Flashes Girls Wrestling Compete at Millikan High Tournament
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, Fillmore Girls Wrestling competed in the Millikan High Tournament. Pictured are the girls who competed Skyla Sandoval, Jasmine Contreras, Michelle Pinedo, Jacqueline Lomeli, Alexa Martinez (1st place), Emma Torres (3rd place), Candy Aguilar, Olivia Juarez, Naomi Bonilla, Juliet Bustos. Not pictured: Delilah Cervantez. Photo credit Girls Head Coach, Michael Torres.
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, Fillmore Girls Wrestling competed in the Millikan High Tournament. Pictured are the girls who competed Skyla Sandoval, Jasmine Contreras, Michelle Pinedo, Jacqueline Lomeli, Alexa Martinez (1st place), Emma Torres (3rd place), Candy Aguilar, Olivia Juarez, Naomi Bonilla, Juliet Bustos. Not pictured: Delilah Cervantez. Photo credit Girls Head Coach, Michael Torres.
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Pictured above is Fillmore’s Alexa Martinez as she takes down her Carson High School opponent. Photo credit Girls Head Coach Michael Torres.
Pictured above is Fillmore’s Alexa Martinez as she takes down her Carson High School opponent. Photo credit Girls Head Coach Michael Torres.

By Girls Head Coach, Michael Torres

Saturday, December 21,2024-Long Beach, CA. The Fillmore Flashes Girls Wrestling Team had a remarkable showing at the Millikan High School Tournament this past weekend, with strong performances across the board. The event brought together talented wrestlers from various Southern California schools and the Flashes had several standout performances.

Senior Co-Captain Alexa Martinez led the team with a dominant performance, securing the championship in the 145 lbs. weight class with a perfect 3-0 record, earning the top spot in her division with two pins and a decision (3-0).

In the 135 lbs. weight class, Senior Co-Captain Emma Torres fought hard to earn a 3rd place finish, posting an impressive 3-1 record with victories by pin, technical fall (16-0), and major decision (11-0) and one loss by decision (9-10).

The team also saw solid contributions from team members, including Naomi Bonilla (115 lbs.), who finished with a 2-2 record, and Olivia Juarez (110 lbs.), Delilah Cervantez (115 lbs.), and Jasmine Contreras (115 lbs.), each finishing with a 1-2 record.

Skyla Sandoval (140 lbs.) also managed to secure a win, finishing with a 1-2 record. Juliet Bustos (105 lbs.) and Michelle Pinedo (140 lbs.) finished 0-2, Jacqueline Lomeli (130 lbs.) went 0-3, and Candy Aguilar (170 lbs.) went 0-4.

Head girls coach Michael Torres praised the team for their hard work and dedication, noting how each wrestler has shown significant growth throughout the season. “While we have some work to do, every athlete on the team has improved their skills and demonstrated incredible progress,” said the coach.

The Millikan High School Tournament served as a great opportunity for the Flashes to gain valuable experience during the start of Winter Break, and the results will certainly fuel the team’s motivation as they continue their season.

The Flashes will host dual meets vs. Channel Islands High School: Wednesday, January 8th, and vs. Nordhoff High School: Wednesday, January 15th, both events are scheduled to start at 5:30pm. For the full Girls Wrestling Schedule please refer to the FUSD Athletics Website.