On Monday, February 16th the Lady Flashes Basketball team held an awards banquet for the highly successful 2008-2009 girls basketball teams. Numerous awards were given out by Coach Harry Burns. Captain and Co-MVP, Rebecca Herrera, was awarded All-County and All Tri-Valley League Honors along with Captain and Co-MVP trophy. Aimee Orozco also received the Captain and Co-MVP along with 1st Team All Tri-Valley League. Jillian Wilber received the “Most Inspirational” trophy and 2nd Team All Tri-Valley League Honors. Kyla Hernandez garnered the “Most Versatile Player” trophy and 2nd Team All Tri-Valley League. Junior starter, Jazzmin Galvez, received the “Most Improved” trophy and Honorable Mention All Tri-Valley League Honors. All five starters also received the All-County Academic plaques. They were the only starting five in the county to receive this high academic honor. In order to qualify for the County All- Academic Award, each player had to be a starter and have a 3.5 GPA or higher as well. The Lady Flashes starting five all had a 4.0 GPA or better.
Coach Burns also awarded some of his bench players with plaques. Victoria Ayala received the “Sixth Lady Flash Award” for being the first substitute off the bench to enter the game. Nadia Lomeli picked up the “Most Potential Award” for her excellent play in the second half of the season. Yesenia Avila received the “Most Dedicated Award” for the extra time she put in improving her shooting skills after practice was over. Amparo Magana received the “Coaches Award” for never quitting in the conditioning phases of practice despite the fact that she has asthma. All of the eleven players received the Athletic ‘F’ Certificate for their Varsity Letter. Team manager, Christina Bahena, who is doing a video documentary for 2008-2009 season received a personal gift from Coach Burns as did Jaymee Harter for her scorekeeping duties and Taylor Atkins for the statistical input for the CIF Maxprep and for her reporting to the Fillmore Gazette. Last but not least, on behalf of Fillmore Girls Basketball, Mr. and Mrs. Herrera were awarded a signed game ball and a large team picture for their outstanding fundraising efforts.
Dr. Mike Bush, Assistant Superintendent, was awarded a BBQ trophy for his outstanding commitment to the Lady Flashes, for his excellent cooking at the awards banquet, and the unity BBQ before the season began. Also, Dr. Bush was thanked for expediting the upgrading of the Lady Flashes Basketball locker room. Mr. Mark Kandel was awarded a Microphone trophy for being “Voice of the Lady Flashes” for the 08-09 season. The high school administration and the Lady Flashes would like to thank Mr. Rigo Landeros for supplying the tri-tip and chicken from Gelson’s Market, “Chuy” of El Pescador for supplying the salad and beans, and Mr. Ray Tafoya who has supplied many of the trophies for the girls tournament and the awards banquet. He has truly been a stanch and unwavering supporter of Fillmore Girls Basketball. Both of the basketball themed cakes were made by Theresa Martinez.
Coach Kim Tafoya also gave out awards for the JV Girls Basketball team. The “Most Improved” trophy went to Riley Wright, Taylor Dezavala was awarded the “Great Defensive Player” award, and the “Coaches Award” went to Jaynessa Lopez for her all-around hustle and play on the court.