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By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Last Thursday night Dec. 10th, FHS beat Channel Islands. 50-45 in the opening round of the 59th annual boys’ varsity tournament. Game highlights Chris De La Paz had 11 points and 10 rebounds, James Nelson had 9 points, 9 rebounds and 6 steals, Angel Barajas had 9 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. FHS continued in the tournament and played Friday against Carpinteria beating them 57-51, game highlights, Joe Estrella: 14 points, Nelson: 11 points, 5 rebounds, De La Paz: 13 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals |
 Pictured (l-r) Top Row: Coach Javier Barajas, Raquel Aguilar, Sarah Lopez, Irma Torres, Javier Barajas Jr., Colin Richter, Coach Rafael Laureano, Bottom Row: Aidan Richter, Fernando Trujillo, Daniel Barajas, Thorin Rosten, and Juan Carlos Laureano. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
The Fillmore Condors (aka Southern California Comets) cross-country team members (Javier Barajas Jr., Irma Torres, Thorin Rosten, Daniel Barajas, and Juan Carlos Laureano) qualified for the AAU National Championships this season. On behalf of the coaches (Javier Barajas and Rafael Laureano,) the team and the parents, we would like to thank the sponsors for helping to get the team to Orlando Florida where the AAU National Championships took place. Congratulations to runners that went to the AAU National Championships!!! Their final results were: Once again thank you to our sponsors: Heritage Valley Blazers, Fillmore Sun Risers Rotary Club, Gold Coast Embroidery, La Unica, Super A Foods and Jiffy Lube for allowing the team to hold two car washes to earn more funds, and all the families and companies that purchased raffle tickets! It was an excellent season for the whole team and without the generosity from sponsors, coaches/team, and families; it would not have been possible. Thank you again and Merry Christmas! |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
 Congratulations to Fillmore’s J-2’s Raiders football team. They won the Super Bowl this past Saturday. Pictured above are the J-2 Raiders football players: Vincent Vargas, Ramiro Garcia, Aaron Cronin, Ryan Riberdy, Bakari Cook, Tyler Esquivel, Torey Negrete, Alex Tovar, Adam Jimenez, Deangelo Castro, Brendan Aguilar, Sonny Vigil, Ivan Hurtado, Eddie Cardenas, Michael Castro, Val Pillado, Johnny Chaveste, Steven Chaveste, Sammy Holladay, Nathan Martinez, Ernie Rangel, Joe Gonzalez, and Omar Valdivia. Coaches: Timmy Pillado, David Esquivel, Joseph Aguilar, Vince Vigil, Ram Medina, Cameron Bennett, Matt Chaveste, Val Pillado, and Larry Tovar Jr. Photo courtesy of KSSP Photographic Studios-Fillmore. Enlarge Photo  Fillmore J-1 Silver Raiders take Conference. Pictured above but not in order are : Sebastian Correia, Johnny Grove, Luis Salgado, Andres Barajas, Chad Hope, Anthony Morales, Marco Villa, Moy Pedroza, Matthew Wilmot, Demitriouz Lozano, Everado Magana, Jared Alvery, Eric Corona, Alec Acero, Christopher Espinosa, Cody Isaacs, Justin Long, David Vargas, and John Gonzalez. Names of all coaches were not available at press time. Photo’s courtesy of Freezing the moment photography. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
 Zach Golson #29 had 14 carries for 49 yards, Corey Cole #11 was 7 of 19 for 93 yards. Chris Delapaz had 5 catches for 57 yards. He also ended the season with 523 total yards receiving a new program record. Fillmore lost in the second round of play-offs to Bishop 0-29. All football photo’s courtesy of Crystal Gurrola. Enlarge Photo  Matt De la Cruz carried the ball for a few yards, De la Cruz also had 12 tackles against Bishop. Enlarge Photo  Fillmore’s defense did their best to stop Bishop. Dylan Dawson had 9 tackles, Derek Luna had 7 tackles. According to Coach Dollar ,“ Bishop played us very tough. They are a solid team, but this loss should not take away from the great season the team had this year. The team should be very proud of their accomplishments. It was a great year for Flashes Football!” Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
 Above Nick Paz stops Yucca Valley from gaining a first down. Paz had 4 touchdowns: two rushing and two receiving, he finished the night with 15 carries for 117 yards.Corey Cole was 5/7 for 146 yards and 4 touchdowns, he also broke the season passing TD record held by Steve Dann set in 1974 at 12, Corey is now at 13 this season. Chris Delapaz had an 85 yard TD reception. Zach Golson had a 38 yard TD reception. Derek Luna had 17 tackles and Dylan Dawson had 15 tackles. Both Dylan Dawson and Brandon Nelson had fumble recoveries. According to Coach Dollar, “This was a great way for us to start the playoffs, both Offense and Defense played well”. Fillmore will be traveling to Bishop High School this Friday for the second round of CIF Play-offs. Photos Courtesy of Crystal Gurrola. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
 Pictured above (l-r): Alexander Gonzalez, Adrian Mejia, Paul Gonzalez, Anthony Chavez, Eddie Baez, Jose Almaguer, Juan Mariscal and below Andrea Barrera. After a long summer training and a season of personal records for these individuals, the Fillmore Flashes Boys Varsity Cross Country team and Andrea Barrera qualified for CIF Prelims this past Saturday. The team competed at Mt. San Antonio college this past Saturday and took 20th overall in their division in the Southern Section. Cross Country Photo’s courtesy of Kim Tafoya. Enlarge Photo  Andrea Barrera placed 6th in her race as an individual runner and qualified for the CIF Finals which will take place this Saturday. Andrea has an excellent chance of making it past finals and going on to the State Championships. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
 The Fillmore Boxing Club's Jonathan Minero competed in the 120 lb. division at the Jerry Ortiz Memorial Boxing Gym's annual boxing event November 15th in El Monte at Lambert Park. The Fillmore Boxing Club is a member of USA Boxing and offers adult and youth boxing classes at Body Image Gym for more information call (805) 524-0891 or (805) 443-8501. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
 Fillmore Diamond Girlz Travel Team took 1st Place in the Santa Paula Fall Tournament. The girls went 6-0. Pictured Top Row: Coach Leo Venegas, Chloe Stines, Mckenzie Hernandez, Cali Wyand, Tots Cervantes, Amanda Villa and Coach Carina Crawford. Bottom Row: Leana Venegas, Maddie Charles, Lindsey Brown, Natalie Couse, and Kasey Crawford. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
 The Fillmore Girls Volleyball team would like to thank all of the sponsors for their generous donations for our annual Spike-A-Thon. With your help we raised close to $3,000. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
FALL 2009
VOLLEYBALL 1st Team All League- Maria Victoria Ayala, 2nd Team All League-Chanti Sumaran, Ana Morino FOOTBALL LEAGUE MVP OFFENSIVE-PLAYER-OF-THE-YEAR-Corey Cole FRONTIER LEAGUE COACH-OF-THE-YEAR: MATT DOLLAR |
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By Anonymous — Friday, November 13th, 2009
Online registration for Softball is currently being done online at www.fillmoregirlssoftball.com |
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By Anonymous — Thursday, November 12th, 2009
 Corey Cole was unstoppable Friday night. Cole rushed for 5 touchdowns and passed for another. Enlarge Photo  Derek Luna #58 and Matt DeLaCruz #45 had a great game on defense Friday night. DeLaCruz also had 12 tackles. Also on defense Dylan Dawson had 12 tackles and Major Lee had an interception. Enlarge Photo  Collin Farrar #4 (above) had a big night running the ball. Farrar had over 200 yards rushing and scored 4 touchdowns as well as Nathan Garnica scoring. Fillmore won 34-22 and went 8-2 in league. Enlarge Photo  Johnny Golson #20 avoids being tackled by the Lancers Friday night. Golson attributed one touchdown and rushed for 98 yards. Nick Paz rushed for 128 yards and Zach Golson rushed for 107 yards. Fillmore’s total yards on offense was 497. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
 Congratulations to Fillmore’s J-2’s Raiders football team. The Raiders beat Santa Paula last Saturday 30-14 for the Conference Champs Title. They hold a record of 8-0. They will continue in playoffs this Saturday against Westlake with a home game at 4:00 pm. Pictured above are the J-2 Raiders football players: Vincent Vargas, Ramiro Garcia, Aaron Cronin, Ryan Riberdy, Bakari Cook, Tyler Esquivel, Torey Negrete, Alex Tovar, Adam Jimenez, Deangelo Castro, Brendan Aguilar, Sonny Vigil, Ivan Hurtado, Eddie Cardenas, Michael Castro, Val Pillado, Johnny Chaveste, Steven Chaveste, Sammy Holladay, Nathan Martinez, Ernie Rangel, Joe Gonzalez, and Omar Valdivia. Coaches: Timmy Pillado, David Esquivel, Joseph Aguilar, Vince Vigil, Ram Medina, Cameron Bennett, Matt Chaveste, Val Pillado, and Larry Tovar Jr. (Photo by Harold Cronin) Enlarge Photo |
 Coach Matt Dollar and Principal John WilbEr hold the leather helmet for the camera. Fillmore defeated Santa Paula last Friday night. It has been 2 years since we have had the helmet in Flashes territory. Photo by Carmelita Miranda, KSSP Photographic Studios, Fillmore. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Flashes bring helmt home
 Corey Cole was 18 of 34 for 238 yards passing and two touchdown passes. Cole also had 12 carries for 86 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Football photos courtesy of Crystal Gurrolla. Enlarge Photo  Defense had a grueling job to do against Santa Paula, and they did it. Above Tony Cortez #44, Matt DeLa Cruz # 45, and Derek Luna #58 along with the rest of the defense stayed strong. DeLa Cruz had 9 tackles, Luna had 13 tackles against Santa Paula. Cortez who plays offense as well contributed 5 catches for 83 yards and several first downs. Coach Dollar stated, “This was a great High School football game! One of the best between Fillmore and Santa Paula for years! I am very proud of the team, all of the hard work that they have put in is paying off!” Enlarge Photo  Chris DeLaPaz #25 caught two touchdown’s Friday night including the game winning touchdown in the last 20 seconds of the game. Enlarge Photo  Nick Paz #21 had 20 carries for 90 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Paz also intercepted the ball in the last seconds of the game to clinch the win for Fillmore. Enlarge Photo  Fillmore’s JV beat Santa Paula 34-0. Fillmore lead in the half 7-0. The offensive & defensive line played well domintaing the line of scrimmage. Anthony Perez, Brandon Pina, Tony Sanchez, Lalo Gomez, Jordan Carrillo and Daniel Cruz did well on the offense line. Collin Farrar, Nathan Garnica, and Mario Hernandez ran the ball successfully. Farrar scored 2 touchdowns, as well as Robert Bonilla. Mario Hernandez had one touchdown. Joel Amaro had 4 P.A.T.’s. Pictured above #29 Jeremy Martinez and J. P. Galvez #38. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
On October 11 & 12, twenty-four swim team members swam at Rio Mesa High School in a meet sponsored by Rio Mesa Swim Club. Swimming from Fillmore were Kyle Popp and Remy Richardson. This was Remy’s first swim meet and he received ribbons in two events: 25 yd. breaststroke – 30.85 (7th) and 25 yd. butterfly – 26.76 (6th). Kyle has best times in two of three events: 50 yd. breaststroke – 48.06 (17th); 100 yd. backstroke – 1:55.95 (14th); and 50 yd. freestyle – 40.81 (23rd). On October 31st , forty swim team members swam in the Pumpkin Meet at the Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center, sponsored by Pleasant Valley Swim Team. Eleven swimmers from Fillmore did very well even though the Fillmore Aquatic Center has been closed or too cold for practice for the past three weeks. Participating in their first swim meet were: JJ Dietz (9) – 50 yd. backstroke – 1:09.76 (14th); 50 yd. freestyle – 1:01.25 (11th); 50 yd. butterfly – 1:22.18 (6th); 50 yd. breaststroke – 1:17.01 (8th). Alexis Johnston (8) – 50 yd. freestyle – 53.90 (5th); 20 yd. backstroke – 32.57 (5th); 25 yd. freestyle – 23.62 (7th); 25 yd. breaststroke (4th). Natalie Johnston (10) – 50 yd. backstroke – 1:02.12 (8th); 50 yd. freestyle – 54.78 (11th). Paige McKeown (7) – 25 yd. freestyle –42.16 (8th); 25 yd. butterfly – 46.00 (3rd). Also swimming were: Nick Johnson (13) who had three best times in the 100 back -1:34.89 (8th), 100 free – 1:23.37 (12th), and 100 breast – 149.25 (12th). Lizzie Manzano (11) 50 back – 51.15 (15th); 50 free – 36.35 (9th); 50 fly – 49.03 (13th); 50 breast – 1:03.76. Kyle Popp (11) – 50 back – 49.99 (3rd); 50 free – 37.86 (5th); 50 fly – 50.77 (6th); 50 breast – 46.20 (1st). Kayla Keiman (9) – 50 back – 1:02.56 (9th); 50 free – 48.95 (9th); 50 breast – 1:04.51 (8th). Remy Richardson (8) – 50 free – 54.49 (5th); 25 back – 27.92 (3rd); 25 free – 24.67 (7th); 25 fly – 26.78 (1st); 25 breast – 33.08 (1st). Burke Stewart (9) – 100 IM – 2:10.08 (6th); 50 back – 1:00.76 (11th); 50 free – 47.21 (9th); 50 breast – 1:08.33 (7th). Addison Weeks (7) – 50 free – 47.65 (3rd); 25 back – 29.06 (4th); 25 free – 21.31 (4th); 25 fly – 26.12 (2nd); 25 breast – 34.18 (3rd). Next meet: Buenaventura Swim Team’s 40th Annual David Graham Memorial meet – November 7-8 at Ventura Aquatic Center. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Perce's Kenpo Karate Studio recently held their annual inter-school karate tournament at Fillmore Middle School on October 24. The event was a success for the students as they competed against 12 other Martial Arts schools in Ventura County. The results of the event are as follows: Little Tigers 3-6 yrs. 1st place Andrew Hernandez, Forms divisions White and Yellow Belt 9-13 yrs. 3rd Place Alexander Turcios, 4th place Keara Hatton, participation William Espinoza. Orange and Purple Belt 9-11 yrs. 4th place Israel Brooks. Blue and Green Belt 10-11 yrs. Participation Jesse Villa and Rocio Zamora. White and Yellow Belt 5-8 yrs 2nd place Kyla Hatton, 4th place Liam Hatton. Orange and Purple Belt 6-8 yrs participation Dave Bustos Jr. Blue and Green Belt 5-8 yrs. 4th place Jorge Zamora, participation Blake Boren. Blue and Green Belt 8-9 yrs. 4th place Ricky Cadena. Blue and Green Belt Forms 8-9 yrs. 4th place Faith Bustos, participation Janaey Cadena. Jr Brown Belts 8-9 yrs 3rd place Michael Hess, 4th place Frankie Perez. Jr Green and Brown 12-14 yrs. 4th place Valery Rodriguez, Participation Anthony Murray. Adult White and Orange Belt participation Marco Meza.Jr Brown Belt 8-9 yrs 4th place Tyler Bode, participation Iliana Hernandez. Jr Brown Belt 10-11 yrs participation Heather Hess. Jr Black Belt 13-14 yrs 2nd place Andy Topete. Teen and Adult Brown and Black belts 2nd place Samuel Hernandez, 3rd place Adrian Moreno, 4ht place Maggie Carrillo. Showmanship all ages and belt levels 1st place Andy Topete, 2nd place Jessie Stuthers, participation Anthony Murray, Blake Boren, Tyler Bode.Kumite White Thru Purple 5-6 yrs 1st place Dave Bustos, 2nd place Justice Rodriguez. Kumite Orange thru Blue 5-8 yrs. 4th place Blake Boren. Adult Brown and Black 3rd place Jessie Stuthers. Self Defense 1st place Jessie Stuthers, participation Anthony Murray, Heather Hess and Rocio Zamora. Kumite Green and Brown 8 yrs. participation Faith Bustos. Green thru Jr Black Belt 10-13 yrs 3rd place Valery Rodriguez. Blue thru Brown Belt 9-11 yrs participation Tyler Bode. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Saturday's Drawing: Congratulations to the following: Oasis Tanning Basket - Crystal Rojas, Fillmore $250 Gift Card Winners - Frank Barrera, Frank Tapia, Juan Orozco all of Fillmore and Sharon Brow of Casitas $500 Gift Card Winners - Christine Tello, Chris Sexton, Alma Sandoval, all of Fillmore and Sherri Manlute of Camarillo Thank you to Oasis Tanning for donating the gift basket. Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser. Our fundraising helps keep our registration fees one of the lowest in our league. This money goes towards our field costs with the school district and city, paying officials fees to referee our games, insurance costs, as well as the maintenance and purchasing of player equipment. Thank you again for helping make this fundraiser a great success! |
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By Anonymous — Thursday, October 29th, 2009
 The 2009 F.H.S. Homecoming Court pictured (l-r): Principal John Wilber, Sophomore Princess Jenna Wilber, not pictured Prince Sammy Orozco, Senior Prince Jose Estrella, Princess Cory Carrillo, Joe Magdaleno, Queen Moneh Magdaleno, not pictured KingTate Suttle, Grand Marshal Kirk Richter, Senior Prince Kyle Dezavala, Princess Jazzmin Galvez, Junior Prince Gerardo Avalos, Princess Cristina Garibay, Freshmen Prince Mario Hernandez and Princess Desirae Perez. Football photos courtesy of Crystal Gurrolla. Enlarge Photo  Chris De La Paz had a great receiving game 4 receptions for 65 yards against Malibu. De La Paz scored one touchdown. Enlarge Photo  Dylan Dawson #56 had 14 tackles against Malibu. Derek Luna had 11. The Flashes defense had a total of 8 sacks. Also on Defense Matt De La Cruz and Nick Paz had an interception. Enlarge Photo  Zach Golson fights his way through Malibu’s defense Friday night. Golson dives into the end zone to score a touchdown but unfortunately is was called back due to a holding call. Also on offense Corey Cole rushed for two touchdowns and passed for a 2nd touchdown. Cole was also 8 for 14 for 142 yards. Nick Paz again had a great game, Paz rushed for 135 yards on 16 carries. Fillmore plays this Friday against Santa Paula Cardinals, in Santa Paula. Enlarge Photo  Flashes defense played well against Malibu. Pictured above Emilio Gomez #54, Brandon Barker #74, and Cody Jackson #63. According to Coach Dollar, “This was a tough Malibu team, they ran a completely different offense this year. They tried to spread out our defense, but we put a lot of pressure on their quarterback and made some big plays. A good win for Homecoming.” Enlarge Photo  Robert Bonilla #5 Quarterback for J.V. did a great job against Malibu. Bonilla, Collin Farrar, and Mario Hernandez scored. The offense line played great, Tony Sanchez, Brandon Pina, Anthony Perez, Lalo Gomez, Johnny Wilber and Daniel Cruz blocked well. On defense: Sanchez, Perez, Jeremy Martinez, and J.P Galvez held their own and only allowed 27 points to be scored against them. Final score 42-27. Enlarge Photo |
