On Wednesday, November 20, Fillmore Girls Wrestling took on the Agoura Chargers. Pictured above is Fillmore’s Celeste Juarez (grade 12) during her match where she defeated her opponent.

By Michael Torres, FHS Wrestling Coach

The Fillmore Flashes triumphed over the Agoura Chargers in a forfeit-heavy girls wrestling dual meet, securing a decisive 60-12 victory on Wednesday, November 20th at Fillmore High School. The Lady Flashes in their second year under Girls Head Coach Michael Torres showcased their depth vs. a limited number of Agoura athletes.

Fillmore received seven forfeits while Agoura received two. A forfeit in high school wrestling occurs when an opponent in one of the established fourteen weight classes fails to appear for a match, and the other wrestler is present and ready to wrestle. The forfeiting team loses the match, while the winning wrestler receives 6 team points. Even with the discrepancy in forfeits, the Flashes athletes shined in head-to-head competition, with three standout performances that sealed the team’s commanding victory.

At 115 pounds, Celeste Juarez (grade 12) delivered a dominant win, pinning her opponent in the second period and putting the Flashes on the board early. Naomi Bonilla (grade 10) followed suit in the 130-pound weight class, executing a first period pin to continue the momentum. Alexa Martinez (grade 12) in the 155-pound division, also secured a pin in the second period, further boosting Fillmore’s lead.

Other Fillmore wrestlers, including those who won by forfeit, contributed to the lopsided score. Coach Torres shared his pride in his team’s performance, emphasizing the importance of strong preparation. “We’ve been focusing a lot on foundational techniques, and it showed tonight. Our girls that competed went undefeated, all winning by pin, and I’m proud of each of them for their efforts. Unfortunately, we still have a couple of holes in our lineup, and we are missing girls in the 100 lbs. and 110 lbs. weight classes. It would be great to have representatives in every weight class.”

The FHS Girls Wrestling Team will next compete in their first tournament at Pacifica High School, Saturday, Nov. 23 and will return to team action at Del Sol High School in Oxnard on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The next home meet will not be until Wednesday, January 8th vs. Channel Islands.

Full results: Fillmore Flashes 60, Agoura Chargers 12. Fillmore: 115 lbs: Celeste Juarez win by pin, 120 lbs: Delilah Cervantez win via forfeit, 125 lbs: Jasmin Contreras win via forfeit, 130 lbs: Naomi Bonilla win by pin, 135 Natalia Herrera win via forfeit, 140 lbs. Team Co-Captain Emma Torres win via forfeit, 145 lbs. Karina Vergara win via forfeit, 155 lbs: Team Co-Captain Alexa Martinez win by pin, 170 lbs. Candy Aguila win via forfeit, 235 lbs. Ava Manzano win via forfeit. Agoura: 100 lbs: Allison Park win via forfeit, 110 lbs. Haley Ruiz win via forfeit.