Above are FHS Jumpers for the CIF Prelims Division 3 events (l-r): Delilah Lupercio, Coach Bill Dabbs, Janessa, Corona, and Saul Fraga-Sandoval. Photo credit Coach Anthony Chavez.
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On Saturday, May 9, the Flashes Track and Field teams competed at the CIF Division 3 Prelims in Yorba Linda. Pictured is the Girls x100m Relay Team which finished 3rd in their event. Pictured (l-r) are Mia Munoz, Delilah Lupercio, Kimberly Magana, and Janessa Corona. Photo credit Coach Anthony Chavez.
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On Saturday, May 9, six members of the Fillmore High School track and field team traveled to Yorba Linda to compete in the CIF Southern Section Division 3 Prelims.
The first Fillmore group of athletes to compete in the track events was the Varsity girls 4 X 100 relay team. Team members were Janessa Corona, Kimberly Magana, Delilah Lupercio, and Mia Munoz. This girls team finished 3rd in their heat in a personal best time of 50.43.
Kimberly Magana and Janessa Corona followed in the Girls 100-meter run. Kimberly finished 3rd in her heat in 12.38. Janessa finished 6th in the same heat in 13.08.
Saul Fraga-Sandoval followed in the Boys 100-meter run, and finished 5th in his heat in 11.02.
Camila Rodriguez qualified to run in the Girls 3200 meter run but was unable to compete due to an injury.
In the field events, Saul Fraga -Sandoval, finished 3rd in his flight of the boys long jump, jumping 20’ 3”. Janessa Corona finished 4th in her flight of the girls long jump, leaping 16’ ½”.
In the boys shot put, Isaac Rivera placed 10th in his flight putting 43’ 11 ¾”. Isaac also competed in the discus, placing 2nd in his flight in 129’ 8”.
In the girls shot put, Hermelinda Ocegueda placed 5th in her flight in 31’ 11”. Teammate, Adrianna DeLeon placed 7th in the same flight in 31’ 7 ½”.
Adrianna doubled back in the discus and won her flight in a personal best throw of 111’ 07”. Overall Adrianna placed 4. She was Fillmore’s only athlete to qualify for the CIF Southern Section Divisional Finals.
The CIF Southern Section Divisional Finals will be held at Moorpark High School on May 16th. Running events begin at 12:00 PM, and field events start at 9:30 AM.

Pictured above is Diego Murillo raising his arm in victory during his match at the 2026 Grappling X West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Championships. Diego finished the tournament by claiming gold in the heavyweight blue belt intermediate division. Photo credit Michael Torres.
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Pictured above left is Amelia Andrade who swept both the gi and no-gi divisions to claim double gold in the 7–8-year-old, 70 lb. female white belt division. Center is Coach Michael Torres, right is Dax Camacho who earned a bronze in gi and a silver in no-gi in the 60 lb. kids white belt division. Photo credit Michael Torres.
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Above is Fillmore’s Mateo De La Cruz vs. a Machado Jiu Jitsu student. Photo credit Michael Torres.
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Pictured is Fillmore’s Dax Camacho vs. a Malibu Jiu Jitsu student. Photo credit Michael Torres.
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Above is Emma Lopez after her win over Checkmat Northridge BJJ. Photo credit Michael Torres.
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Pictured is Amelia Andrade vs. Chatsworth Academy of BJJ. Photo credit Michael Torres.
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By Michael Torres
May 9, 2026 —A group of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors from Fillmore who train at Perce’s Kenpo Karate Studio brought home an impressive haul of medals at the 2026 Grappling X West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Championships, held at Westlake High School. The athletes competed across multiple divisions and age groups, from youth to adult.
Diego Murillo claimed gold in the heavyweight blue belt intermediate division, while Emma Lopez took the top spot in the 160 lb. female blue belt intermediate division. Dayana Ramirez earned silver in the 120 lb. female blue belt intermediate division, and Matthew Ramirez rounded out the adult results with a bronze in the highly competitive 165 lb. purple belt advanced division.
The youth competitors were equally impressive. Amelia Andrade had a standout day, sweeping both the gi and no-gi divisions to claim double gold in the 7–8-year-old, 70 lb. female white belt division. Fellow young competitor Dax Camacho also competed in both formats, earning a bronze in gi and a silver in no-gi in the 60 lb. kids white belt division. Teen competitor Mateo De La Cruz showed well across two weight classes — 90 lb. and 115 lb. — in the yellow and orange belt divisions, capturing a silver and a bronze.
The team trains under Gracie Humaita 2nd-degree black belt Michael Torres, himself a student of Gracie Humaita coral belt Master Mario Aiello. For more information on classes, email Coach Torres at fillmorebjj@gmail.com or text 805-443-8501.

Pictured is Jose Ramirez with Coach Torres. Story and photo credit Coach Michael Torres & Silverio Garcia.
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Story and photo credit Coach Michael Torres & Silverio Garci
On April 28, 2026, Jose Ramirez accomplished something few competitors ever achieve in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: back-to-back Season Champion titles in the Jiu-Jitsu World League (JJWL). The blue belt competitor trains at Perce’s Kenpo Karate Studio in Fillmore, CA, under head jiu-jitsu instructor Michael Torres, a Gracie Humaita Black Belt under Coral Belt, Master Mario Aiello. Competing tirelessly month in and month out over the past two years, Ramirez’s back-to-back championships produced a combined total of 271 points, 23 wins, and 7 submissions — numbers that reflect not only his skill on the mat, but his unwavering commitment to the sport.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling art centered on achieving victory through submission holds, joint locks, and chokes — techniques that allow a skilled practitioner to control and submit an opponent regardless of size or strength. The Jiu-Jitsu World League Season Champion title is one of the most prestigious recognitions in regional BJJ competition. It is not won at a single event, but earned through consistent, high-level performance across an entire season. Using the JJWL’s Advanced Points System, competitors accumulate points through wins, podium finishes, and submissions at events throughout the year. At season’s end, only those ranking in the top 2% of competitors in their age, weight, gender and belt division — based on total points, wins, submissions, and medals — are awarded the Season Champion title. Earning it twice in a row places Ramirez in truly elite company.
Perce’s Kenpo Karate Studio offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for both kids and adults, giving students of all ages the opportunity to train under the same Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu lineage that has shaped a back-to-back champion. Ramirez’s success is a shining example of what dedicated training and world-class instruction can produce right here in Fillmore.

Pictured above is Flashes Junior Mia Munoz who competed in the Girls Varsity 200-meter relay and finished 9th with a time of 28.33.
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Pictured is FHS senior Janessa Corona who finished 3rd in the JV Girls 100-meter dash in 13.00, as well as placed 2nd the Girls Varsity Long Jump in 15’-00” at the Citrus Coast League Final.
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On Thursday, April 30th, the Fillmore track athletes who met the qualifying league standards, traveled to Carpinteria High School, and competed in the Citrus Coast League Finals. Athletes placing among the top three in the varsity races and meeting a divisional qualifying standard had the opportunity to compete at their respective California Southern Section Divisional Prelim meet.
The JV Girls 4x100 meter relay was the first running event of the afternoon. Alejandra Robles, Emma Ortiz, Barbara Soltero, and Giselle Villareal captured 2nd place in 56.50. The Varsity girls 4 X 100-meter relay team placed 2nd in 50.79. Team members were Janessa Corona, Kimberly Magana, Delilah Lupercio, and Mia Munoz.
In the JV Girls 1600-meter run, Gabriela Lopez placed (3rd in 6:15.28). Camila Soto followed (5th in 6:15.87), Melanie Martinez (12th in 6:34.71), Mariana Elvira (19th in 6:46.4), and Christina Setty (23rd in 6:53.41). Prince Kamradt captured 18th place in the F/S Boys 1600 meters in a time of 5:24.7. He was followed by Nikolias Cerda 21st in 5:34.0. In the Varsity Girls 1600 meters Melanie Flores placed (8th in 6:05.). In the Varsity Boys 1600-meter run, Damian Santa Rosa was Fillmore’s top finisher, (11th in 4:50.34). These were personal best times for Gabriela and Camila.
Giselle Villareal was 6th in the JV Girls 400 meter run in 72.90. She was followed by Jessica Aparicio (9th in 1:15.66). Jack Ignacio placed 7th in the F/S Boys 400 meter run in 62.41. Jaiden Peacock was 7th in the Varsity Girls 400-meter run posting a time of 66.99. She was followed by Andrea Gamez (9th in 68.09), Delilah Lupercio (10th in 68.76
In the Varsity Boys 400 meters, Nathan Hernandez was Fillmore’s top finisher, placing (5th in 53.24), he was followed by Orlando Vigil Tello who placed (12th in 58.42).
In the JV Girls 100-meter dash, Barbara Soltero took (2nd in 14.35). She was followed by Emma Ortiz (8th in 14.62), and Alejandra Robles (9th in 14.65). Draco Centurion finished 1st in the F/S Boys 100-meter sprint in 11.99. He was followed by James Magana Jr. (2nd in 12.19), Nathan Lepe (7th in 12.65), Elijah Sandoval (11th in 12.81), Domenic Corona (13th in 12.85), Harley Halcon (15th in 12.96), and Francisco Ruiz Jr. (24th in 13.34). Kimberly Magana won the Varsity Girls 100 meters in 12.34. She was followed by Janessa Corona (3rd in 13.00), Mia Munoz (11th in 13.69), and Sarah Cedillos (13th in 14.05). Saul Fraga-Sandoval won the Varsity Boys 100 meters in 10.93. He was followed by Andrew Estrada (4th in 11.44), Jasiah Patterson (8th in 11.63), and Joshua Felix (9th in 11.76).
The JV Girls 800-meter run, Gabriela Lopez placed (6th in 2:55.94). Melanie Martinez followed (7th in 2:57.14), Mariana Elvira (12th in 3:04.04), and Christina Setty (17th in 3:08.16). Prince Kamradt finished 11th in the F/S Boys 800 meters in 2:27.36. Nikolias Cerda finished (15th in 2:37.59).
Camila Rodriguez was the top Varsity Girl for Fillmore in the 800 meters, finishing (1st in 2:25.23). She was followed by Andrea Gamez (8th in 2:45.93), and Melanie Flores (9th in 2:46.89). In the Varsity Boys 800 meter, Damian Santa Rosa was Fillmore’s top finisher (6th in 2:10.14). Melanie Martinez, Mariana Elvira, and Christina Setty ran personal best times.
In the JV Girls 200 meters, Barbara Soltero was 7th in 30.79. She was followed by Emma Ortiz (9th in 31.56), Giselle Villareal (17th in 32.26), Jessica Aparicio (18th in 32.27), and Alejandra Robles (20th in 32.35). In the F/S Boys 200 meters, Draco Centurion placed (1st in 24.69). He was followed by Domenic Corona (10th in 26.48), Elijah Sandoval (11th in 26.68), Francisco Ruiz Jr. (16th in 27.40), and Harley Halcon (19th in 27.64). Domenic and Francisco ran personal best times. In the Varsity Girls 200-meter dash Kimberly Magana was (2nd in 26.72). She was followed by Mia Munoz (9th in 28.33), Jaiden Peacock (11th in 29.20), and Sara Cedillos (17th in 30.77). In the Varsity Boys 200-meter race, Saul Fraga-Sandoval finished 1st in 22.54. He was followed by Joshua Felix (5th in 23.62), and Orlando Vigil Tello was (15th in 25.85). Joshua ran a personal best time.
In the JV Girls 4x400 meter relay, the team of Emma A. Ortiz, Barbara Soltero, Giselle Villareal, and Gabriela Lopez placed (3rd in 4:56.78). This was a team personal best time. The F/S Boys team of Domenic Corona, Nathan Lepe, Draco Centurion, and Elijah Sandoval placed (3rd in 4:04.62).
In the JV Girls discus, Desiree Marrufo posted a throw of 74’ 01” to finish second in this event. Teammate Teresa Rangel was (4th in 72’ 05”), Sophia Rivera (7th in 61’ 02”), Liliana Patterson (8th in 60’ 04”), Nancy Anguiano (9th in 59’ 07”), Karla Bueno (11th in 57’ 09”), and Jozelyn Ruiz (16th In 49’ 08”).
In the F/S Boys discus, Nathaniel Tafoya led all competitors with a throw of 96’ 0”. He was followed by Joseph Aguilar (9th in 78’ 08”), Joshua Morales (11th in 76’ 05”), and Elijah Prado (12th in 71’ 07”).
In the Varsity Girls discus competition, Adrianna Deleon was 1st with a throw of (104’ 03”). She was followed by Hermelinda Ocegueda (4th in 97’ 01”), Lucy Murrillo (7th in 84’ 03”, and Emily Soltero (10th in 74’ 11”).
In the Varsity Boys discus competition, Isaac Rivera beat all competitors with a throw of (126’ 10”). Isaiah Meza finished (3rd in 114’ 02”), Marcus Lechuga (4th in 114’ 02”), Emanuel Velazquez (11th in 105’ 03”), and Valentin Garcia (15th in 94’ 08”).
Desiree Marrufo placed 3rd in the JV Girls shot put with a toss of (23’ 0.75”). She was followed by Sophia Rivera (4th in 22’ 11.75”), Teresa Rangel (7th in 22’ 02.25”), Nancy Anguiano (9th in 20’ 09.75”). Lily Patterson (13th in 18’ 04”), Karla Bueno (14th in 18’ 1.75”), and Jozelyn Ruiz (10th in 17’ 11.5”). Nathaniel Tafoya placed 2nd in the F/S Boys shot put with a heave of 36’ 07”. He was followed by Elijah Prado (6th in 33’ 09.5”, Joseph Aguilar (8th in 33’ 4.5”), and Joshua Morales (12th in 32’ 3.75”). Hermelinda Ocegueda placed 2nd in the Varsity Girls shot put in (32’ 0.25”). She was followed by Adrianna Deleon (3rd in 31’ 00”), Lucy Murrillo (6th in 26’ 11.25”), Emily Soltero (8th in 25’ 04.75”), and Valerie Rodriguez (11th in 23’ 08”).
Isaac Rivera placed 1st in the Varsity Boys shot put with a personal best heave of (46’ 02”). He was followed by Marcus Lechuga (4th in 39’ 10.5””), Isaiah Meza (7th in 36’ 7.5”), and Emanuel Velazquez (8th in 33’ 08”).
Michelle Setty tied for 3rd in the Varsity Girls high jump with a personal best leap of (4’ 04”). In the F/S boys high jump, Jack Ignacio was (3rd in 4’ 11”). He was followed by Nathan Lepe (6th in 4’ 07”).
Janessa Corona placed 2nd the Varsity Girls long jump in (15’ 00”). In the F/S boys long jump, James Magana Jr. won this event in (17’ 8.75”). Saul Fraga-Sandoval won the Varsity Boys long jump, posting a mark of (20’ 07”). He was followed by Jasiah Patterson (5th in 18’ 11.25”), Joshua Felix (8th in 18’ 3.25”), and Nathan Hernandez (16’ 4.75”).
In the F/S boys triple jump, James Magana Jr., won the event in a jump of (35’ 01”). Delilah Lupercio placed 2nd in the Varsity Girls triple jump in (30’ 03.75”). She was followed by followed Sarah Cedillos (5th in 28’ 9.5”). In the Varsity Boys triple jump, Jasiah Patterson was 4th with a leap of (38’ 03.25”).
In the team competition, Fillmore placed 4th in the F/S Boys, the Varsity Boys team placed 3rd, the Junior Varsity Girls placed 4th, and the Varsity Girls were 2nd. Fillmore athletes claimed League Championships in 14 events. Five athletes will move on to post season competition.
On Saturday, May 9th, Fillmore’s CIF SS Division 3 Prelim qualifiers will travel to Yorba Linda High School. This meet is set to start at 10 a.m.

On April 26th, several Fillmore/Piru community members participated in the Aut2Run 14th Annual Event. The proceeds from this event fulfills the Autism Society of Ventura County mission of empowering everyone in the Autism community. Participants could chose from the following events: 15K, 10K, 1-Mile, Fun-K, and Virtual Race.
The top finisher from the Fillmore/Piru area in the 5K race was Orlando Castro in 23:19. He was followed by Jessica Brown in 24:47, Reid Morales 25:05, Everardo Magana 26:21, Ricardo Velleca Gomes 26:23, Gustavo Martinez 26:50, Gloria Castro 28:26, Mayra Regalado 29:07, Elisia Lugo 30:30, Rene Hernandez 30:45, Elizabeth Servin 31:03, Krystal Guerrero 33:01, Tonali Ibarra 33:04, Rubi Garcia 34:12, Ashley Yepez 34:36, Lydia Lara 37:32, Angel Paniagua 38:09, Yessi Cardoso 39:27, Marissa Lugo 39:30, Fabiola Ibarra Santos 39:37, Rebecca Velleca Gomes 39:38, Ale Martinez 40:16, Yanely Lara 40:53, Lucinda Bernardino 41:33, Mariah Garcia 41:37, Janelly Rojas 41:37, Berenice Ruiz 41:40, Alexandra Gaytan 51:46, Maricela Gonzalez 52:31, Justin Dinatale 54:51, Aude Barragan 55:23, Albert Luna 111- 58:44, Sandra Luna 58:45, Clemente Echaveste 58:48, Annette Vasquez 58:50, Frank Ramirez 1:01:02, Albert Luna Jr. 1:01:05, and Cynthia Garcia-Espinoza 1:01:17.
In the 10K race, Francisco Bernardino was the top finisher, posting a time of 38:45. He was followed by Gustavo Martinez in 53:22, Antonio Gomes 57:58, Rachele De Nicola 57:58, and Aaron Acevedo 1:07:54.
In the 15K, Gustavo Martinez was the top finisher in 1:20:12.

On May 1st, and 2nd, several Fillmore athletes competed in the Steve Scott Invitational held at University of California, Irvine.
On Friday, Camilo Torres placed second in the 1500 meter run in 3:51.76. This is a personal best time for Camilo and converts to a 4:10.3 mile or a 4:08.84/ 1600-meter.
On Friday, Diego Rodriguez placed 7th in the 3000-meter steeplechase in 9:37.98. Omar Heredia followed closely in the same race finishing 8th in a personal best time of 9:51.64. Logan Torres ran Unattached in the 5000-meter run, and finished 10th in 16:17.54.
Omar and Diego doubled back on Saturday competing in the 1500-meter run. Omar placed 7th in a personal best time of 4:06.04. He was followed by Diego, who finished 8th in a personal best of 4:06.4.
The Moorpark College athletes competed on Saturday at the 2026 SoCal Regional Track & Field Prelims, held at Memorial Stadium at Bakersfield College.
In the 1500-meter run, Angel Garcia placed 26th in 4:32.27. Angel doubled back in the 10:000 meter run and placed 26th in 36:06.79.
In the Men’s 4 X 100-meter relay, Moorpark placed 3rd in 41.95. They will advance to the finals. Team members were Ray Carmel, Roman Finley, Makhi Hooker, and Desmond Winbush. Moorpark’s 4 X 400-meter relay team finished in 4th place in 3:18.30. This was also a finals qualifier, and a season best for this team. Team members, Dominic Perez, Desmond Winbush, Roman Finney, and Makhi Hooker posted a winning time of 3:20.14. Makhi finished 23rd in the (100 meters in 10.91).

Pictured above is FHS graduate Angel Arnica competing for Moorpark College in the 5000m relay this past Friday, April 24, 2026.

On Friday, April 24th, Moorpark College hosted the 2026 Western Conference Finals.
One of the first events of the day was the Men’s 4 X 100-meter relay. Moorpark captured 1st place in this event in 41.47. Team members were Ray Carmel, Roman Finley, Makhi Hooker, and Desmond Winbush. In the Men’s 100-meter sprint, Makhi Hooker was 4th in a personal best time of 10.75. Makhi was also a member of the winning 4 X 400-meter relay team. Team members, Dominic Perez, Desmond Winbush, Roman Finney, and Makhi Hooker posted a winning time of 3:20.14. Makhi and his relay team members ran season best times in both the 4 X 100-meter race, and the 4 X 400-meter run.
In the Men’s 1500-meter run, Angel Garcia placed 9th in a personal best time of 4:12.04. Angel doubled back in the 5000-meter run and finished 17th in 16:46.29.
Makhi and Angel will now advance to the Southern California Prelims in Bakersfield on Saturday, May 2nd.

Pictured above is Fillmore Bulldog 6th grader Kamila Cuesta after defeating her Balboa opponent. Kamila also earned a silver medal in the Ventura County Middle School Wrestling League Championships. Photo credit Coach Michael Torres & Jennifer Penzola.
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Above is Bulldog 8th grader Cayden Balades vs. Sinaloa Middle School.
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Above Fillmore 6th grader Kamila Cuesta vs. Balboa Middle School.
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Pictured above is Albert Morales FMS 7th grader vs. Anacapa Middle School.
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Pictured is Fillmore Bulldog 7th grader John Cervantez vs. Cabillo Middle School.
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Above is FMS 6th grader Francisco Avila vs. Nordhoff Middle School.
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Story & photos by Coach Michael Torres & Jennifer Penzola
The Fillmore Middle School Bulldogs turned in an impressive performance at the Ventura County Middle School Wrestling League Championships, held Friday, April 17th at Royal High School in Simi Valley. Competing against seven other county schools — Anacapa, Balboa, Cabrillo, DeAnza, Isbell, Nordhoff, and Sinaloa — the Bulldogs claimed a total of thirteen medals across all three podium positions.
Six Bulldogs captured first-place gold in their respective grade level divisions and weight classes: Francisco Avila, Cayden Balades, Albert Morales, Liam Patton, Isaac Ramirez, and Roque Rivera. Earning silver medals were Parker Blackshear, Kamila Cuesta, Anthony Ramirez, and Valentin Sandoval, while Bryan Manzo, Miguel Morales, and Torrey Morales rounded out the medal haul with third-place finishes.
Head coach Michael Torres praised the effort of every competitor and extended special thanks to parents and family members who came out to support the athletes as well as FUSD Maintenance and Operations, FMS staff, faculty, and administration for their support throughout the season. With thirteen medalists on the day, the Bulldogs have plenty of reasons to be proud heading into the offseason.

On Friday, April 17, former Fillmore graduate Angel Garcia competed at the 2026 WSC South Track and Field Prelims at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California for Moorpark College. He competed in the 800-meter run, 1500-meter run, and the 10,000-meter track race events and qualified for all three events for the 2026 WSC South Track and Field Finals hosted by Moorpark College on Friday, April 24th.
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Former Fillmore Track Athletes Run Mt. Sac Relays
On Thursday, April 16th, two former Flash athletes competed at the Mt. San Antonio College Relays in Walnut, California. In the Men’s 3000-meter Steeplechase Elite invitational race, Diego Rodriguez placed 3rd in 9:48.41, Omar Heredia placed 4th in 10:05.07.
On Friday, At the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa Pacific, Camilo Torres competed in the Open B 5000-meter run and finished 85th in 15:22.88.
On Friday, April 17th, Angel Garcia competed in the 2026 WSC South Track and Field Prelims at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita California. Angel competed in the 800-meter run and ran a 2:03.28. He then returned in the 1500-meter run and placed 12th in 4:14.12. Finally, Angel returned for his third attempt at running a 10,000-meter track race, or 6.2 miles. Angel finished in 8th place in this race and posted a time of 34:14.6. Angel set a personal best times in all 3 events and as a result qualified for these events for the 2026 WSC South Track and Field Finals hosted by Moorpark College on Friday, April 24th. A second former Flash, Makhi Hooker continues to perform well. Makhi qualified for next weeks finals in the 100-meter sprint and in the 200-meter run. He posted personal best times of 10.81 in the 100-meters, and 22.07 in the 200-meter run.
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Flashes Track Splits with Hueneme
On Thursday, the Fillmore High School track teams traveled to Channel Islands High School to compete against the Raiders in 16 different events over 4 divisions.
The JV Girls 4x100 meter relay was the first running event of the afternoon. This team captured first place in a time of 58.61. Team members included Alejandra Robles, Jessica Aparicio, Giselle Villareal, and Emma A. Ortiz. The Varsity Girls 4 X 100-meter relay team also captured 1st place in time of 50.79. Team members were Jessica Corona, Kimberly Magana, Delilah Lupercio, and Mia Munoz. The Frosh/Sopho Boys 4x100 meter relay composed of the four athletes—Domenic Corona, Harley Halcon, Francisco Ruiz Jr., and Elijah Sandoval—finished 2nd in a time of 50.02.
In the JV Girls 1600-meter run, Melanie Martinez finished (6th in 6:55.17), Mariana Elvira (7th in 6:57.13), and Christina Setty (8th in 6:58.71). Prince Kamradt captured 5th place in the Frosh/Sopho Boys 1600 meters in a time of 5:32.57. He was followed by Nicholas Cerda (6th in 5:37.40). In the Varsity Girls 1600, Michelle Setty (3rd in 6:24.15), and Megan Robles (5th in 7:59.78). In the Varsity Boys 1600-meter run, Jordan Hernandez was Fillmore’s top finisher, (5th in 5:14.9). He was followed by Gabriel Lagunas (8th in 5:42.54), and Alfredo Bacilio (9th in 5:42.87). Alfredo posted a personal best time.
Giselle Villareal won the JV Girls 400-meter run in 72.64. She was followed by Alejandra Robles 5th in 1:20.85. Jack Ignacio placed 3rd in the Frosh/Sopho Boys 400-meter run in 62.73. He was followed by Elijah Sandoval 4th in 63.2, and Nathaniel Tafoya 6th in 64.31. Delilah Lupercio placed 2nd in the Varsity Girls 400 meters in 66.69. She was followed by Jaiden Peacock (3rd in 66.86), Andrea Gamez 5th in 69.04, and Barbara Soltero (6th in 69.18). In the Varsity Boys 400-meters, Nathan Hernandez placed (2nd in 53.93). He was followed by Orlando Vigil Tello (6th in 58.56), and Draco Centurion 8th in 59.04. Draco Centurion, and Nathaniel Tafoya, Andrea Gamez ran a personal best times.
In the JV Girls 100-meter dash, Emma Ortiz took (1st in 15.04). She was followed by Jessica Aparicio (2nd in 15:14). Draco Centurion was 3rd in the Frosh/Sopho Boys 100-meters in 13.12. He was followed by Domenic Corona (3rd in 13.12), Harley Halcon (4th in 13.40), and Francisco Ruiz Jr. (6th in 13.68). Kimberly Magana won the Varsity Girls 100 meters in 12.86. She was followed by Janessa Corona (2nd in 13.46), Mia Munoz (4th in 13.73), and Sarah Cedillos (5th in 14.65). Saul Fraga-Sandoval won the Varsity Boys 100 meters in 11.11. He was followed by Jasiah Patterson (2nd in 11.75), Joshua Felix (3rd in 11.88) and James Magana Jr. (4th in 12.38). James Magana Jr., Francisco Ruiz Jr., Jessica Aparicio, ran a personal best times.
In the JV Girls 800-meter run, Camila Soto placed (1st in 2:53.39), Gabriela Lopez was (2nd in 2:54.46), Melanie Martinez (6th in 3:08.90), Mariana Elvira was (8th in 3:10.88, and Christina Setty (9th in 3:11.44). Prince Kamradt finished 5th in the Frosh/Sopho Boys 800-meters in 2:28.75. He was followed by Nikolias Cerda (6th in 2:39.18). Camila Rodriguez won the Varsity Girls 800 in a personal best time of 2:23.10. Melanie Flores placed 5th in the Girls 800-meter run in 2:48.37. Andrea Gamez followed finishing (6th in 2:55.76). In the Varsity Boys 800-meter, Damian Santa Rosa was Fillmore’s top Varsity finisher, (4th in 2:08.41). He was followed by Gabriel Lagunas (7th in 2:32.38). Camila Rodriguez and Melanie Flores, and Gabriel Lagunas ran personal best times.
Emma Ortiz won the JV Girls 200 meters in 31.86. She was followed by Jessica Aparicio (3rd in 32.29). Elijah Sandoval was 2nd in the Frosh/Sopho Boys 200-meter dash in a time of 26.87. He was followed by Domenic Corona (3rd in 26.96), Francisco Ruiz Jr. (5th in 28.06), Jack Ignacio (7th in 28.30), and Harley Halcon (8th in 28.31). Kimberly Magana won the Varsity Girls 200-meter dash in 27.29. Janessa Corona placed (3rd in 27.69). They were followed by Jaiden Peacock (4th in 29.22), Mia Munoz (3rd in 28.52), Barbara Soltero (5th in 29.95), and Sarah Cedillos (8th in 30.29). In the Varsity Boys 200-meter race, Joshua Felix finished (1st in 24.22), Draco Centurion was (4th in 25.23), Orlando Vigil was (5th in 25.45), and James Magana Jr. (7th in 25.96). Elija Sandoval ran a personal best time.
In the JV girls 3200, Celeste Camarena was (3rd in 16:36.56). Alfredo Bacilio was Fillmore’s top finisher in the Varsity Boys 3200-meter race. Alfredo finished (4th in 13:03.98). Alfredo and Celeste ran personal best times.
In the JV Girls 4x400-meter relay, the team of Mariana Elvira, Gabriela Lopez, Christina Setty, and Camila Soto placed (1st in 5:24.04). Second in the JV Girls 4x400-meter relay, Fillmore’s B team of Gabriela Lopez, Melanie Martinez, Christina Setty, and Camila Soto placed (2nd in 5:25.42). The Frosh/Sopho Boys team of Francisco Ruiz Jr., Elija Sandoval, Jack Ignacio, and Joseph Aguilar placed (2nd in 4:40.25). In the Varsity Girls 4x400 meter relay, Jaiden Peacock, Camila Rodriguez, Barbara Soltero, and Delilah Lupercio placed (2nd in 4:31.91).
The JV Girls discus, was won by Desiree Marrufo in a season best of 76’ 04”. Teresa Rangel followed (2nd in 74’ 05”), Sophia Rivera (3rd in 67’ 09”), Nancy Anguiano (4th in 67’ 04”), Karla Bueno was (6th in 64’ 00”), Jozelyn Ruiz (7th In 58’ 07”), and Liliana Patterson (8th in 58’ 05”). In the Frosh/Sopho Boys discus, Nathaniel Tafoya led all Fillmore competitors with a 1st place throw of 102’ 00”. He was followed by Elijah Prado (2nd in 80’ 09”), Joshua Morales (3rd in 78’ 06”), and Joseph Aguilar (6th in 58’ 10”). In the Varsity Girls discus competition, Adrianna Deleon placed 2nd, in a new personal best of 108’ 04”. She was followed by Hermelinda Ocegueda (3rd in 97’ 05”), Emily Soltero (4th in 87’ 10”), Lucy Murrillo (5th in 79’ 06”), Valerie Rodriguez (8th in 63’ 04”). In the Varsity Boys discus, Isaiah Meza won the event in 126’ 10”. Marcus Lechuga was (2nd in 114’ 06”), Emanuel Velazquez (3rd in 113’ 09”), and Isaac Rivera (113’ 00”). Emanuel Velazquez, Nathaniel Tafoya, Elija Prado, Joshua Morales, Adrianna Deleon, Emily Soltero, Teresa Rangel. Nancy Anguiano, Karla Bueno, and Jozelyn all had personal best throws.
In the JV Girls shot put, Desiree Marrufo won the event in 23’ 03”. She was followed by Teresa Rangel (2nd in 23’ 00”), Sophia Rivera (4th in 22’ 09”), Nancy Anguiano (5th in 22’ 03”), Lily Patterson (7th in 19’ 08”), Karla Bueno (8th in 19’ 05”) and Jozelyn Ruiz (9th in 17’ 08”). Nathaniel Tafoya placed 1st in the F/S Boys shot put with a personal best heave of 36’ 09”. He was followed by Joshua Morales (3rd in 34’ 08”). Elijah Prado (4th in 34’ 06.5”), Joseph Aguilar (5th in 32’ 07”. Hermelinda Ocegueda won the Varsity Girls shot put in 33’ 01”. She was followed by Adrianna Deleon. (2nd in 32’ 03.5”), Lucy Murrillo (4th in 28’ 01”), Emily Soltero (5th in 27’ 10”), and Valerie Rodriguez (7th in 25’ 05”). Isaac Rivera placed 1st in the Varsity Boys shot put with a heave of 42’ 03”. He was followed by Marcus Lechuga (2nd in 40’ 10”), Emanuel Velazquez (4th in 36’ 04”), and Isaiah Meza 6th in 27’ 01”. Marcus Lechuga, Nathaniel Tafoya, Joshua Morales, Valerie Rodriguez, and Teresa Rangel, had personal best puts.
In the Frosh/Sopho boys high jump, Jack Ignacio won the event in 5’ 00”. In the Varsity boys high jump, Isaiah Meza claimed 1st in 5’ 06”. He was followed by Nathan Lepe 4th in 5’ 0”. Jack Ignacio had a personal best jump.
Saul Fraga-Sandoval won the Varsity Boys long jump, posting a mark of 19’ 08”. He was followed by Jasiah Patterson (2nd in 19’ 00”), Joshua Felix (3rd in 18’ 06.5”), Nathan Hernandez (4th in 18’ 02”), and James Magana Jr. (5th in 16’ 08”). In the Girls Varsity long jump, Janessa Corona finished (1st in 14’ 08”. Jasiah Patterson, Nathan Hernandez, and James Magana Jr. leapt to a personal best distance.
In the Varsity Boys triple jump, Jasiah Patterson was 1st with a leap of 40’ 0.25”. James Magana Jr. was (4th in 35’ 02.5”). In the Varsity Girls triple jump, Sarah Cedillos placed (1st in 32’ 00.”). She was followed by Delilah Lupercio (2nd in 28’ 7.75”). James Magana Jr. and Sarah Cedillos had a personal best jump.
In the team competition, Fillmore won the JV Boys, On Thursday, April 23rd, Fillmore track team members will host their final home/duel meet against a very good Carpinteria team. This meet is set to start at 3:30 p.m.

On Friday, April 10, Flashes Track Teams traveled to South Pasadena for the Tiger Invite. Fourteen athletes were selected to compete based on the best marks this season. Pictured above is Flashes Camila Rodriguez who placed first in Rising Star 1600 Girls meter run.
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A select group of Fillmore track athletes qualified to compete in their respective events at the South Pasadena Tiger Invite on Saturday, April 10th. Fourteen athletes were selected to compete in this meet based on the best marks this season.
The first event for the Fillmore team was the Rising Star 1600 Girls meter run. Camila Rodriguez took the lead from the start, and never relinquished it, capturing 1st place in a new personal best of 5:11.75, and winning a medal. Damian Santa Rosa followed in the Rising Star Boys 1600-meter run and had a wardrobe malfunction, losing a shoe with a lap and a half to go. Damian still managed to sub 5 minutes running a 4:57.82.
In the Rising Stars Boys 400-meter run, Nathan Hernandez finished 18th in 51.88.
Kimberly Magana raced in the Varsity Girls 100-meter sprint and finished 7th in 12.33. Teammate Janessa Corona finished 43rd in a personal best time of 12.97. In the Varsity Boys 100, Saul Fraga Sandoval finished 18th in 10.88. Teammate Andrew Estrada finished 51st in 11.33.
Damian Santa Rosa doubled back in the Rising Stars Boys 800-meter run and placed 64th in 2:11.82.
In the Varsity Boys Long Jump, Saul Fraga Sandoval jumped 20’ 10” and finished in 13th.
In the Varsity Boys Triple Jump, Jasiah Patterson placed 17th, jumping 38’ 00”.
In the Varsity Girls Shot Put, Emily Soltero was 29th, tossing the put 25’ 07”.
In the Rising Stars Girls Shot Put, Hermelinda Osegueda, was 2nd with a throw of 31’ 11”. She was a medal winner in this event. Adrianna Deleon was 7th in 29’ 11”, and Lucy Murrillo was 17th in 27’ 05’.
In the Varsity Boys Shot Put, Isaac Rivera placed 22nd with a put of 40’ 3.50”.
In the Varsity Girls Discus, Emily Soltero was 23rd with a toss of 82’ 10”.
In the Rising Stars Discus, Adrianna Deleon was 2nd with a throw of 105’ 02”. She was a medal winner in this event. Hermelinda Osegueda was 8th with a throw of 92’ 07”, and Lucy Murrillo was 19th in 75’ 08”.
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Moorpark Rummers at Mt. Sac Relays
On Saturday, April 11th, Angel Garcia and Makhi Hooker competed at the Mt. San Antonio College Relays. Angel ran a personal best time in the 5000-meter race, and placed 5th in 15:58.35. Makhi ran on Moorpark’s 4 X 100-meter relay team that finished 3rd in a personal best team time of 41.32. Team members were Desmond Winbush, Makhi Hooker, Kandi Umejiego, and Ray Carmel. In individual events Makhi ran the 100-meters, placing 12th overall in 10.87. Makhi doubled in the 200 meters, placing 17th overall in 22.24.

Pictured is FMS Bulldog Anthony Ramirez vs. Sinaloa Middle School opponent. Photo credit Coach Michael Torres.
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Pictured is FMS Bulldog Bryan Manzo after defeating a Ventura High opponent. Photo credit Coach Michael Torres.
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By Coach Michael Torres
The Fillmore Middle School Bulldogs wrestling team traveled to Sinaloa Middle School in Simi Valley on Friday, March 27, for one of the season’s most competitive meets, squaring off against seven area programs — Anacapa, Balboa, Cabrillo, De Anza, Isbell, Nordhoff and host Sinaloa.
Suiting up for Fillmore on the day were Francisco Avila, Cayden Balades, Parker Blackshear, Kamila Cuesta, Bryan Manzo, Albert Morales, Miguel Morales, Torrey Morales, Liam Patton, Anthony Ramirez, Isaac Ramirez, Roque Rivera and Valentin Sandoval.
With the regular season now complete, the Bulldogs set their sights on the Ventura County Middle School Championships, slated for Friday, April 17, at Royal High School in Simi Valley. Action is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m.

Pictured right is Flashes Alumni Omar Heredia a Freshman at Cal State Northridge. Photo credit Mike Torres, parent of Camilo Torres.

On Friday, April 3rd, a couple of former Fillmore track athletes competed at the Moorpark College Open. This meet was run under extremely dry, windy conditions. Angel Garcia competed in the 1500-meter run, and the 800-meter run. In the 1500-meter run, Angel finished 4th in his heat, and posted a time of 4:22.23, and in the 800-meter run, he was 7th in 2:06.29. Teammate Logan Torres also ran the 1500 meters, and finished 19th in the same heat, in a time of 4:29.02. Makhi Hooker, a former Fillmore athlete, competed as a member of the 4 X 100-meter relay, the team finished 2nd in 41.61. Team members included D. Winbush, M. Hooker, K. Umejiego, and R. Carmel. In the 100-meter sprint Makhi posted a personal best time of 10.58.
On April 3, three Fillmore resident athletes continued to run well at the UCSD Triton Invitational in La Jolla. Both athletes ran in the 3000-meter steeplechase. Diego Rodriguez finished 7th in 9:42.65, and Omar Heredia finished 13th in a personal best time of 9:59.14. In the 5000-meter run, Camilo Torres continued his comeback from a knee injury that sidelined him for a month. In this race Camilo finished 5th in a season best time of 14:44.40.

Flashes Track Splits with Hueneme
On Tuesday, March 24, the Fillmore High School track teams traveled to Hueneme High School to compete against the Vikings in 16 different events over 4 divisions.
The Frosh/Sopho Boys 4x100 meter relay was the first running event of the afternoon. The four athletes—Domenic Corona, Draco Centurion, Nathan Lepe, and Elijah Sandoval—posted a winning time of 48.65. The Varsity Boys won their race in an excellent 43.91 Team members on the Varsity Boys Team were Jasiah Patterson, Saul Fraga-Sandoval, Joshua Felix, and Nathan Hernandez.
In the JV Girls 1600-meter run, Gabriela Lopez placed first in (6:22.80). Camila Soto followed in (2nd in 6:25.20), Melanie Martinez (4th in 6:31.43), Mariana Elvira (8th in 6:51.41), Christina Setty (10th in 6:53.39), and Valeria Munoz Mendez (11th in 6:53.66). Nicholas Cerda captured 5th place in the Frosh/Sopho Boys 1600-meters in a time of 5:32.31. He was followed by Prince Kamradt (6th in 5:32.54). In the Varsity Girls 1600 meters Melanie Flores placed (4th in 6:05.88), Michelle Setty (5th in 6:18.0), Andrea Gamez (6th in 6:32.08). In the Varsity Boys 1600-meter run, Damian Santa Rosa was Fillmore’s top finisher, (3rd in 4:46.02). He was followed by Jordan Hernandez (8th in 5:20.18) Gabriel Lagunas (9th in 5:39.71), and Ricardo Quilo (10th in 6:08.66). Gabriela Lopez, Camilo Soto, Melanie Martinez, Mariana Elvira, Christina Setty, Michelle Setty, Prince Kamradt, Damian Santa Rosa, and Gabriel Lagunas ran personal best times.
Yaneli Landin won the Varsity Girls 100-meter hurdles in 19.18.
Giselle Villareal won the JV Girls 400-meter run in 72.42. She was followed by Jessica Aparicio 2nd in 76.37. Francisco Ruiz Jr. placed 1st in the Frosh/Sopho Boys 400-meter run in 62.65. He was followed by Jack Ignacio 2nd in 62.82. Delilah Lupercio placed 3rd in the Varsity Girls 400 meters in 66.36. She was followed by Jaiden Peacock (4th in 66.38), and Barbara Soltero (5th in 68.97). In the Varsity Boys 400-meters, Nathan Hernandez placed (2nd in 52.04). Giselle Villareal, Barbara Soltero, Jaiden Peacoak, Delilah Lupercio, and Francisco Ruiz Jr. ran personal best times.
In the JV Girls 100-meter dash, Emma Ortiz took (1st in 14.35). Draco Centurion was the Frosh/Sopho Boys 100-meter winner in 12.09. He was followed by Harley Halcon (5th in 13.06), and Domenic Corona (9th in 13.40). Janessa Corona won the Varsity Girls 100-meters race in 12.99. She was followed by, Mia Munoz (2nd in 13.27). Saul Fraga-Sandoval won the Varsity Boys 100-meters in 10.92. He was followed by Jasiah Patterson (3rd in 11.84). Harley Halcon, Emma Ortiz and Janessa Corona ran personal best times.
The JV Girls 800-meter run, Camila Soto placed (2nd in 2:57.72), Gabriela Lopez (3rd in 3:01.6), Melanie Martinez (4th in 3:04.10), Mariana Elvira was (5th in 3:06.5, and Christina Setty (6th in 3:12.23). Nathan Lepe finished 2nd in the Frosh/Sopho Boys 800-meters in 2:18.26. He was followed by Prince Kamradt (4th in 2:23.90). Melanie Flores placed 3rd in the Girls 800-meter run in 2:49.6, Andrea Gamez followed finishing (4th in 2:49.95). She was followed by Michelle Setty (5th in 2:53.04), In the Varsity Boys 800-meter, Orlando Vigil Tello was Fillmore’s top Varsity finisher, (6th in 2:24.72). He was followed by Gabriel Lagunas 8th in 2:32.38), and Ricardo Quilo (9th in 2:42.24). Camila, Gabriela, Melanie, Mariana, Andrea, Nathan Lepe, Prince Kamradt, and Gabriel Lagunas ran personal best times.
Yaneli Landin won the Varsity Girls 300-meter hurdles in a personal best time of 52.67.
Emma Ortiz won the JV Girls 200 meters in 31.06. She was followed by Giselle Villareal (2nd in 31.59), and Jessica Aparicio (3rd in 31.74). Draco Centurion won the Frosh/Sopho Boys 200-meter dash in a time of 24.83. He was followed by Domenic Corona (3rd in 26.59), Francisco Ruiz Jr. (6th in 27.98), and Jack Ignacio (7th in 27.99). Janessa Corona won the Varsity Girls 200-meter dash in 27.40. Mia Munoz was 3rd in 28.52, and Barbara Soltero 5th in 29.95). In the Varsity Boys 200-meter race, Saul Fraga-Sandoval finished (1st in 22.39), and Joshua Felix was (4th in 23.63). Jessica Aparicio, Giselle Villareal, Jessica Corona, SaulFraga-Sandoval and Joshua Felix ran personal best times.
In the Frosh/Sopho boys 3200-meter race Nikolias Cerda finished 3rd in 11:55.61. Jordan Hernandez was Fillmore’s top finisher in the Varsity Boys 3200-meter race. Jordan finished 4th in 12:02.42. In the Varsity Girls 3200-meter race, Michelle Setty finished (3rd in 13:47.94). In the JV Girls, Valeria Munoz Mendez placed 3rd in 14:56.65). Michelle ran a personal best time.
In the JV Girls 4x400 meter relay, the team of Mariana Elvira, Gabriela Lopez, Christina Setty, and Camila Soto placed 1st in 5:24.04. This was a team personal best time. The Frosh/Sopho Boys team of Domenic Corona, Nathan Lepe, Jack Ignacio, and Draco Centurion placed 1st in 4:05.11. In the Varsity Girls 4x400 meter relay, Andrea Gamez, Mia Munoz, Barbara Soltero, and Yaneli Landin placed 1st in 4:37.41. This was a team personal best time.
The JV Girls discus, was won by Sophia Rivera (1st in 72’ 11”), Desiree Marrufo followed (2nd in 71’ 11”), Teresa Rangel (3rd in 65’ 07”), Karla Bueno was (4th in 67’ 01”), Nancy Anguiano ( 5th in 51’ 4”), Jozelyn Ruiz (6th In 47’ 03”), and Liliana Patterson (7th in 44’ 10”). In the Frosh/Sopho Boys discus, Nathaniel Tafoya led all Fillmore competitors with a 2nd place throw of 88’ 10”. He was followed by Joseph Aguilar (7th in 73’ 01”), Elijah Prado (9th in 67’ 11”), and Joshua Morales (10th in 64’ 08”), In the Varsity Girls discus competition, Adrianna Deleon won the event with a throw of 101’ 01”. She was followed by Hermelinda Ocegueda (2nd in 94’ 02”), Lucy Murrillo (3rd in 88’ 02”), Emily Soltero (4th in 78’ 06”), Valerie Rodriguez (5th in 67’ 09”). In the Varsity Boys discus, Isaac Rivera won the event in 127’ 06”. Marcus Lechuga was (2nd in 117’ 02”), Emanuel Velazquez (3rd in 10’ 00”), and Valentin Garcia (4th in 100’ 09”), Sophia, Teresa, Karla, Nancy, Jozelyn, Nathaniel, Isaac, Emanuel, and Valentin had personal best throws.
In the JV Girls shot put, Desiree Marrufo won the event in 24’ 11”. She was followed by Sophia Rivera (2nd in 22’ 00”), Nancy Anguiano (3rd in 21’ 06”), Teresa Rangel (4th in 21’ 02.5”), Lily Patterson (5th in 19’ 07.5”), Jozelyn Ruiz (6th in 17’ 10.5”), and Karla Bueno (7th in 17’ 02”). Elijah Prado placed 4th in the F/S Boys shot put with a heave of 34’ 10.5”. He was followed by Joseph Aguilar (5th in 34’ 08.5”), Nathaniel Tafoya (7th in 34’ 05”), and Joshua Morales (9th in 33’ 03”). Hermelinda Ocegueda won the Varsity Girls shot put in 32’ 05”. She was followed by Adrianna Deleon. (2nd in 31’ 10.5”), Lucy Murrillo (3rd in 28’ 04”), Emily Soltero (4th in 28’ 03”), Valerie Rodriguez (5th in 24’ 08”). Isaac Rivera placed 1st in the Varsity Boys shot put with a heave of 41’ 02.5”. He was followed by Marcus Lechuga (2nd in 39’ 09”), Emanuel Velazquez (3rd in 35’ 11.5”), and Isaiah Meza 4th in 33’ 08.5”. Valerie Rodriguez, Elijah Prado, and Joshua Morales had personal best puts.
In the Frosh/Sopho boys high jump, Nathan Lepe won the event in 4’ 10”, Jack Ignacio was 2nd in 4’ 08”. Yaneli Landin was the winner in the Varsity Girls high jump with a leap of 4’ 4”.
Saul Fraga-Sandoval won the Varsity Boys long jump, posting a mark of 21’ 05”. He was followed by Joshua Felix (3rd in 19’ 01”), Jasiah Patterson (4th in 18’ 07”) and Nathan Hernandez (5th in 17’ 11”. In the Girls Varsity long jump, Janessa Corona finished (1st in 15’ 08”. Saul Fraga-Sandoval, Joshua Felix, and Nathan Hernandez lept to a personal best distance.
In the Varsity Boys triple jump, Jasiah Patterson was 1st with a leap of 39’ 03”.
In the team competition, Fillmore won the JV Girls, and the Varsity Girls. On Friday, April 10th, Fillmore track team members will travel to South Pasadena and compete at the Tiger invite. This meet is set to start at 11:00 a.m.
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Simi Valley Invitational
On Saturday, March 28, a group of Fillmore Track athletes traveled to Simi and competed in the Simi Valley Invitational. In the boys Rated 4 X 100-meter run, the Fillmore boys’ team of Jasiah Patterson, Saul Fraga-Sandoval, Joshua Felix, and Andrew Estrada finished 6th in 43.99.
In the Rated boy 400 meter, Nathan Hernandez ran a personal best time of 51.33 and finished in 4th.
In the Rated girls 100 meters, Janessa Corona finished 28th in 13.16. In the Invitational girls 100 meters, Kimberly Magana placed 3rd in 12.21. In the Invitational boys 100 meters, Saul Fraga-Sandoval was 7th in 11.05, and Andrew Estrada was 8th in 11.53.
In Heat 3 of the Rated girls 300-meter hurdles, Yaneli Landin was 3rd in a personal best of 51.54.
In the Seeded girls long jump, Janessa Corona lept to a personal best of 16’ 04.75”. In the Seeded boys long jump, Saul Fraga-Sandoval placed 3rd in 20’ 11”.
In the Heat 1 of the Seeded girls triple jump, Sarah Cedillos placed 12th jumping 29’ 06”. In Flight 1 of the Invitational triple jump, Jasiah Patterson placed 7th with a jump of 39’ 0.5”.
In the Seeded girls shot put, Adrianna Deleon place 3rd in 32’ 08”. Emily Soltero was 16th in 27’ 09.5”. Lucy Murrillo was 21st in 26’ 03”. In the Invitational girls shot put, Hermelinda Ocegueda was 5th in 33’ 01”. In the Seeded boys shot put, Isaac Rivera was 5th, tossing the put 43’.00”. Marcus Lechuga was 17th with a 39’ 00. effort.
In the Seeded girl’s discus, Hermelinda Ocegueda was 4th in 88’ 01”. Emily Soltero placed 11th in 83’ 02”. In Heat 2, Lucy Murrillo was 3rd with a toss of 89’ 08”.
In the Seeded boy’s discus, Isaiah Meza threw a personal best and won the event in 129’ 08”. Isaac Rivera was 5th in 125’ 09”, and Marcus Lechuga 8th in 117’ 10”.
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Fillmore Distance Squad Competes in Ventura
Saturday evening, March 28, the distance runners on the Fillmore track squad competed on the Ventura High School track in the 4th Annual Ventura Speed Project.
First off the line in Heat 1 of the 800-meters were Michelle Setty and Andrea Gamez. Andrea finished 13th in 2:50.82, and Michelle was 14th in 2:52.57. This was a personal best time for Michelle.
Damian Santa Rosa placed 7th in his debut 800-meter race in a respectable 2:08.32.
In the girls 1600-meter run Camila Soto was Fillmore’s top finisher, 16th in 6:17.62. She was followed by Melanie Martinez 17th in 6:32.59, Gabriela Lopez 21st in 6:42.49, Mariana Elvira 22nd in 6:44.20, Christina Setty 23rd in 6:45.10, and I Valeria Munoz Mendez 24th in 6:53.34. Camila, Mariana, and Christina ran personal best times.
Jordan Hernandez led the Fillmore boys in the 1600-meter run. Jordan placed 36th in 5:13.89. He was followed by Nikolias Cerda 40th in 5:18.79, Prince Kamradt 44th in 5:24.33, Gabriel Lagunas 48th in 5:35.45, Alfredo Bacilio 51st in 5:46.29, and Ricardo Quilo 55th in 6:01.99. All 6 athletes ran personal best times.
In the girls 4 X 800-meter relay, Fillmore Team A placed 5th in 12:06.28. Team members included Camila Soto, Andrea Gamez, Michelle Setty, and Melanie Martinez. Team B finished in 6th place in 12:42.48. Team members were Mariana Elvira, Gabriela Lopez, Valera Munoz Mendez, and Christina Setty.
In the boys 4 X 800-meter relay, the team of Prince Kamradt, Damian Santa Rosa, Nikolias Cerda, and Jordan Hernandez placed 6th in 9:49.57.

On Friday, March 27th, three Fillmore Alumni, currently representing Cal State University Northridge, competed at the Bob Larsen Distance Carnival & Jim Bush Legends Invitational at UCLA’s Drake Stadium.
The men’s 3000-meter steeplechase, an event that is new to many high school runners is contested over 5 barriers per lap, with a total of 35 barriers for the 7 ½ laps and a water jump barrier, the contestants cleared the water jump 7 times.
This race featured two athletes from Fillmore, Diego Rodriguez who finished in 5th in a time of 9:30.98, eclipsing his previous best of 9:41.85, and Omar Heredia 15th in a personal best time of 10:06.09. This was a 23 second improvement for Omar from his previous best of 10:29.10.
Camilo Torres returned to competition at this same meet, after recovering from a knee injury, that sidelines him for 4 weeks. He placed 9th in the 5000-meter race in a respectable time of. 14:55.34.
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Fillmore & Piru Athletes Compete in Corporate Games
On Saturday morning several Fillmore/ Piru athletes competed in the 5 K running portion of the Corporate Games. This event started at the San Buenaventura State Park, runners headed north to surfers point and then returned to the start area to finish.
In Division A, Luis Rodriguez finished 41st in 23:55. He was followed by Melissa Arroyo 42nd in 24:00., Tania Ramirez 45th in 24:10, Francisco Aguayo 53rd in 24:43., Amber Gomez 58th in 25:05., Bryanna Pina 94th in 27:30., Gerardo Aguilar 141st in 30:23., Erick Pina 166th in 32:31., Jennifer Valladolid 191st in 34:27., Sarina Leal 224th in 38:32., Alejandro Uribe 232nd in 39:28., Anna Monroy 268th in 42:27., Sandra Renteria 287th in 44:47., Daisy Magana 293rd in 45:10., Natalie Jimenez 295th in 45:21., Brian Valladolid 298th in 45:43., and Vianey Martinez 341st in 52:29. In Division C, Christian Teixeira was 1st in 17:56. In Division D, Ryan Giacolone was 78th in 34:34., Raymond Pech 90th in 38:34., Aura Diaz 94th in 39:26., and Michelle Mejia 143rd in 56:05.

Pictured is FMS Bulldog Chris Padilla taking his opponent down during his match. Photo credit FMS Coach Michael Torres.
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Pictured is Fillmore Bulldog Kamila Cuesta during her match. Photo credit FMS Coach Michael Torres.
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Above is FMS Bulldog Liam Patton during his match. Photo credit FMS Coach Michael Torres.
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Above is FMS Bulldog Miguel Morales. Photo credit FMS Coach Michael Torres.
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By FMS Coach Michael Torres
Ventura— The Fillmore Middle School Bulldogs wrestling team showcased their grit and technique at a high-energy multi-meet held at De Anza Middle School on Thursday, March 19. Squaring off against tough competition from Anacapa, Balboa, Cabrillo, Isbell, Nordhoff, and Sinaloa Middle Schools, the Bulldogs’ roster turned in a series of determined performances. Representing Fillmore on the mats were Francisco Avila, Cayden Balades, John Cervantez, Miguel Joubert, Bryan Manzo, Albert Morales, Miguel Morales, Torrey Morales, Christopher Padilla, Liam Patton, Anthony Ramirez, Isaac Ramirez, Valentin Sandoval, Sundae Ambriz, and Kamila Cuesta.
The team is now shifting its focus to the final stretch of the season as they prepare for their last regular-season meet. The Bulldogs will travel to Simi Valley this coming Thursday, March 26, to compete at Sinaloa Middle School starting at 5:30 PM. This meet serves as the final tune-up before the highly anticipated Ventura County Middle School Wrestling League Championship, which is scheduled for Friday, April 17, at Royal High School beginning at 4:00 PM.

Fillmore 12U Boys Basketball traveled to Chatsworth to play in the California Classic Series. The team has only ever played recreational basketball and dared to play with 8 travel teams that play year-round basketball. The team made it to the championship game, but fell short by just 6 points, however they claimed a well-earned 2nd place title. Pictured is the Fillmore 12U team (l-r) is Caleb Salazar, Abel S, Christian Becerra, Leo Robles, Jacob Cruz, Freddy Vallecillo, Adan R, Gabe Lopez. Not pictured are Coach Tony Cruz and Coach Nate Perez.

On Sunday, March 8, seven Fillmore and four Piru runners competed in the LA Marathon. Pictured above is Piru runner Fabian Ochoa after completing the 26.3-mile marathon with a time of 3:36.16.

On Sunday, March 8, runners toed the starting line along with 20,810 other competitors to run in the 41st rendition of the Los Angeles Marathon. The conditions were not ideal for the competitors having to manage hot, sunny, and windy conditions with very little shade.
Piru runner, Fabian Ochoa ran the 26.2-mile course in 3:36.16. Alejandro Garcia was next in 4:06.20, Blanca Becerra Mariel in 4:21.5, and Nadia Geisser in 6:05.14.
Fillmore runners also toed the line, with 7 participants. Chad Petuoglu led the group with a time of 3:26.56. He was followed by Jose Ibarra in 3:41.48, Eric Magana in 4:25.36, Katherine Lobao in 4:33.31, Nick Engelhart in 4:46.08, Sarah Topolsky in 5:33.10, and Sheena Dietz in 7:07.57.

Pictured is Bulldogs Cayden Balades after winning his match. Photo credit Michael Torres & Cindy Vazquez.
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Above is the FMS Bulldog Christopher Padilla taking his opponent to the mat during his match on March 12. Photo credit Michael Torres & Cindy Vazquez.
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Pictured is Bulldogs Jesse Moten after defeating his opponent in his match. Photo credit Michael Torres & Cindy Vazquez.
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By Michael Torres
The Fillmore Middle School Bulldogs wrestling team traveled to Nordhoff Junior High School in Ojai on Thursday, March 12, competing against seven other Ventura County squads that included Anacapa, Balboa, Cabrillo, De Anza, Isbell, Nordhoff, and Sinaloa. Competing for the Bulldogs were Francisco Avila, Cayden Balades, Parker Blackshear, John Cervantez, Kamila Cuesta, Miguel Joubert, Bryan Manzo, Albert Morales, Miguel Morales, Torrey Morales, Jesse Moten, Christopher Padilla, Liam Patton, Isaac Ramirez, Roque Rivera, and Valentin Sandoval.
“I’m proud of the effort the students put in every time they step on the mat,” said coach Michael Torres. “They compete hard and represent Fillmore well, and I’m looking forward to seeing them continue to grow as the season goes on.” The Bulldogs return to action Thursday, March 19, when they travel to De Anza Middle School in Ventura for a 5:30 p.m. meet.