Bulldogs Compete in League Wrestling Meet
On Thursday, October 6th the FMS Bulldogs, pictured above, traveled to Ojai for the VC Middle School Wrestling League Meet. Pictured (l-r) front row: Naomi Bonilla, Jozlyn Alvarez, Cristian Martinez, Angel Ortiz, Matthew De La Cruz, Josh Magallon, Nakia Magallon, and Abraham Castorena. (l-r) Back row: Armando Avila, Patricia Juarez, Sotero Chavez, Fernando Martinez, Brian Maldonado, Kobe Avila and Jeremiah Chapman. Photo credit FMS Wrestling Coach Michael F. Torres.
On Thursday, October 6th the FMS Bulldogs, pictured above, traveled to Ojai for the VC Middle School Wrestling League Meet. Pictured (l-r) front row: Naomi Bonilla, Jozlyn Alvarez, Cristian Martinez, Angel Ortiz, Matthew De La Cruz, Josh Magallon, Nakia Magallon, and Abraham Castorena. (l-r) Back row: Armando Avila, Patricia Juarez, Sotero Chavez, Fernando Martinez, Brian Maldonado, Kobe Avila and Jeremiah Chapman. Photo credit FMS Wrestling Coach Michael F. Torres.
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

By FMS Wrestling Coach Michael F. Torres

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

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

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