By Girls Head Coach Michael Torres

Saturday, January 4th. Anaheim, CA – The Fillmore Flashes Girls Wrestling team made a strong showing at the 2025 Lady Pioneer Girls Wrestling Tournament, hosted by Western High School in Anaheim. The event, which brought together some of the top female wrestlers from across the region, provided an excellent opportunity for the Flashes to showcase their improving skills.

Leading the charge for Fillmore was senior co-captain Emma Torres, competing in the 130-pound weight class. Torres displayed exceptional wrestling abilities, finishing with a 3-1 record and securing 2nd place in her division with all three of her victories coming by pin and losing in the finals by decision. Torres has a season record of 16-5 and has medaled in all of the tournaments she has competed in this season.

Sophomore Naomi Bonilla fought her way to a 4th place finish in the 115-pound division, compiling a solid record of 3-2. Bonilla has an overall record of 15-6.

In the 140-pound class, junior Skyla Sandoval finished in 6th place, marking another strong finish for Fillmore. Also earning a 6th place finish was senior Ava Manzano in the 235-pound division. Both girls ended the day with a 2-3 record in their weight classes.

Senior Celeste Juarez (110 lbs.), freshman Jasmine Contreras (120 lbs.), and junior Michelle Pinedo (135 lbs.) fell short of making it to the podium but had hard-fought competitive matches. Juarez finished 0-2, Contreras and Pinedo each ended the day with a 1-2 record.

Girls Head Coach Michael Torres highlighted the growth of individual wrestlers and the determination shown by each competitor. “Emma, Naomi, Skyla, and Ava all earned medals, which is ties the highest number of our female competitors taking home awards this season. We are progressing as we start ramping up for Citrus Coast League competition with goals of qualifying for CIF postseason competition.”

The Fillmore Flashes will host senior night in a Citrus Coast League Dual Meet vs. Nordhoff HS on Wed. January 15 at 5:30pm, as well as CCL Finals on Sat. Feb. 8th at 10:00am.

For the full Girls Wrestling Schedule please refer to the FUSD Athletics Website.