 Congratulations to the Girls for such a great accomplishment and for the continuous efforts in getting better. Picture of the players and coaches who participated. Top: HC Jr Lomeli, Anna Cast, Kenia Hernandez, Bella Mendez, Christine Beltran, Siani Lomeli, Sadie Manriquez, AC Tony Mendez. Bottom: Toni Cervantez, Aixa Lomeli, Aaliyah Cervantez, Itzel Arana, Eden Sandoval, Marianah Arriola. Photo Credit Rosanna Lomeli. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
On August 13th, 2022 the 9U Girls team (2013G team) for Fillmore Non-profit Club Soccer Organization named California United Futbol Club, was crowned Champions in the Oaks FC Summer Cup. The team beat LAFC Gold with a final score of 3-0 in the championship game. Goals were scored by Siani Lomeli, Bella Mendez and Kenia Hernandez. One assist was recorded by Siani Lomeli. Goalkeeper Aaliyah Cervantez recorded only 2 goals scored in the entire tournament. The team has not only made the club proud but also the Community of Fillmore. To be able to compete at a high level competitively with local talent and with all volunteer work is something to comment on. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
 Last Friday, the Flashes hosted their first league game against Nordhoff High School and defeated them with a final scoring 49 – 0. As a special treat the Fillmore Raiders ran out onto the field with the Flashes for Youth Night. Flashes record is 5 – 2 overall and 1 – 0 for league. Fillmore will play away this Friday, October 14th, for a league game against Carpinteria at 7pm. Info courtesy https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/fillmore/fillmore-flashes/football/schedule/. Enlarge Photo |
 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. Enlarge Photo 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. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
 On Saturday, October 8th, Fillmore Raider Youth Football and Cheer Teams hosted their 2022 Homecoming with Erik Landis of Ameci Pizza as Grand Marshal and Larson Cassidy as Junior Grand Marshal in honor of his father Larry Cassidy. Photos credit Crystal Gurrola. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
 Above are Fillmore Raider Youth Football scores for Saturday, October 1st, 2022. Courtesy http://www.gcyfl.com/ home.php?layout=723736. Next week the Fillmore Raiders Youth Football & Cheer will be hosting their Homecoming games at FHS Football Stadium, Saturday, October 8th. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
 Two Rivers Park in Fillmore was busy this past Saturday with Fillmore’s AYSO Soccer in full swing. Pictured are the Scarlett Dragons vs. the Golden Dragons. Above are the Golden Dragons defending their goal. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, September 29th, 2022
 On Friday, September 23rd, the Fillmore Flashes held their 2022 Homecoming Game. JV hosted Burbank and defeated them with a final score 35–0. Varsity defeated Vasquez High school 69–0. Fillmore Varsity #4 Anthony Tafoya broke the county record scoring 7 touchdowns for the night. The next game for the Flashes will be a Home game on Friday, October 7th against Nordhoff High School at 7pm for Varsity. Flashes Varsity are 4–2 overall. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
 The Fillmore Middle School Bulldogs opened their season at the Annual Ventura County Middle School Takedown Tournament hosted by Isbell Middle School on Thursday, September 24. Over ninety athletes represented county schools from Balboa, Isbell, Matilija, and Sinaloa. Fillmore fielded a team of both boys and girls. The Bulldogs will next compete at Matilija Middle School in Ojai on Thursday, October 6th and will host an event at FMS on Thursday, October 27. Both events are scheduled to start at 5:30 pm. (above l-r) Abraham Castorena, Patricia Juarez, Naomi Bonilla, Andres Ramos, Brian Maldonado, Jeremiah Chapman, Armando Avila, Kobe Avila, Alyssa Morales. (Not pictured: Cristian Martinez). Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, September 21st, 2022
 On Friday, September 16th, Flashes Varsity defeated South Bakersfield High School 30 - 6. JV lost 37 – 0. This Friday, September 23rd, Flashes JV and Varsity will host their Homecoming Game against Vasquez High School, JV at 4pm and Varsity at 7pm. Info subject to change, for updates visit https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/fillmore/fillmore-flashes/football/. On Thursday, September 22nd, Fillmore High will host the Annual Blue & White Night from 5pm to 9pm following the FHS Homecoming Parade. Central Avenue will have food vendors, live music, the FHS Homecoming Court and more. The Homecoming Game will be held Friday, September 23rd against Vasquez. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, September 21st, 2022
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, September 14th, 2022
 On Friday, September 9th, Fillmore Flashes JV and Varsity defeated San Marino High School at the FHS football stadium. JV won 31 - 0, Varsity won 38 - 7. This Friday, September 15th Flashes JV and Varsity will play at South High School in Bakersfield, JV 4pm, Varsity 7pm. Info subject to change for updates visit https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/fillmore/fillmore-flashes/football/. Next week will be Fillmore High School’s 2022 Homecoming Week. Don’t forget about Fillmore’s annual Blue & White Night on Thursday, September 22nd, from 5pm to 9pm, following the FHS Homecoming Parade. Central Avenue will have food vendors, live music, the FHS Homecoming Court and more. The homecoming game will be held Friday, September 23rd. Enlarge Photo |
 The FHS Cross Country Team had their season opener Saturday, September 3rd at the University of Santa Barbara. Pictured is Flashes Senior Nicholas Hurtado followed by teammate Junior Diego Ramirez running full steam ahead in Saturdays meet. Photo credit FHS Cross Country Coach Kim Tafoya. Enlarge Photo By Epi Torres — Wednesday, September 7th, 2022
By FHS Cross Country Coach Epi Torres On Saturday, September 3 several members of the Fillmore High School Cross County team traveled to the University of Santa Barbara to compete in the Gaucho Invitational. They competed in 4 races, the boys and the girls 3 mile followed by the girls and boys 1.43 mile. Races began at 8 a.m. at half hour intervals on the relatively flat, sandy, single track course. XC teams representing multiple divisions raced this early season meet on the UCSB campus. The first race, the girls 3 mile set off at 8 a.m. 18 teams lined the start line with several highly ranked teams in their respective division racing well and establishing fast early season times. Four Fillmore athletes competed in a field of 91 racers. Leading the team, and looking strong throughout the entire run was second year runner, Nataly Vigil. Nataly finished in 10" place, in an excellent effort of 20:21.2, she also captured the top Varsity place for the Flashes on the day. She was followed by sophomore Niza Laureano 18” in 21:02.56. Both Nataly and Niza were medal winners. Alexandra Martinez was Fillmore’s third finisher in 35" place in 22:25.63, followed by Monique Hurtado 42™ in 22:53.62. The girls did not factor in the team scoring as a team of at least 5 competitors is required to score. The Varsity boys followed, they were led by senior Nick Hurtado. Nick finished in 22" place in 17:16.27, a very good time on this course. He was followed by sophomore Eddie Vigil 26" in 17:22.19. Both Nick and Eddie were medal winners. Diego Rodriguez followed in 34" in 17:42.71, Kobi Lizarraga 36th in 17:51.6, Angel Garcia 45" in 18:18.15, and Joshua Estrada 62nd in 18:50.44. In the team competition, Fillmore finished in 5th place. In the girls short race of 1.43 miles, teammates Leah Barragan and Sophia Rodriguez were the lone competitors for the Flashes. Leah and Sophia finish in a near tie capturing 9" and 10” place. Leah out leaned her teammate in 9:54.08, Sophia followed closely in 9:54.27. Both the girls were medal winners. There were 103 competitors in this race. In the boys short race Angel Laureano ran to a 17" place finish in 8:36.61. Angel was a medal winner in this race. He was followed by Juan Cumatz 54" in 9:29.62, and Juan Castro 100" in 11:41.97. There were 110 competitors in this race. The Flashes will next compete in the first of three Citrus Coast League Meets that will determine C.|.F. SS Division 4 post season representatives. This meet will be on September 13” at College Park in Oxnard commencing at 3:30 p.m. Hope to see you there. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, September 7th, 2022
 On Friday, September 2nd, Fillmore Flashes JV and Varsity took on Hart High School at the FHS stadium. Although both teams fought hard, they came up short; JV lost to Hart 30 – 8, Varsity lost 35 – 7. Next week the Flashes JV and Varsity will take on San Marino at Home Friday, September 9th, JV 4pm, Varsity 7pm. Info subject to change for updates visit https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/fillmore/fillmore-flashes/football/ Photo credit Crystal Gurrola Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, September 7th, 2022
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, September 1st, 2022
 Fillmore’s AYSO Soccer fall season has started and held their second weekend of games this past Saturday, August 27th at Two River’s Park in Fillmore. Photos credit Crystal Gurrola. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, August 24th, 2022
 On Saturday, August 20th at Two Rivers Park, from 7:45 a.m. to noon, the community enjoyed Fillmore AYSO’s Season Kickoff Fundraiser celebrating their volunteers and benefiting their brand-new program, AYSO VIP, for children with special needs. Everyone who came out enjoyed great food, artisan and craft vendors, free photo booth, raffle and scavenger hunt. Above is Fillmore City Council’s Lynn Edmunds speaking at the fundraiser. Inset, some AYSO players in their game this past Saturday. Photo Credit Crystal Gurrola. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, July 20th, 2022
 Tuesday afternoon, July 19th Fillmore High School Football is wasting no time this summer to get ready for the upcoming 2022 fall season. The Flashes were seen running drills and working up a sweat to get ready for the season. Never fear the Flashes will be ready this year! Enlarge Photo |
 The FHS Swim team (above) ended their 2022 season with a splash overall JV Girls placed 4th, JV Boys Placed 2nd, Girls Varsity placed and Varsity buys placed 6th in the Citrus Coast League. The Boys Varsity qualified and competed in the CIF-SS Div 4 Prelims. Photos credit FHS Swim Coach Cindy Blatt. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, May 11th, 2022
 Yazmeen Gonzalez swam a PR in the 100 yd. Breaststroke 1:16.22 at CIF-SS Div 4 Swim Championship Finals for the Flashes. Enlarge Photo  5 students named as CIF Qualifers: Eugene Serna, Danny Holladay, Tyler Gray, Landen Hughs, & Matthew Tello. Enlarge Photo By FHS Swim Coach Cindy Blatt Yazmeen Gonzalez, FHS Senior, competed in the CIF-SS Div 4 Swim Championship Finals on Saturday, May 7th in Mission Viejo. She swam to a PR in the 100 yd. Breaststroke in 1:16.22 moving from 16th place to 10th place. Varsity boys 400 yd. Freestyle Relay participated in the CIF-SS Div 4 Swim Championships Prelims moving up from 32nd place to 28th place. This is the first time a FHS Boys Relay Team qualified and competed in a CIF meet. Congrats of Matthew Tello, Joaquin Holladay, Tyler Gray, Landen Hughs and alternate Eugene Serna! FHS Swim Team competed in a touch Citrus Coast League with three Div. 3 teams and three Div. 4 teams. JV Girls placed 4th – Daniela Bolanos, Sienna Dalgarn, Adamary Hernandez, Gracie Hernandez, Valeria Lira, Jacqueline Uribe, and Karina Vergara. JV Boys placed 2nd – Joaquin Danny Holladay and Eugenio Serna Varsity Girls placed 5th – Annalise Barragan, Jadyn Brant, Yazmeen Gonzalez, Lupita Heredia, Anahi Hernandez, Emma Myers, and Carmen Orozco. Varsity Boys placed 6th – Omar Aguilar, Landen Hughs, Tyler Gray and Matthew Tello. |