Fillmore High senior Fabian Del Villar advances to the CIF SS Division 4 Finals at El Camino College in both the 1600m and 3200m races this weekend. Fabian ran a personal best this past Saturday at the CIF SS Division 4 Prelims in the 1600m with a personal best of 4:25.23 in the 1600m. Photos courtesy Coach Kim Tafoya.
Fillmore High senior Fabian Del Villar advances to the CIF SS Division 4 Finals at El Camino College in both the 1600m and 3200m races this weekend. Fabian ran a personal best this past Saturday at the CIF SS Division 4 Prelims in the 1600m with a personal best of 4:25.23 in the 1600m. Photos courtesy Coach Kim Tafoya.
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Fillmore High senior Diana Perez advances to the CIF SS Division 4 Finals at El Camino College in the 1600m this weekend. Diana ran a personal best this past Saturday at the CIF SS Division 4 Prelims with a time of 5:10. Way to run, Diana!
Fillmore High senior Diana Perez advances to the CIF SS Division 4 Finals at El Camino College in the 1600m this weekend. Diana ran a personal best this past Saturday at the CIF SS Division 4 Prelims with a time of 5:10. Way to run, Diana!
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Fillmore High senior Cynthia Hurtado advances to the CIF SS Division 4 Finals at El Camino College in the Discus this weekend. Cynthia is a three time CIF SS Division Prelims qualifier and this year a first time CIF SS Division finalist. We want to wish Cynthia the best. Throw far!
Fillmore High senior Cynthia Hurtado advances to the CIF SS Division 4 Finals at El Camino College in the Discus this weekend. Cynthia is a three time CIF SS Division Prelims qualifier and this year a first time CIF SS Division finalist. We want to wish Cynthia the best. Throw far!
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Fillmore High senior Jared Rhett advances to the CIF SS Division 4 Finals at El Camino College in the Discus this weekend. Jared is a three time CIF SS Division 4 finalist. This past weekend Jared finish second at the CIF Prelims. We wish Jared the best at the finals. Go Flashes!
Fillmore High senior Jared Rhett advances to the CIF SS Division 4 Finals at El Camino College in the Discus this weekend. Jared is a three time CIF SS Division 4 finalist. This past weekend Jared finish second at the CIF Prelims. We wish Jared the best at the finals. Go Flashes!
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Fillmore High senior Antonio Villalobos advances to the CIF SS Division 4 Finals at El Camino College in the 800m this weekend. Antonio ran a personal best this past Saturday at the CIF SS Division 4 Prelims with a time of 2:00.12.
Fillmore High senior Antonio Villalobos advances to the CIF SS Division 4 Finals at El Camino College in the 800m this weekend. Antonio ran a personal best this past Saturday at the CIF SS Division 4 Prelims with a time of 2:00.12.
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Pictured is a Fillmore Heritage Valley Blazers as he leaps over the hurdles in the races this past Saturday at the Conference Finals, which were held at Fillmore High School. Photos Courtesy Erik Arana.
Pictured is a Fillmore Heritage Valley Blazers as he leaps over the hurdles in the races this past Saturday at the Conference Finals, which were held at Fillmore High School. Photos Courtesy Erik Arana.
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Pictured is one of the Heritage Valley Blazers as she lands after her pole-vaulting jump in this past Saturday’s
finals.
Pictured is one of the Heritage Valley Blazers as she lands after her pole-vaulting jump in this past Saturday’s finals.
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Submitted by Erika Arana

The Heritage Valley Blazers track and field team held Conference Finals, formally know as (JV Finals) on Saturday, May 4, 2019. This meet was against Oxnard, Simi Valley, Ojai and Ventura. Many of our local athletes completed their track season with personal records.

In the (7-8/division) Jayden Cortez's feet did not fail him in his last track meet of the season, he Personal record’s in the 100m 19.09, 200m 42.64 and 400m 1:29.83; Jacob Vasquez 17.35, Aiden Arias 17.49 and JuanCarlos Garcia 18.52 all in the 100m; Aaliyah Arias ran her heart out with a 400m 1:59.30 Personal record; Jaylene Ponce both in the 100m 19.90 and 800m 3:33.68; both Maren Kubler 1:41.38 and Natalia Retana 1:44.45 in the 400m.

In the (9-10/ division) Jacob Martinez had a Personal record in his 400m 1:12.55; Eddie Sumaran 16.89 and Manuel Kubler 18.21 in the 100m; in jumps we had Adrian Uribe 10'-01 and Declan Doran 6'-06.25 with their best jumps of the season. Julie Luna 20.20, Sandra Vaiz 19.28, and Kaylee Riedmiller 15.38 all had a 100m Personal record; both Sarah Cedillos 15.71/32.93, C'Enna Uribe 15.73/32.99 raced to a Personal record in their 100m and 200m; Alani McKeen 1:29.18 and Aliana Manzano 1:24.58 both Personal record 's in the 400m race.

In the (11-12/division) Elijah Kubler leaped over into a season best time of 20.69 in the 80m Hurdles; Noah Flores Personal record's in the 1600m 5:54.18 and right behind him was Diego Felix who excelled with season bests in the 800m 2:49.05, 1600m 5:54.48 and a throw of 20'-03.5 in shot put. Also throwing his Personal record was Jasiah Patterson 20'-09.25; For the girls 400m race, PR's we ran by Ava Manzano 1:29.02, Sara Magdaleno 1:33.04 and twin sisters Karinna 1:22.95 and Emelie Magana 1:32.49.

In the (13-14/division) the 100m race Personal record 's we accomplished by Kade Larson 13.58, Benedict Collins 13.68 and Noah Juarez 14.78; 200m RESONAL RECORD was ran by Angel Gonzalez 31.66; in the 400m race Personal record 's were ran by Josiah Guzman 1:00.27, Luis Castaneda 1:01.78, Eric Morales 1:02.14 and Nomar Diaz 1:25.94; In the long jump we had Josiah Cruz with a Personal record of 11'-07.25; Jonathan Tarango ran a 1:23.57 400m Personal record and threw his furthest in shot put with a throw of 24'-11.5. In the 100m race Alexis Lopez ran a PR of 17.81; Aaliyah Kendricks 200m PR of 31.97 and then jumped a season best of 12'-4 in long jump; Danna Munoz 400m Personal record of 1:30.50; Yaraby Herrera jumped her highest in high jump with a 4'-3 PR; Karime Ramirez had two season best in the 200m 32.91 and 400m 1:20.76 races to complete her track and field season.

This Saturday, May 11th, 2019 Heritage Valley Blazers will be taking all their "A" Relay teams and an additional 34 athletes who qualified for the Ventura County Youth Track Conference (VCYTC) Championships, formally known as Varsity at Moorpark High School. They will be competing against the top athletes in Ventura County. GO BLAZERS!

The Heritage Valley Blazers is the only local youth track and field club covering Fillmore, Santa Paula, and Piru that provides training in running and field events for both first time and experienced youth athletes ages 6-16.

Please visit our website http://www.hvblazers.org. You can also follow us on Instagram @hvblazers and on Facebook at HV Blazers.

 
Fillmore Flashes Girls Varsity 4x400m Relay Team took first place Thursday, April 25th at the Citrus Coast League Championships. The team will compete Saturday, May 4th at the CIF Divisional Prelims at Carpinteria High School. Pictured (l-r) is Syenna Ponce, Vanessa Avila, Nicole Gonzalez, and Alexis Velasco. Photo courtesy Kim Tafoya.
Fillmore Flashes Girls Varsity 4x400m Relay Team took first place Thursday, April 25th at the Citrus Coast League Championships. The team will compete Saturday, May 4th at the CIF Divisional Prelims at Carpinteria High School. Pictured (l-r) is Syenna Ponce, Vanessa Avila, Nicole Gonzalez, and Alexis Velasco. Photo courtesy Kim Tafoya.
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Submitted by Erika Arana

This past weekend on April 13th and 14th, the Heritage Valley Blazers competed in the two-day 10th Annual Southern California Invitational at Oxnard High School. A total of 16 clubs from both Ventura County and Southern California Youth Track and Field Conference, were in attendance. Our Blazer athletes brought home a total of 44 medals, 18 for the girls and 26 for the boys.

Saturday events began with the 3000's. Blazer athletes Niza Laureano (11-12/girls) finished 2nd in 11.23.52; Lindsey Ramirez also finishing 2nd with a time of 10:57.10 and teammate Carolina Garcia in 3rd with 11:27.89, both (13-14/girls).

Middle distance medalist in the 800m were Paola Estrada, with a 1st place victory of 2:39.92 PR; Timothy Pillado II in his best performance and victory yet, 2:37.76 PR; Ayden Marquez, 4th in 2:42.28 PR, all in (9-10/division). Kaliz Perez finished 5th in 2:33.43 PR (13-14/girls); and Luis Castañeda, 8th in 2:26.24 PR (13-14/boys).

Last Saturday event was the 200m, where we saw Timothy Pillado II take 3rd in a 30.70 PR (9-10/boys); Leah Barragan, also 3rd in 29.22 PR (11-12/girls); and Josiah Guzman in 8th, 26.50 PR (13-14/boys).

Sunday morning began on a high note with Blazer Paola Estrada's braking record 1500m run (9-10/girls) in 5:18.24. Previous record was set in 2014 with a 5:19.40. Next 1500m victory was, Ayden Marquez who ran a 5:28.36; and Abel Arana placed 7th in 5:41.52 (9-10/boys). Niza Laureano, 2nd in 5:23.52 (11-12/girls); and Lindsey Ramirez 4:55.19 for 2nd place (13-14/girls).

Blazer's only hurdler was Noah Halcon (11-12/boys) who made finals and medaled in 6th place with a time of 17.05 in the 80m Hurdles.

In the 4x100m relay finals, we saw Sarah Cedillos, Jasmine Gonzalez, Aliana Manzano and C'Enna Uribe take 2nd in 1:03.13 (9-10/girls). The (9-10/boys) had to fight their way back into the finals after a zone exchange DQ on Saturday. The fierce team of Isaiah Morales, Jacob Martinez, Rodrigo Castillo and Timothy Pillado II, came back faster, placing 2nd with a time of 1:00.38; Nathan Kendricks, Joseph Moore, Josiah Guzman and Nathan Garcia, placed 3rd in 52.23 for the (13-14/boys).

400m races saw Jasmine Gonzalez in 2nd with 1:14.04 PR and Sarah Cedillos in 5th, 1:16.18 PR (9-10/girls); Rodrigo Castillo, 2nd in 1:13.35 PR and Jacob Martinez right behind in 3rd with a time of 1:14.01 PR (9-10/boys); both girls and Rodrigo have now bumped into the top 9 spots in Venturia County; Diego Amezcua finished in 1:02.42 for 3rd (13-14/boys).

Sprinter Leah Barragan was the only Blazer athlete who made the 100m finals on Sunday. Leah's fast competition was a taste of what is in store for her at Co-Conference Championships in May. She medaled in 4th place with a time of 14.13 (11-12/girls).

Our (13-14/boys) 4x400m relay team, was ran by Luis Castañeda, Joseph Moore, Eric Morales and Nathan Kendricks, who represented in 3rd with 4:13.

In field events, shot putters Carlos Esquivel, threw a PR distance of 18-04 for 5th place and Emanuel Velasquez pushed his 3' PR into the top 9 Ventura County spots with his 7th place throw of 17-01.50 in (9-10/boys); first time Blazer athlete Kaylee Riedmiller threw 24-04 PR for 5th (11-12/girls); Nathan Alcantar, 2nd with a 29-06.50 PR (11-12/boys); and Celeste Velazquez, throwing 30-08 for 4th (13-14/girls).

Blazers compete away on April 20th, in what will be their fifth meet of the regular season against the Oxnard Stars at Oxnard High School. GO BLAZERS!

Please visit our website http://www.hvblazers.org. You can also follow us on Instagram @hvblazers and on Facebook at HV Blazers.

 
The Fillmore Girls Varsity Swim Team made CIF consideration in the 200 & 400 free relays at last week’s event in Santa Paula. Pictured (l-r) are Erin Berrington, Jasmine Gonzalez, Daisy Santa Rosa, and Katrionna Furness.
The Fillmore Girls Varsity Swim Team made CIF consideration in the 200 & 400 free relays at last week’s event in Santa Paula. Pictured (l-r) are Erin Berrington, Jasmine Gonzalez, Daisy Santa Rosa, and Katrionna Furness.
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Pictured is a California United player from the 2010 boy’s team as he and a fellow teammate try to get past the Fusion/White defenders in Saturday’s game. Photos courtesy Erika Arana.
Pictured is a California United player from the 2010 boy’s team as he and a fellow teammate try to get past the Fusion/White defenders in Saturday’s game. Photos courtesy Erika Arana.
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Submitted By Nancy Magana

This past Saturday, April 6 Game Scores for California United are as follow:
2011 Girls California United 1-2 Pumas CU, Goal: Amilia Tobias, Overall Record: 1-1-1.

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Game #1 - 2010 Boys California United 2-2 Fusion/White, Goals: Nathan Lepe, Assist: Jose Magaña.
Game #2 - 2010 Boys California United 1-2 Pumas CU, Goal: Nathan Lepe, Assist: Abel Arana, Overall Record: 1-3-1.

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Game #1 - 2008 Girls Bronze Blue California United Blue 0-3 California United FC Black.
Game #2 - 2008 Girls Bronze Blue California United 6-1 Ventura County SC, Goals: Jazleen Vaca 1, Lizbeth Mendez 2, Alondra Leon 3 (Hat Trick), Assist: Jazleen Vaca 2, Valerie Rubio 1, Lizbeth Mendez 1, Overall Record: 4-2-0.

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Game #1 - 2008 Girls Black California United Black 3-0 California United FC Bronze Blue, Goals: Stephanie Mora 2, Hiedi Zamora 1.

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Game #2 - California United 3-0 Royal Pumas, Prisha Kanji 1, Kaya Haddox 1, Hiedi Zamora 1, Assist: Prisha Kanji and Stephanie Mora, Overall Record: 4-1-0.

- 2008 Boys California United 1-0 Oxnard United, Won by default team failed to show, Overall Record: 5-0-1.

- 2006 Girls Silver California United 2-0 Pumas CU, Goals: Athena Sanchez 1 and Jadon Rodriguez 1

Shutout: Gabriela Martinez, Overall Record: 4-2-0.

 
Pictured is Flashes player #3 Alyssa Ibarra as she steps into the batters box to face the Thousand Oaks pitcher.
Pictured is Flashes player #3 Alyssa Ibarra as she steps into the batters box to face the Thousand Oaks pitcher.
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Fillmore Flashes Varsity Fall Short To Thousand Oaks, 5-3

Fillmore Flashes Varsity fired up the offense in the first inning, when Tatiana Werts homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.

Thousand Oaks pulled away for good with two runs in the third inning. In the third Madison Wilson singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Zoe Ballen was in the pitcher's circle for Thousand Oaks. She surrendered three runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out nine and walking one.

Werts was on the rubber for Fillmore Flashes Varsity. She surrendered five runs on 13 hits over seven innings, striking out three and walking zero.

Fillmore Flashes Varsity tallied one home run on the day. Werts had a long ball in the first inning.

Ebony Venegas led Fillmore Flashes Varsity with two hits in three at bats.

Thousand Oaks racked up 13 hits in the game. Alexa Pollara, Ballen, Savannah Graham, Wilson, and Lindsey Archer all managed multiple hits for Thousand Oaks.

 

Submitted by Erika Arana

With Spring just underway, The Heritage Valley Blazers track and field team had plenty of bounce in their step as they competed on Saturday, April 6, 2019, in the fourth meet of the season. This was the third meet the club hosted at Fillmore High School, which saw some of our local athletes competing for victory as well as personal records against the Thousand Oaks Flyers.

3200m distance runners this week were Niza Laureano placing first in 12.19.63 (girls/11-12); Lindsey Ramirez 11:43.31 and Carolina Garcia 12:25.97 (girls/13-14).

Combing speed and endurance in middle distance in the 1600m run were Aaliyah Tarango 7:50.37 (girls/7-8) first; Abel Arana with a PR of 6:04.64 for first (boys/9-10). Paola Estrada 5:50.26 first and Kaylani Perez 6:07.99 second, both in (girls/9-10); Niza Laureano 5:52.44 (girls/11-12); and Peter Kuebler a PR of 5:17.76 for first (boys/15-16). In the 800m run, Carlee Perez 3:52.94 first (girls/7-8); Paola Estrada 2:43.00 first (girls/9-10); Lindsey Ramirez 2:26.12 first (girls/13-14); and Timothy Pillado II 2:45.56 first with teammate Santiago Felix second (boys/9-10).

Distance runner gone Sprinter was Lucy Zuniga (girls/7-8) who has been blazing a trail in every single event she races. This week she placed first in the 100m, 200m, and 400m Dash, putting her in the top rankings for Ventura County. Also placing first in the 200m Dash, was Vincent Halcon 38.86 (boys/7-8); Leah Barragan 29:50 (girls/11-12); and Albert Penuelas 28.50 (boys/11-12). In the 400m Dash, HV Blazers had four in a row across the finish line in the (girls/9-10) with Jasmine Gonzalez 75.98, Sarah Cedillos, D’Andra Amezcua and Aliana Manzano, in order. Leah Barragan, first with a PR of 68.93, also PR’s right behind her were Destiny Cardona in 3rd 76.39 and Jaelyn Castro, 4th with 76.96 (girls/11-12); Kaliz Perez PR of 66.03 for first (girls 13-14); and John Paul Mohun 57.80 also first (boys/15-16).

In the 4x400m relay, Jacob Martinez, Evan Ramirez, Isaiah Morales and Rodrigo Castillo took the win with a time of 5:18.49 (boys/9-10).

Long Jump leapers impressed with jumps of 16-09.50 for Diego Amezcua; John Paul Mohun 16-02.00 and Joseph Collins all in (boys/15-16).

Throws saw Carlos Esquivel PR with a throw of 17-01.50 (boys 9-10); Nathan Alcantar threw 28-06.25 in (boys/11-12) for first; and continuing to dominate the field were Celeste Velazquez, with a distance throw of 31-03.50 in (girls/13-14) and Kade Larson first 34-04.50 (boys/13-14).

Next on the schedule sees the Blazers traveling to Oxnard High School to compete in the 10th Annual Southern California Youth Invitational on Saturday, April 13th and Sunday 14th, 2019.

The Heritage Valley Blazers is the only local youth track and field club covering Fillmore, Santa Paula, and Piru that provides training in running and field events for both first time and experienced youth athletes ages 6-16. Please join us for our next local event on May 4, 2019, when the Heritage Valley Blazers host the Ventura County Youth Track Conference Finals (West) at the Fillmore High School. Racing begin at 8:30am!

Please visit our website http://www.hvblazers.org. You can also follow us on Instagram @hvblazers and on Facebook at HV Blazers.

 
Youth Track & Field

FILLMORE, CA - This past weekend saw the return of the Heritage Valley Blazers to the Fillmore High School Track for their second of four scheduled home meets. The Blazers went foot-to-foot with a strong team representing The Newbury Park Panthers.

A day’s worth of events started off early with Blazer athletes taking over the 3200m run with victories by Niza Laureano (11-12/girls) in 12.22.97 and by Carolina Garcia (13-14/girls) with a time of 13.00.37.

One of track and field’s most challenging events, hurdles, saw victory for Noah Halcon (11-12/boys) who pulled out the win in a time of 17.06 in the 80m Hurdles 30” as well as for Benedict Collins (13-14/boys) in the 100m Hurdles 33” in a time of 20.06.

Blazers girls dominated the 100m dash by holding tight to victories in nearly all age groups. First place finishers include Destina Guzman (7-8/girls) in 21.44; C’Enna Uribe (9-10/girls) in 15.86; Leah Barragan (11-12/girls) in 14.12; and Jennifer Castillo (13-14/girls) in 14.27.

Middle distance saw outstanding performance and victory in the 1600m run for Lucy Zuniga (7-8/girls) in 7:19.33; Paola Estrada (9-10/girls) in 5:51.18; Niza Laureano (11-12/girls) in 5:47.87; and Ayden Marquez (9/10/boys) with a time of 6:01.76.

Field event long jumper, Jasmine Gonzalez (9-10/girls) went the distance to take first with a jump of 8-11-00 and Diego Amezcua (15-16/boys) went 15-11.00 for the victory.

Each week Blazer athletes train hard and bring forth their best in competition, team spirit, sportsmanship, and in reaching for their personal goals. The Heritage Valley Blazers would like to congratulate all athletes who competed this weekend.

Next on the schedule sees the Blazers on April 6th at home to take on the Thousand Oaks Flyers. Come support!

 
Pictured above are Fillmore Flashes Ana Cuvarrubias and Andrea Marruffo who made the All-County Soccer Team. For the second year in a row Fillmore has two players on the All-County Team. Ana Covarrubias, a 5’2 junior striker, scored 16 goals and had 9 assists. Ana was on the All-County Team last year as a sophomore. She was named 2019 Citrus Coast League Offensive Player of the Year. Ana has scored an impressive 76 goals through her junior year. Andrea Marruffo of Fillmore, 5’4 also made first team all league as a junior, and returns as a senior with 7 goals and 14 assists, with 31 assists overall in the last two seasons. After high school Andrea plans to play for College of the Canyons. Congratulations to these two young ladies, you have made our community very proud! Photo Courtesy Coach Omero Martinez.
Pictured above are Fillmore Flashes Ana Cuvarrubias and Andrea Marruffo who made the All-County Soccer Team. For the second year in a row Fillmore has two players on the All-County Team. Ana Covarrubias, a 5’2 junior striker, scored 16 goals and had 9 assists. Ana was on the All-County Team last year as a sophomore. She was named 2019 Citrus Coast League Offensive Player of the Year. Ana has scored an impressive 76 goals through her junior year. Andrea Marruffo of Fillmore, 5’4 also made first team all league as a junior, and returns as a senior with 7 goals and 14 assists, with 31 assists overall in the last two seasons. After high school Andrea plans to play for College of the Canyons. Congratulations to these two young ladies, you have made our community very proud! Photo Courtesy Coach Omero Martinez.
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Congratulations to the California United FC 2006 Girls Silver team for taking second place in their division at the Premier Cup 2019 which took place March 16th & 17th in Oxnard. Pictured is the team after their win. Top row: Alexis Piña, Gabriela Martinez, Mikayla McKenzie, Lizbeth Mendez, Jadon Rodriguez, Athena Sanchez, Kim Manriquez, Jessica Rodriguez, Brooke Núñez, Miley Tello. Bottom Row: Coach Cip Martinez, Coach Jr Lomelí, Isabel Hernandez, Jazleen Vaca, Luvia Cabral, Karissa Terrazas, Victoria Piña, Coach Tony Hernandez. Photo courtesy Nancy Vaca.
Congratulations to the California United FC 2006 Girls Silver team for taking second place in their division at the Premier Cup 2019 which took place March 16th & 17th in Oxnard. Pictured is the team after their win. Top row: Alexis Piña, Gabriela Martinez, Mikayla McKenzie, Lizbeth Mendez, Jadon Rodriguez, Athena Sanchez, Kim Manriquez, Jessica Rodriguez, Brooke Núñez, Miley Tello. Bottom Row: Coach Cip Martinez, Coach Jr Lomelí, Isabel Hernandez, Jazleen Vaca, Luvia Cabral, Karissa Terrazas, Victoria Piña, Coach Tony Hernandez. Photo courtesy Nancy Vaca.
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Submitted By Nancy Vaca

Premier Cup 2019 game results: 2006 Girls Silver

Saturday, March 16 - Game #1 California United 1-0 Barbara S.C. G06 White. Goal: Jadon Rodriguez, Assist: Karissa Terrazas, and Shutout: Gabriela Martinez.

Game #2 California United 0-4 FFSC G06 AC

Sunday, March 17 - Game #3 California United 1-1 Central California Aztecs G06. Goal: Jadon Rodriguez and Assist: Isabel Hernandez.

Final California United 1-2 FFSC. Goal: Lizbeth Mendez and Assist: Jadon Rodriguez.

Overall Tournament Record: 1-2-1

 
Last week the FHS Swim Team competed at the Ventura County High Swim Championship. Pictured are some Flashes in the midst of their race while their teammates cheer them on. Photo courtesy Katrionna Furness.
Last week the FHS Swim Team competed at the Ventura County High Swim Championship. Pictured are some Flashes in the midst of their race while their teammates cheer them on. Photo courtesy Katrionna Furness.
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Submitted By Coach Cindy Blatt

Fillmore Varsity Boys and Girls participated in the very competitive Ventura County High School Swim Championships last week at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Varsity Girls placed tied for 12th (out of 17 teams) beating Buena, Santa Paula Channel Islands and St. Bonaventure. Kat Furness placed second in the 50 yd. freestyle with a personal best time & new school record and she placed third in the 100 yd. backstroke. The Varsity Girls 200 yd. Medley Relay swim to a CIF Consideration time (Kat Furness, Yazmeen Gonzalez, Karen Trujillo & Zoe Avila). They also swim to a CIF Consideration time in the 200 yd. Freestyle Relay (Zoe Avila, Natalie Couse, Yazmeen Gonzalez & Kat Furness).

Varsity Boys placed 15th out of 17 teams beating Villanova and St. Bonaventure. All the boys swim well especially the final swim in the 400 yd. Freestyle relay dropping 14 seconds from their time. (Ricky Cadena, George Mooradian, James Chandler & Ethan Gray).

 
On Saturday March 16th the Heritage Valley Blazers kicked off their 2019 Track and Field season at the Fillmore High School Track. Pictured are the Fillmore runner’s leading the pack is Timothy Pillado II (9-10yr/boys) who won the 100m and 400m races. Photos courtesy Erika Arana.
On Saturday March 16th the Heritage Valley Blazers kicked off their 2019 Track and Field season at the Fillmore High School Track. Pictured are the Fillmore runner’s leading the pack is Timothy Pillado II (9-10yr/boys) who won the 100m and 400m races. Photos courtesy Erika Arana.
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The Heritage Valley Blazers track and field club kicked off their season opener, Saturday, March 16, at the Fillmore High School Track. With laces tied tight and anticipation high, The Blazers welcomed the Ventura Tigres and saw youth participants of all skill levels, ages 6 to 16, taking part in running events, hurdles, relays, shot put, long jump, and high jump. After weeks of conditioning and training, the hard work paid off and the Blazers saw outstanding effort and performance by all. This week’s event highlights include:

The boys 100m dash (7-8yr) which saw all three top positions taken by Blazers (1) Aiden Arias 18.15; (2) Jacob Vazquez; (3) Vincent Halcon 19.21.

Double individual victories were seen for several athletes in the running events including Leah Barragan who took home two first place finishes in the 100m dash (11-12yr/girls) with a time of 14.24 and in the 200m dash (11-12yr/girls) with a time of 30.62. Aiden Arias ran to a first place finish in the 100m dash (7-8yr/boys) with a time of 18.15 and in the 400m dash (7-8yr/boys) with a time of 1:27.40. Likewise, Timothy Pillado II took home double individual victories in the 100m dash (9-10yr/boys) with a time of 14.97 and in the 400m dash (9-10yr/boys) in 70.96. Albert Penuelas took over the 100m (11-12yr/boys) with a time 13.94 and the 200m (11-12yr/boys) in 29.75. Paola Estrada gave an outstanding performance to win the 800m (9-10yr/girls) in a time of 2:46.22 and as well as the 1600 (9-10yr/girls) in 5:58.88. Peter Kuebler demonstrated his running skills in the 800m (15-16yr/boys) by running to victory in 2:29.67 and then in the 1600 (15-16yr/boys) in 5:33.77.

Blazer’s showed strong representation in fielding events with long jump victories for Isaiah Morales (9-10yr/boys) with a distance of 11-08.00 and for John Paul Mohun (15-16yr/boys) with a distance of 15-06.50. Shot Putters Celeste Velazquez (13-14yr/girls) threw a winning distance of 30-07.25 and Kade Larson (13-14yr/boys) grab victory by throwing 36-04.75.

The focus and design of the program is to see athletes throughout the Fillmore, Santa Paula, and Piru reach their full potential through positivity, sportsmanship, respect, and love for the sport. The Heritage Valley Blazers would like to thank all the volunteers and coaches for their support in achieving this goal.

Next on the schedule sees the Blazers traveling to Ojai on March 23rd to take on the Ojai Roadrunners.
Please visit our website http://www.hvblazers.org. You can also follow us on Instagram @hvblazers and on Facebook at HV Blazers.

 
Fillmore High School Senior Andrea Marruffo participated at the Ventura County vs L. A. County Senior All Star Game on Friday, March 8, at Oaks Christian High School. Andrea saw 40 minutes of game time in the 80 minute game where Ventura County came up on top in a close game with a score of 1-0. Way to go Andrea!!! Photo courtesy Coach Omero Martinez.
Fillmore High School Senior Andrea Marruffo participated at the Ventura County vs L. A. County Senior All Star Game on Friday, March 8, at Oaks Christian High School. Andrea saw 40 minutes of game time in the 80 minute game where Ventura County came up on top in a close game with a score of 1-0. Way to go Andrea!!! Photo courtesy Coach Omero Martinez.
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Fillmore High’s Katrionna Furness took 1st place in the 50 yard free prelims with a 25.33 time, and 3rd place (above) in the finals with a 25.50. The Q Meet was held at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, where Kat swam with her club team, Bueanaventura Swim Club. About a thousand girls participated in the February 16-17 meet.
Fillmore High’s Katrionna Furness took 1st place in the 50 yard free prelims with a 25.33 time, and 3rd place (above) in the finals with a 25.50. The Q Meet was held at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, where Kat swam with her club team, Bueanaventura Swim Club. About a thousand girls participated in the February 16-17 meet.
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Fillmore High Swim Team attended their first meet at Hueneme High on Friday, March 1, 2019. Fillmore High took 3rd place overall.
Fillmore High Swim Team attended their first meet at Hueneme High on Friday, March 1, 2019. Fillmore High took 3rd place overall.
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Pictured (l-r) is the Fillmore High Girls Relay Team: Daisy Santa Rosa, Katrionna Furness, Natalie Couse, and Erin Berrington.
Pictured (l-r) is the Fillmore High Girls Relay Team: Daisy Santa Rosa, Katrionna Furness, Natalie Couse, and Erin Berrington.
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This past weekend at the Veterans Memorial Building, the Fillmore Youth Recreation Basketball Program participated in the End of Season Pizza Party, official last games of the season, and the Fillmore vs. Santa Paula Recreation Program Basketball games! For the record, all of Fillmore’s Youth Recreation Players that we’re able to attend the pizza party on Friday had a great time we hear! Saturday February 23rd was full of excitement as the last official games of the season were played & on Sunday. Santa Paula came to Fillmore. Fillmore won all games against Santa Paula on Sunday, but at the end of the day, all children who played in those games showed sportsmanship & had a morning of fitness. This Sunday, March 3rd, will be the all-stars games at Fillmore Middle School Gym starting at 9am. Be sure to go show your support to the youth this Sunday. Photos courtesy City of Fillmore Instagram page.
This past weekend at the Veterans Memorial Building, the Fillmore Youth Recreation Basketball Program participated in the End of Season Pizza Party, official last games of the season, and the Fillmore vs. Santa Paula Recreation Program Basketball games! For the record, all of Fillmore’s Youth Recreation Players that we’re able to attend the pizza party on Friday had a great time we hear! Saturday February 23rd was full of excitement as the last official games of the season were played & on Sunday. Santa Paula came to Fillmore. Fillmore won all games against Santa Paula on Sunday, but at the end of the day, all children who played in those games showed sportsmanship & had a morning of fitness. This Sunday, March 3rd, will be the all-stars games at Fillmore Middle School Gym starting at 9am. Be sure to go show your support to the youth this Sunday. Photos courtesy City of Fillmore Instagram page.
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Pictured is the Fillmore Raiders Youth Cheer Team which competed in the State Championship in Bakersfield, hosted by JAMZ. The team took 2nd place in the Division 10 Showcheer 1 limited. Photo courtesy Xilo Ochoa.
Pictured is the Fillmore Raiders Youth Cheer Team which competed in the State Championship in Bakersfield, hosted by JAMZ. The team took 2nd place in the Division 10 Showcheer 1 limited. Photo courtesy Xilo Ochoa.
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On Friday-Saturday, February 8 -9 2019, Fillmore wrestlers competed in the Individual SSCIF Wrestling Tournament at Citrus Hill High School in Perris, Ca. Nine Fillmore wrestlers qualified to compete and took 4th place and 2nd moving on to Masters on February 15 – 16 at Cerritos Community College. Pictured (l-r) are Marco “Tony” Ochoa 8TH place at 126 lbs; Abraham Santa Rosa 3rd place at 160 lbs; Adrian Bonilla 5th place at 195 lbs; and David Rivas 6th place at 182 lbs. Abraham and Adrian moved onto Masters. Photos courtesy Coach Jorge Bonilla.
On Friday-Saturday, February 8 -9 2019, Fillmore wrestlers competed in the Individual SSCIF Wrestling Tournament at Citrus Hill High School in Perris, Ca. Nine Fillmore wrestlers qualified to compete and took 4th place and 2nd moving on to Masters on February 15 – 16 at Cerritos Community College. Pictured (l-r) are Marco “Tony” Ochoa 8TH place at 126 lbs; Abraham Santa Rosa 3rd place at 160 lbs; Adrian Bonilla 5th place at 195 lbs; and David Rivas 6th place at 182 lbs. Abraham and Adrian moved onto Masters. Photos courtesy Coach Jorge Bonilla.
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Submitted By Coach Javier Alcaraz, Jr.

Thursday February 7th the Flashes played in the first Round CIF Game Flashes fell short with a final score of 1- 3 Culver City. Goals: Yobany Figueroa 1.

 
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