Above are Fillmore Flashes who placed in the CIF Northern Division Girls Wrestling Championships Naomi Bonilla, Sophomore placed 6th in the 11lb weight class, Alexa Martinez, Senior, Co-captain was named CIF Northern Division Girls Champion and Emma Torres, Co-captain placed 4th. Photo credit Torres and Karina Vergara.

Pictured above are the Fillmore Flashes who competed at CIF Northern Division Girls Wrestling Championship February 14 & 15, Olivia Juarez, Karina Vergara, Natalia Herrera, Alexa Martinez, Emma Torres, Naomi Bonilla, Ava Manzano, Skyla Sandoval, Jasmine Contreras, Delilah Cervantez. Photo credit Torres and Karina Vergara.

Above is Fillmore’s Alexa Martinez raising her hands in victory as she was named CIF Champion for the 145lb weight class. Photo credit Torres and Karina Vergara.

Story by Girls Head Coach Michael Torres

Adelanto, CA – Feb. 14-15 – The CIF Northern Division Girls Wrestling Championships took place over two days at Adelanto High School on February 14-15, where the Fillmore Flashes Girls Wrestling Team showcased their talent and determination.
Alexa Martinez, a senior and co-captain of the team, claimed the title of CIF Northern Division Champion in the 145 lbs.

weight class, securing 1st place in a 24 girl bracket with a record of 4-0, with 2 pins. This victory marks a significant milestone for FHS, as it is only the second CIF Championship in school history, with the first and last individual CIF championship being won by Richard Preciado in 1993. Alexa’s win is especially historic as it is the first-ever CIF Championship for the FHS Girls Wrestling Program since Girls HS Wrestling was sanctioned as a sport in 2013.

Emma Torres, also a senior and co-captain, earned 4th place in the 130 lbs. weight class with a record of 5-2, with 3 pins. Emma’s tenacity and technical skill were on full display as she fought through tough matchups in a 35 girl bracket, including competing against an undefeated top wrestler in the nation, Samantha Sachs, from Glendora High School in a quarterfinal matchup. Emma’s impressive performance in one of the most competitive divisions earned her a spot among the region’s best.

Naomi Bonilla, a talented sophomore, was undefeated on the first day of competition and eventually took 6th place in a field of 35 girls in the 110 lbs. weight class, with a record of 4-3 and 1 pin. The young athlete keeps demonstrating her potential and establishing herself as one to watch in the future.

Head Girls Coach Michael Torres expressed his pride in the team’s accomplishments, saying, “Alexa’s championship win is a historic moment for the program, and Emma and Naomi’s performances were outstanding. We’re excited to see what’s next at the CIF Masters Championship. I know they will continue to represent FHS with pride. They’ve all worked so hard, and this is a testament to their dedication and perseverance.”

Here are the full results from the tournament: 105 lbs.: Olivia Juarez: 1-2, 110 lbs.: Naomi Bonilla: 4-3, 115 lbs.: Delilah Cervantez: 0-2, 120 lbs.: Jasmine Contreras: 0-2, 125 lbs.: Natalia Herrera: 1-2, 130 lbs.: Emma Torres: 5-2, 135 lbs.: Karina Vergara: 0-2, 140 lbs.: Skyla Sandoval: 0-2, 145 lbs.: Alexa Martinez: 4-0, 235 lbs.: Ava Manzano: 0-2.

Now, Bonilla, Martinez, and Torres will face the top 8 competitors from the Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern Division championships in their respective weight classes at the CIF Masters Championship Tournament on Friday, February 21st, at Sonora High School in La Habra. Each athlete will be placed in one of two 16-girl bracketed tournaments with the top 4 girls from each moving on to the State Championship in Bakersfield the following week. This will be their next challenge as they continue to represent FHS on an even larger stage.