Submitted by Coach Blankenship.

54th Annual Ventura Kiwanis Tournament: Fillmore 34, Ventura 96 was the final. Flashes started game off playing extremely well, played hard for the first half , eventually succumbing to a good Ventura team.

The Flashes never gave up, Ian Morris was solid on defense, putting pressure on the ball at all times, Jake Saviers, Noah Padilla, Roy Esquivel and Daniel Gonzales also played well on the defensive side as well.

The young men are starting to get it, been a tuff go this season, some unexpected interruptions along the way hurt them as well, but they continue to battle and get better every day

Leading for Flashes. Game Stats: Jordan Padilla, 7 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal, Jake Saviers, 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal, Adrian Casas, 5 points, Ian Morris, 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 3 steals, Daniel Gonzales, 4 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, Roy Esquivel, 3 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, Daniel Munoz, 2 points, 2 rebounds, Junior Maldonaldo, 3 points, 1 rebound.

12/29/17 - FHS 49, Pacifica 73: The Flashes came out and played a great first half vs Pacifica.

Costly turnovers and some missed opportunities cost the Flashes down the stretch to secure the victory. The boys played hard throughout, fighting till the final whistle blew.

The Flashes continue to get better and better each game out, growing as basketball players and as a team. The Flashes shot 43% from three point range, (6-14), and 85% from Free throw line ( 11-13), just not enough to seal the victory Leading for Fillmore Daniel Gonzales, 16 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assist, 1 block, 1 steal, Ian Morris, 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, Noah Padilla, 6 points, 5 rebounds, Jordan Padilla, 6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, Junior Maldonado, 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 assist, Jaysson Carrillo, 6 points, Roy Esquivel, 2 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, Andres Maldonado, 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, Jake Saviers, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal.

12/29/17 - FHS 45, Moorpark 68: Flashes started strong, played a good first half before falling to Moorpark. Leading For Flashes Junior Maldonado, 11 points, 3 rebounds , 1 steal, Noah Padilla, 10m points, 1 rebound, 2 steals, Ian Morris, 6 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, Roy Esquivel, 6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, Jake Saviers, 5 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, Daniel Gonzales, 2 points, 12 rebounds, 1 block, 3 steals.

12/30/17 - FHS 66, Santa Paula 49: The Flashes avenged an earlier defeat to SP with a victory

Game started with SP going on an 8-0 run, then leading 11-4 at one point before the Flashes took control for good. The Flashes didn’t panic, weathered the storm, and came home with the victory . The Flashes played great man to man defense the entire game, shutting down their leading scorer, Jake Saviers, Noah Padilla, Junior Maldonado, Ian Morris, Roy Esquivel, Daniel Gonzales leading the defensive charge. The boys grew up in the tournament a bit, played extremely well today as a unit. Leading for Fillmore Daniel Gonzales, 26 points, 18 rebounds, 2 steals, Noah Padilla, 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal, Jake Saviers, 8 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, Junior Maldonado, 8 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, Ian Morris, 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, Roy Esquivel, 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals. Flashes are 2-8 on season, next Game 1/5/17 Home VS Pacifica.