By FHS Head Football Coach Charlie Weis, M. Ed.

Fillmore is a town built around a culture of hard work, family, and perseverance. These fundamental pillars of our community are deeply engrained in our student athletes. Holding strong to those core values, Flashes football was able to overcome tremendous adversity and accomplish greatness this season. After losing numerous athletes to injuries just prior to the season, they could have lost hope. After dropping three games in a row at home they had every reason to stop believing in themselves. Forced to travel hundreds of miles for 5 straight weeks without a home game, the team could have taken the easy path and coasted through the end of their season. Not a single member of the team did any of those things. Instead, they dug deep and found themselves working harder than ever. They rallied around their teammates, like a family, and supported and encouraged each other. They persevered together. Instead of taking the easy way out, Fillmore strived for greatness. The Flashes finished their season with 6 straight wins, a league title (for the second year in a row), and a playoff berth (for the third straight season). They embodied everything that is great about this community and this school, and they earned their place in FHS history. Now, they take on their next great challenge, the CIF Championship playoffs. This Friday, November 3rd, the Flashes host Cerritos high school at home at 7pm. Cerritos high might be more than twice the size of Fillmore high, but they do not have the heart or the community that we have. Flashes football is calling on their community to come out to support the football team and show Cerritos that we are One Town and One Team, and we will never stop believing in our ability to overcome any odds.