Thursday, March 5, 2020

Fillmore Flashes Varsity asserted their will over Golden Valley on their way to any easy 11-1 Victory.

Fillmore Flashes Varsity got things moving in the first inning, when Kayleen Jacinto singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Fillmore Flashes Varsity notched five runs in the second inning. Fillmore Flashes Varsity’s offense in the inning came from a single by Alexis Sanchez, an error on a ball put in play by Janeah Castro, and a double by Zoe Isom.

Natalie Sanchez led things off on the rubber from the Fillmore Flashes Varsity. She surrendered one run on three hits over five innings, striking out six and walking zero.

Amyah Pierre started the game for Golden Valley. She allowed five hits and six runs over two and a third innings, striking out one. Jenasis Guerrero threw two and two-thirds innings out of the bullpen.

Fillmore Flashes Varsity tallied 11 hits in the game. Jacinto and Isom each managed multiple hits for Fillmore Flashes Varsity. Isom and Jacinto all had two hits to lead Fillmore Flashes Varsity. Fillmore Flashes Varsity didn’t commit a single error in the field. Isom had the most chances in the field with eight.

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California United FC 2008 Girls Bronze Team. Back row (l-r): AC John Cabral, HC David Vaca, AC Aciano Mendez. Front Row L-R: Jazleen Vaca, Joelle Rodriguez, Fiona Cabral, Nevaeh Nappi, Sara Diaz, Valerie Rubio, Delila Ramirez, Lizbeth Mendez, Kimberly Bibiano, Alondra Leon, Jiselle Posadas, Nathalia Orosco, Danna Castillo, and Stephanie Pacheco. Photos Courtesy Susan Torres and Maria Alvarez.
at www.fillmoregazette.com.
California United FC 2008 Girls Bronze Team. Back row (l-r): AC John Cabral, HC David Vaca, AC Aciano Mendez. Front Row L-R: Jazleen Vaca, Joelle Rodriguez, Fiona Cabral, Nevaeh Nappi, Sara Diaz, Valerie Rubio, Delila Ramirez, Lizbeth Mendez, Kimberly Bibiano, Alondra Leon, Jiselle Posadas, Nathalia Orosco, Danna Castillo, and Stephanie Pacheco. Photos Courtesy Susan Torres and Maria Alvarez. at www.fillmoregazette.com.
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Congratulations to the 2008 Girls Bronze Team and coaches for winning VC Fusion Spring Cup 2020 this past weekend March 7th & 8th in Ventura. Overall Tournament Record: 4-0-0, 13 Goals scored in 4 games and only two goals scored on in 4 games. Game results below:

Game # 1 Fusion Spring Cup:
2008 Girls Bronze California United 3-0 VC Riptides
Goals: Jazleen Vaca, Alondra Leon, and Lizbeth Mendez
Assist: Lizbeth Mendez, Sara Diaz, Valerie Rubio
Shutout: Delila Ramirez

Game #2 Fusion Spring Cup:
2008 Girls Bronze California United 7-0 Camarillo Rebels
Goals: Jazleen Vaca 1, Alondra Leon 2, Lizbeth Mendez 2 and Valerie Rubio 2
Assist: Sara Diaz 2, Valerie Rubio 2 Alondra Leon 1
Shutout: Delila Ramirez

Game #3 Fusion Spring Cup:
2008 Girls Bronze California United 1-0 Legends
Lizbeth Mendez
Assist: Valerie Rubio
Shutout: Delila Ramirez

Final Game Fusion Spring Cup:
2008 Girls Bronze California United 3-2 VC Riptides
Valerie Rubio 1, Sara Diaz 1, Lizbeth Mendez 1
Assist: Valerie Rubio 2
Overall Tournament Record: 4-0-0

 


 
Congratulations to the California United FC 2006 Silver Girls team, which will be competing in State Cup top 16 in Temecula this Saturday, March 7th, 2020. Let’s wish them good luck! Photo courtesy Nancy Vaca.
Congratulations to the California United FC 2006 Silver Girls team, which will be competing in State Cup top 16 in Temecula this Saturday, March 7th, 2020. Let’s wish them good luck! Photo courtesy Nancy Vaca.
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Below are the game results of this past weekend February 29th, March 1st and details for their upcoming game on March 7th for the 2020 State Cup in Temecula:

Game #1
2006 Silver Girls
California United 2-0 Freedom Futbol
Goals: Athena Sanchez and Jadon Rodriguez
Shutout: Gabriela Martinez

Game #2
California United 1-0 FC Slammers
Goal: Athena Sanchez
Assist: Jadon Rodriguez
Shutout: Gabriela Martinez and Jazmin Soto

March 7th Game
Opponent: VC Fusion
Time: 11:40am
Location: Temecula
Field #:12

 
Pictured above are the Flashes during their game against Brethren Christian on Friday, February 14th. The Flashes defeated Brethren Christian which advanced them to the CIF Quarter Finals. Photo courtesy Fillmore High School Instagram.
Pictured above are the Flashes during their game against Brethren Christian on Friday, February 14th. The Flashes defeated Brethren Christian which advanced them to the CIF Quarter Finals. Photo courtesy Fillmore High School Instagram.
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On Friday, February 14th the Fillmore Flashes hosted the second round of the Division 5A CIF Playoff’s against Brethren Christian. The Flashes defeated Brethren Christian with a final score Fillmore 46, Brethren Christian 43.

Leading for Fillmore vs. Brethren Christian: Davis Flores, 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, 6 steals, Chris Cisneros, 12 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, Ryan Gonzales, 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals, Jack Morris, 4 points, 8 assists, 2 steals.

This advanced the Flashes into the Division 5A Quarter Finals which took place Tuesday, February 18th 7pm against #15th ranked Sierra Vista High School in Baldwin Park. The Flashes played hard but unfortunately fell short to Sierra Vista with a final score Sierra Vista 70, Fillmore 30. The Flashes ended their season at 12-12.

Leading for Fillmore vs. Sierra Vista: Ryan Gonzales , 6 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists , 6 steal, Davis Flores , 8 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists , 1 steal, Andres Maldonado , 6 points , 5 rebounds , 1 block, Chris Cisneros , 5 points, 6 rebounds , 1 block , 2 steals, Jack Morris , 5 points , 5 rebounds , 4 assists.

Congratulations to the Fillmore High Boys Basketball team on making it to the CIF Quarter Finals.

 
The Fillmore High Girls Basketball Team lost Saturday night in CIF playoff with a final score 52-31. Congratulations to the girl’s basketball team for a great season! Go Flashes!! Courtesy Mark Ortega Facebook page.
The Fillmore High Girls Basketball Team lost Saturday night in CIF playoff with a final score 52-31. Congratulations to the girl’s basketball team for a great season! Go Flashes!! Courtesy Mark Ortega Facebook page.
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Monday, February 3rd the Fillmore Flashes Boys soccer team hosted Senior Night to say farewell and good luck to the Class of 2020. Pictured above and below are this year’s Seniors along with their families before their game against Carpinteria. The Flashes beat Carpinteria 2 – 1. Photos courtesy Coach Javier Alcaraz.
Monday, February 3rd the Fillmore Flashes Boys soccer team hosted Senior Night to say farewell and good luck to the Class of 2020. Pictured above and below are this year’s Seniors along with their families before their game against Carpinteria. The Flashes beat Carpinteria 2 – 1. Photos courtesy Coach Javier Alcaraz.
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Monday, February 3rd the Flashes played Carpinteria as well as recognized this year’s Seniors in specific order are a list of Seniors: #4 Carlos Vargas, #7 Jose Pepe Villegas, #8 Jose Meno Gallegos, #9 Jesus Ricky Calderon, #10 Yobany Figueroa, #13 Eric Torres, #19 Octavio Rodriguez, #21 Luis Aguilar. Game scores are as follows:
Varsity - Fillmore 2-1 Carpinteria
Goals: Jose Meno Gallegos 1, Adolfo Garza 1
Assist: Carlos Vargas 1
League Record: 4-2-3
Overall Record: 8-6-5
JV - Fillmore 1-1 Carpinteria
Goal: Diego Alcaraz 1
Frosh - Fillmore 3-1 Carpinteria
Wednesday 5 the played in a league match against Malibu scores are as follows:
Varsity: Fillmore 2-1 Malibu
Goals: Adrian Quezada 1 & Carlos Vargas 1
Assist: Luis Aguilar 1
League Record: 5-2-3
Overall Record: 9-6-5
JV: Fillmore 1-1 Malibu
Goals: Juan Rodriguez 1

 
Pictured above is the 2008 Girls Bronze team which will also compete this coming weekend in the second round for the State Cup in Oceanside. Photos courtesy Maria Alvarez and Pasquale Nappi.
Pictured above is the 2008 Girls Bronze team which will also compete this coming weekend in the second round for the State Cup in Oceanside. Photos courtesy Maria Alvarez and Pasquale Nappi.
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Submitted by Nancy Vaca
Below are the game results from January 25th and 26th games:
2008 Silver Boys
Game 1 - California United 1 - 0 Matrix FC
Goals: Christian Ramirez (Penalty Kick).
Shutout: Diego Nungaray and Julian Medina.

Game 2 - California United 2 - 1 AYSO United Downey
Goals: Jesus Canchola 1 and Juan Medina 1.

Game 3 - California United 7 - 0 Intra FC
Goals: Julian Medina 1, Hector Hernandez 1, Jayden Guzman 1, Christian Solis 3 (hat trick), and
Christian Ramirez 1.
Assist: Julio Ballesteros 1, Jaycob Guzman 1, Nathaniel Negrete 1 and Jesus Canchola.
Shutout: Diego Nungaray.
Overall record 3 - 0

2008 Girls (Black) Silver
Game 1 - DMCV Sharks 0 - 4 California United Black
Goals: Olivia Weinerth 3 and Stephanie Mora 1.
Assist: Kaya Haddox 2 and Sydney Nunnery 1.
Shutout: Sydney Nunnery

Game 2 - California United Black 2 - 2 AVFC
Goals: Olivia Weinerth and Serena Montiel (Penalty Kick).

Game 3 - LAGSD 1 - 2 California United Black
Goals: Olivia Weinerth 1 and Carla Salcedo 1.
Overall record: 2 – 0 - 1

2008 Girls Bronze
Game 1 – S. Valley SC 0 - 4 California United
Goals: Valerie Rubio 2 and Lizbeth Mendez 2.
Assists: Alondra Leon 1, Valerie Rubio 1 and Lizbeth Mendez 1.
Shutout: Delila Ramirez

Game 2 - Matrix 1 - 3 California United
Goals: Valerie Rubio 2 and Sara Diaz 1.
Assists: Lizbeth Mendez 1.

Game 3 - Cal Elite 1 - 4 California United
Goals: Lizbeth Mendez 1, Alondra Leon 1 and Sara Diaz 2.
Assists: Jazleen Vaca 2 and Lizbeth Mendez 1.
Record 3-0-0

 
Saturday, January 25th at 1pm at Ventura College, four Flashes played in the 47th Annual Ventura County All-Star Football game. Representing Fillmore High was Jared Schieferle, Connel Ferguson, Bryce Nunez and Ryan Gonzalez. Jared Schieferle threw two touchdown passes. Good job Fillmore boys!! Pictured is a photo of the teams getting to start the play in Saturday’s All-star game. Courtesy Fillmore High School website.
Saturday, January 25th at 1pm at Ventura College, four Flashes played in the 47th Annual Ventura County All-Star Football game. Representing Fillmore High was Jared Schieferle, Connel Ferguson, Bryce Nunez and Ryan Gonzalez. Jared Schieferle threw two touchdown passes. Good job Fillmore boys!! Pictured is a photo of the teams getting to start the play in Saturday’s All-star game. Courtesy Fillmore High School website.
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Submitted by Coach Javier Alcaraz

Monday, February 3rd the Flashes played Carpinteria in a league match scores are as follows:
Varsity - Fillmore 2-1 Carpinteria
Goals: Jose Meno Gallegos 1, Adolfo Garza 1
Assist: Carlos Vargas 1
League Record: 4-2-3
Overall Record: 8-6-5
JV - Fillmore 1-1 Carpinteria
Goal: Diego Alcaraz 1
Frosh - Fillmore 3-1 Carpinteria

Wednesday, January 29 Fillmore Boys soccer played Hueneme scores as follows:
Varsity - Fillmore 2-4 Hueneme
Goals: Adolfo Garza 1 and Yobany Figueroa 1.
Record: 3-1-3
JV - Fillmore 1-0 Hueneme
Goal: Fernando Pastrana

On Friday, January 31st the Flashed played Santa Paula in a league match scores are as follows:
Varsity - Fillmore 1-3 Santa Paula
Goal: Eric Torres 1
League Record: 3-2-3
Overall Record: 7-6-5
JV - Fillmore 1-2 Santa Paula
Goals: Julio Negrete 1(Penalty Kick)
Frosh - Fillmore 0-5 Santa Paula 0

 
Congratulations Fillmore Raiders 8U (above) and 11U (below) Cheer teams on taking first place in the Jamz Nationals Showcheer Competition, which was held at the New Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photos Courtesy Coach Brianna Acosta.
Congratulations Fillmore Raiders 8U (above) and 11U (below) Cheer teams on taking first place in the Jamz Nationals Showcheer Competition, which was held at the New Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photos Courtesy Coach Brianna Acosta.
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Fillmore High’s pre-season swim team practice was underway last week at the community pool. Watch for team schedules, events/fundraisers and meets in The Fillmore Gazette. Photo courtesy Coach Cindy Blatt.
Fillmore High’s pre-season swim team practice was underway last week at the community pool. Watch for team schedules, events/fundraisers and meets in The Fillmore Gazette. Photo courtesy Coach Cindy Blatt.
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Pictured is the FHS Boys Soccer team during their game against Camarillo High School. The Flashes beat Camarillo 2-1. Courtesy FHS Instagram page.
Pictured is the FHS Boys Soccer team during their game against Camarillo High School. The Flashes beat Camarillo 2-1. Courtesy FHS Instagram page.
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Submitted by Coach Javier Alcaraz

Friday, December 13th Fillmore Boys soccer played Camarillo scores are as follows:
Varsity: Fillmore 2-1 Camarillo
Goals: Eric Torres 1 & Yobany Figueroa 1
Assist: Carlos Vargas 1 & Octavio Rodriguez 1
Overall Record: 1-2-2

JV: Fillmore 1-0 Camarillo
Goal: Adrian Perez 1
Assist: Diego Alcaraz

Frosh: Fillmore 0-4 Camarillo

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Wednesday, December 11th Fillmore played Buena scores are as follows:
Varsity: Fillmore 1-1 Buena
Goal: Yobany Figueroa 1
Overall Record 0-2-2

JV: Fillmore 1-3 Buena
Goal: Cesar Magana 1

 
Tuesday, December 10th the Flashes Girls Water Polo team took a 14-13 victory over Channel Islands High School.
Tuesday, December 10th the Flashes Girls Water Polo team took a 14-13 victory over Channel Islands High School.
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Pictured is the California United FC Silver 2008 Girls-Black team: (l-r) Coaches Jesse Bautista, Miguel Zamora Jr., Ram Kanji: top row (l-r) Valeria Bazaldua, Heidi Zamora, Carla Salcedo, Lizbeth Mendez, Stephanie Mora, Nicole Lopez, Jazleen Vaca, Sydney Nunnery: bottom row (l-r) Serena Montiel, Mia Rodriguez, Olivia Weinerth, Natalia Bautista, Briana Fernandez, Kaya Haddox, Prisha Kanji. Not pictured Umi Agraz. Photo courtesy Nancy Vaca.
Pictured is the California United FC Silver 2008 Girls-Black team: (l-r) Coaches Jesse Bautista, Miguel Zamora Jr., Ram Kanji: top row (l-r) Valeria Bazaldua, Heidi Zamora, Carla Salcedo, Lizbeth Mendez, Stephanie Mora, Nicole Lopez, Jazleen Vaca, Sydney Nunnery: bottom row (l-r) Serena Montiel, Mia Rodriguez, Olivia Weinerth, Natalia Bautista, Briana Fernandez, Kaya Haddox, Prisha Kanji. Not pictured Umi Agraz. Photo courtesy Nancy Vaca.
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The California United FC Silver 2008 Girls Black Team competed in the Ventura Fusion Winter Cup this past weekend December 14th and 15th. They lost in penalty kicks finishing as Finalist. Below are the weekend game results.

Game 1: California United FC Silver 2008 Girls-Black 1-1 Santa Monica United FC
Goals: Serena Montiel (penalty kicks)

Game 2: California United FC Silver 2008 Girls-Black 2-0 AVFC Legends
Goals: Stephanie Mora and Olivia Weinerth
Assists: Carla Salcedo and Olivia Weinerth.

Game 3: California United FC Silver 2008 Girls-Black 4-0 Ayso United
Goals: Stephanie Mora 2, Olivia Weinerth 1, and Lizbeth Mendez 1
Assists: Nicole Lopez, Carla Salcedo, Serena Montiel, and Olivia Weinerth

Championship Game: California United FC Silver 2008 Girls-Black 3-3 Aztecs
Goals: Stephanie Mora 1, Carla Salcedo 2 (1 penalty kick), Sydney Nunnery 1, and Olivia Weinerth 1(penalty kick)
Assists: Olivia Weinerth 2
California United 2 penalty kicks - Aztecs 3 penalty kicks
Overall Tournament Record: 2-0-2

 
Congratulations to the FHS Varsity Basketball team for winning their division of the Vaughn Tournament. Come see the Flashes in action next week at the annual FHS Basketball Tournament. Courtesy Fillmore High School Instagram Page.
Congratulations to the FHS Varsity Basketball team for winning their division of the Vaughn Tournament. Come see the Flashes in action next week at the annual FHS Basketball Tournament. Courtesy Fillmore High School Instagram Page.
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Photos courtesy Nancy Vaca.
Photos courtesy Nancy Vaca.
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Submitted by Nancy Vaca

Below are the game scores from this last weekend’s Coast Soccer League games from this past weekend:

Coast Soccer League
2008 Bronze Rho Champions!
California United FC 2008 Boys
Overall Record: 13-0-1

Coast Soccer League
2003 Bronze Alpha Champions!
California United FC 2003 Boys
Overall Record: 11-1-0

Coast Soccer League
2008 Girls Bronze Beta Champions!
California United FC 2008 Girls Black
Overall Record: 11-1-2

CSL Game Scores
Saturday November 23 and Sunday November 24

2011 Girls Bronze North
CU 0-9 Juggle the World Ole Black
Overall Record: 1-11-2

2010 Boys Bronze Alpha
CU 0-4 Ventura FC Borussia Dortm
Overall Record: 2-10-2

2008 Girls Black Bronze Beta
CU Black 5-1 CU
Goals: Olivia Weinerth 3 (hat trick), Heidi Zamora 1, and Stephanie Mora 1
Assist: Natalia Bautista 1, Carla Salcedo 1, and Stephanie Mora 1
Overall Record: 11-1-2

2008 Girls Bronze Beta
CU 1-5 CU Black
Goal: Neveah Nappi
Overall Record: 6-3-5

2008 Boys Bronze Rho
CU 4-0 Simi Valley Premier White
Goals: Jesus Canchola 2, Christian Solis 1, and Julio Ballesteros 1
Shutout: Julian Medina and Diego Nungaray
Overall Record: 13-0-1

2006 Girls Silver North
CU 1-2 United – SC G06 Blue
Goal: Athena Sanchez
Overall Record: 7-5-0

Pacific Coast League
CU 1- 7 Oxnard Revolution
Goal: Annalise Castorena
Overall Record: 3-5-1

 
This past Saturday, November 23rd, the Fillmore Raiders hosted the East vs. West Youth Football games. The Fillmore High School football stadium was filled with kids from all over the county who came out to compete. The Fillmore Raiders had coaches and players participate in all six games which were held this year. Pictured above are some Mighty Mites players who represented for the Fillmore Raiders in the East vs. West game this past weekend. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
This past Saturday, November 23rd, the Fillmore Raiders hosted the East vs. West Youth Football games. The Fillmore High School football stadium was filled with kids from all over the county who came out to compete. The Fillmore Raiders had coaches and players participate in all six games which were held this year. Pictured above are some Mighty Mites players who represented for the Fillmore Raiders in the East vs. West game this past weekend. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
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Pictured is a California United 2010 Boys Bronze Alpha player as he takes the ball from his opponent in this past weekend’s game. Photos Courtesy Erika Arana.
Pictured is a California United 2010 Boys Bronze Alpha player as he takes the ball from his opponent in this past weekend’s game. Photos Courtesy Erika Arana.
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Submitted By Nancy Vaca

2010 Boys Bronze Alpha
Action Pictures
Photo Credit: Erika Arana

California United Game Scores
Submitted By Nancy Vaca
Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17
#californiaunitedfc

2011 Girls Bronze North
California United 0-6 La Surf SO G11
Overall Record: 1-10-12

2010 Boys Bronze Alpha
California United 2-6 La Galaxy Blue
Goals: Abel Arana
Assist: Jack Kress and Jose Magana
Overall Record: 2-9-2

2008 Girls Black Bronze Beta
California United 1-0 Ventura White
Goal: Olivia Weinerth
Assist: Kaya Haddox
Shutout: Sydney
Overall Record 10-1-2

2008 Girls Bronze Beta
Saturday November 16
California United 2-2 California Warriors
Goals: Lizbeth Mendez, and Naveah Nappi
Assist: Valerie Rubio and Jazleen Vaca

Sunday, November 17
California United 4-2 Santa Paula Xtreme
Goals: Valerie Rubio 2, Sara Diaz 1, and Jazleen Vaca 1
Assist: Sara Diaz 1, and Jazleen Vaca 1
Overall Record: 6-2-5

2008 Boys Bronze Rho
California United 3-0 Moorpark Express
Goals: Juan Medina 1, and Christian Solis 2
Assist: Hector Hernandez 2\
Shutout: Julian Medina, and Diego Nungaray
Overall Record: 12-0-1

2006 Girls Silver North
California United 2-1 Simi Valley Herrera
Goals: Lexi Pina 1, and Athena Sanchez 1
Assist: Mya Bautista
Overall Record: 7-4-0

2001 Girls Silver Elite
California United 5-3 Boca Jrs
Goals: Emily Briceno 1, Nicole Gonzalez 1, Sasha Franco 2, and Adriana Salas 1
Overall Record: 7-4-3

Oxnard County Soccer League
2012 Boys
California United 0-10 U de G
Overall Record: 0-10

 
(Above) Fillmore’s #7 Dylan Sierra as he dives into the end zone scoring a touchdown for the Flashes in their playoff game against South Pasadena. The Flashes won in the first round of the CIF playoffs against South Pasadena with a score of 47-27. Senior Quarterback Jared Schieferle led the way on offense with 3 touchdown passes, two of them to junior wide receiver Dylan Sierra. Seniors Ryan Gonzalez and Bryce Nunez also added touchdowns. On defense, the Flashes were led by junior defensive linemen Nick Jimenez who had 4 sacks and a total of 7 tackles. Nick did it all for the Flashes, as he also had a 13 yard rushing touchdown. Seniors Paget Ekelund and Tyler Coart also had strong defensive performances for Fillmore. Next week the Flashes are away at Yorba Linda HS versus Esperanza High School in round 2 of the playoffs. Game will kickoff at 7pm. Submitted by Coach Sean Miller. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
(Above) Fillmore’s #7 Dylan Sierra as he dives into the end zone scoring a touchdown for the Flashes in their playoff game against South Pasadena. The Flashes won in the first round of the CIF playoffs against South Pasadena with a score of 47-27. Senior Quarterback Jared Schieferle led the way on offense with 3 touchdown passes, two of them to junior wide receiver Dylan Sierra. Seniors Ryan Gonzalez and Bryce Nunez also added touchdowns. On defense, the Flashes were led by junior defensive linemen Nick Jimenez who had 4 sacks and a total of 7 tackles. Nick did it all for the Flashes, as he also had a 13 yard rushing touchdown. Seniors Paget Ekelund and Tyler Coart also had strong defensive performances for Fillmore. Next week the Flashes are away at Yorba Linda HS versus Esperanza High School in round 2 of the playoffs. Game will kickoff at 7pm. Submitted by Coach Sean Miller. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
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Pictured out in front is Fillmore’s Michael Camilo Torres who finished in first with a time of 16:04.77 at Thursday’s race at Elkins Golf Course in Fillmore. Michael was also named Citrus Coast Most Valuable Runner. Photo courtesy Kim Tafoya.
Pictured out in front is Fillmore’s Michael Camilo Torres who finished in first with a time of 16:04.77 at Thursday’s race at Elkins Golf Course in Fillmore. Michael was also named Citrus Coast Most Valuable Runner. Photo courtesy Kim Tafoya.

On Thursday, Fillmore’s four Cross Country teams competed on their home course, on the beautifully manicured greens of Elkins Golf Course. This was the third and final meet to determine the Citrus Coast League Champions (individual and team), and the Varsity teams that will move on to CIF postseason season competition. The teams competing over the mostly grass course with two major climbs were Fillmore, Nordhoff, Carpinteria, Santa Paula, Hueneme, and Malibu.

The Junior Varsity boys started the day off as they have many times this year by running to the front right off the line. They took full control of the race before the two mile mark, led by Jesse De La Cruz from start to finish as he won in a time of 16:56.02 and thereby securing the title of Junior Varsity League Champion. His teammates followed capturing 8 of next 9 places. Juan Carlos Lomeli was second in 17:18.39. Followed by Matt Munoz 3rd in 18:07.13, Dave Bustos 4th in 18:20.22, James Flores 5th in 18:31.43, Andres Gonzalez 6th in 18:45.11, Luis Castaneda Navarro 8th in 19:09.30, Nathen Hurtado 9th in 19:09.34, Daniel Martinez 13th in 19:47.02, Bryan Sanchez 17th in 20:09.09, Brandon Gonzalez 20th in 20:26:02, Eneyin Ortega 27th in 20:43.39, Theodore Ebell 35th in 21:36.25, David Reyes 38th in 21:46.48, Nicholas Hurtado 41st in 21:54.72, Luke Hernandez 58th in 23:16.83, Izaac Mercado 61st in 23:27.15 and Anthony Estrella 62nd in 23:39.32. The top 8 Fillmore athletes in this race were medal winners.

They were followed by the Varsity Girls who were led by Senior Vanessa Avila who ran a tough race and finished in second place, posting a time of 20:08.13. She was followed by Nicole Gonzalez in 8th place in a time of 21:22.53, Alianna Tapia 14th in 22:30.94, Angelica Herrera 16th in 22:40.37, Lorena Rangel Perez 22nd in 23:09.57, and Syenna Ponce 28th in 23:33.87. Vanessa and Nicole were individual medal winners.

The Boys Varsity team dominated their race placing all 7 of their runners in the top 11 finishers. They were led by Camilo Michael Torres. Camilo ran his trademark race, running close to the leaders before making his signature move just beyond the two mile mark and never relinquishIng the top spot again. Camilo’s first place finish in 16:04.77 was the fastest time posted on this course for any Fillmore athlete since we began to run at Elkins Golf Course. Camilo, League Champion, was closely followed by his teammates who as a team, posted an excellent team gap of 32.93 seconds. Fabian Del Villar was 3rd in 16:19.12, Davis Flores 4th in 16:25.51, Erick Gutierrez 6th in 16:30.45, Rey Laureano 7th in 16:37.70, Jesus Martinez 10th in 16:47.43, and Alex Manzo 11th in 17:15.23. Six of Fillmore’s seven runners were awarded individual medals.

The Junior Varsity Girls brought this excellent day for the Flashes to a close with another team victory. They were led by Natalie Cobian who ran perhaps her best race of the season to finish in second place in a time of 23:49.33. She was followed by Giselle Perez 3rd in 24:01.82, Eva Vieyra 4th in 24:02.42, Anahi Pascual 5th in 24:23.58, Isabella De La Cruz 10th in 24:59.64, Emely Garcia 16th in 25:34.90, Liliana Montejano 18th in 25:40.44, Daisy Guerrero 19th in 25:53.46, Isabel De La Cruz 28th in 28:02.71, Emma Ortiz 29th in 28:04.65, and Citlalli Trujillo Valencia 39th in 31:51.74. The top 5 Fillmore athletes were individual medals in this race.

The Fillmore girls and boys Varsity team will next compete in Riverside at the CIF Southern Section Division 4 Prelims, with the goal of qualifying for CIF Finals on November 23rd.