednesday, October 12th and are scheduled to host a league meet on Thursday, October 27th. Both events are scheduled to start at 5:30 pm.

Freshman Leah Barragan.
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By FHS Cross Country Coach Epi Torres

On Saturday, September 3 several members of the Fillmore High School Cross County team traveled to the University of Santa Barbara to compete in the Gaucho Invitational. They competed in 4 races, the boys and the girls 3 mile followed by the girls and boys 1.43 mile.

Races began at 8 a.m. at half hour intervals on the relatively flat, sandy, single track course. XC teams representing multiple divisions raced this early season meet on the UCSB campus.

The first race, the girls 3 mile set off at 8 a.m. 18 teams lined the start line with several highly ranked teams in their respective division racing well and establishing fast early season times.

Four Fillmore athletes competed in a field of 91 racers. Leading the team, and looking strong throughout the entire run was second year runner, Nataly Vigil. Nataly finished in 10" place, in an excellent effort of 20:21.2, she also captured the top Varsity place for the Flashes on the day.

She was followed by sophomore Niza Laureano 18” in 21:02.56. Both Nataly and Niza were medal winners. Alexandra Martinez was Fillmore’s third finisher in 35" place in 22:25.63, followed by Monique Hurtado 42™ in 22:53.62. The girls did not factor in the team scoring as a team of at least 5 competitors is required to score.

The Varsity boys followed, they were led by senior Nick Hurtado. Nick finished in 22" place in 17:16.27, a very good time on this course. He was followed by sophomore Eddie Vigil 26" in 17:22.19. Both Nick and Eddie were medal winners. Diego Rodriguez followed in 34" in 17:42.71, Kobi Lizarraga 36th in 17:51.6, Angel Garcia 45" in 18:18.15, and Joshua Estrada 62nd in 18:50.44.

In the team competition, Fillmore finished in 5th place. In the girls short race of 1.43 miles, teammates Leah Barragan and Sophia Rodriguez were the lone competitors for the Flashes. Leah and Sophia finish in a near tie capturing 9" and 10” place. Leah out leaned her teammate in 9:54.08, Sophia followed closely in 9:54.27. Both the girls were medal winners. There were 103 competitors in this race.

In the boys short race Angel Laureano ran to a 17" place finish in 8:36.61. Angel was a medal winner in this race. He was followed by Juan Cumatz 54" in 9:29.62, and Juan Castro 100" in 11:41.97. There were 110 competitors in this race.

The Flashes will next compete in the first of three Citrus Coast League Meets that will determine C.|.F. SS Division 4 post season representatives. This meet will be on September 13” at College Park in Oxnard commencing at 3:30 p.m. Hope to see you there.