On Saturday, March 28 the Fillmore Rays Jr’s League team beat Saticoy in a thrilling 5-2 win. Tyler Forsburg started on the mound giving up only 1 hit and 1 run. Carson McLain then took the mound giving up two hits and 1 run. Going into the 7th inning we thought Saticoy had us, the score was 2-1 in Saticoy’s favor but the boys didn’t give up. McLain started the inning with a single, Sabino Ramos then got a 2 run RBI. Cameron Riley hit a bomb over the center fi elder’s head to score two more runs. All we needed now was three outs, and we did it 3 up and 3 down. CONGRATULATIONS RAY’S!!!!!

The 2009 Track and Field Season began with a lot of excitement. These athletes take part in a historical event of becoming the first track team on our new facility. Our numbers soured this year with ninety eight athletes almost rounding out the 100 mark. On staff we have Assistant Coaches Matt Suttle, Curtis Garner, Clark Johnson and Brian Ball. The head coach this year is Kimberly Tafoya. Of our 98 athletes, only about one third are from the junior and senior classes, the remaining two thirds are comprised of underclassmen. A very young team shows promise for the track program’s future. Some highlights to the beginning of the season include a victorious overall win against Santa Paula High School. The JV Girls, Varsity Girls and Frosh-Soph Boys were victorious against the Cardinals. For the Varsity Boys it came down to the last race, where sadly we were upset in end. Our first Tri-Valley League meet against Carpinteria came to a victorious end as well as the team came together to out score the Warriors. Our next home meet is the Citrus Valley Relays on April 4th, 2009. We will have a small meet with a couple of school just to break in the new facility. CONTINUED »

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On Wednesday, 3/25, Flashes varsity softball team beat Santa Barbara 21-2. Kellsie McLain started on the mound giving up only 2 hits, no runs, with 5 strike outs. Erica Rodriquez finished on the mound giving up only 3 hits, 2 runs, with 3 strike outs. The entire lineup contributed with hits and everyone scored at some point. Heidi Hinklin had 3 RBI'S, McLain 1, Rodriguez 4, Nadia Lomeli 1, Samone Vega 4, Torey Perz 1, Becca Vassaur 1 and Amanda Hernandez 2. It was a great come back from our previous loss. On Tuesday, 3/31 we faced one of our league rivals Santa Clara, defeating them 4-0. Brianna Martinez was on the mound pitching a shut out and giving up only 6 hits. Our defense was strong with just 1 error recorded. Hinklin was our top offensive player going 3 for 4, Lomeli was 2 for 2, Jazmin Alvaray had 2 RBI'S, Rodriguez 1, and Perez 1.

On Saturday, March 28 the Fillmore Rays Jr's League team beat Saticoy in a thrilling 5-2 win. Tyler Forsburg started on the mound giving up only 1 hit and 1 run. Carson McLain then took the mound giving up two hits and 1 run. Going into the 7th inning we thought Saticoy had us, the score was 2-1 in Saticoy's favor but the boys didn't give up. McLain started the inning with a single, Sabino Ramos then got a 2 run RBI. Cameron Riley hit a bomb over the center fielder's head to score two more runs. All we needed now was three outs, and we did it 3 up and 3 down. CONGRATULATIONS RAY'S!!!!!

Flashes Varsity Softball played Channel Islands on Wednesday, 3/18 and mercied them 18-1!! Kellsie McLain took the mound that day and had 6 strike outs and gave up only 2 hits. Our bats were again unstoppable. Heidi Hinklin, Erica Rodriquez and Jazmin Alvary all hit Home Runs. Rodriquez and McLain were the top hitters for the day, Rodriguez going 4 for 5 and Mclain 3 for 4. Nadia Lomeli, Samone Vega, Amanda Alamillo and Rebecca Vassaur all had hits as well. On Tuesday, 3/24 the girls lost a hard faught battle to one of Ventura County’s great teams, Oak Park 11-2. We had 3 solid hits one of them being a fantastic home run by Lomeli. McLain hit a double and Rodriquez hit a single. Alamillo contributed with an RBI. The girls plan on bouncing back from this loss and working hard.

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.

In their league opener the girls beat their arch rivals the Santa Paula Cardinals 12 - 0. With a solid defense behind her, Brianna Martinez pitched a shut out game giving up only 4 hits. Brianna had 2 strike outs while the defense made numerous plays. Not only was our defense on fire, the girls' bats couldn't be stopped. There was a total of 10 hits with Jazmine Alvary and Amanda Alamillo hitting in the park home runs. Kellsie McLain went 2 for 2, Jazmin Alvary went 3 for 4, Erica Rodriquez and Amanda Alamillo went 2 for 4, Heidi Hinklin, Nadia Lomeli, Samone Vega, Kelsey MacDonald And Brianna Martinez all contributed with hits as well.

Fillmore Girls Softball and Boys T-Ball had a great opening day last Saturday at Shiells Park in Fillmore. Scout troop 60933, from Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast, led the flag salute. Past league president’s;Liz Hinklin , Lynn Cole, Jeff Warren , and Heather Swetman , each threw a first pitch to catchers; Victoria Villegas , Sonya Gonzales, Lydiana Duran, and Paula Laureano . The traditional raffle ticket fundraiser awarded $800 in gift cards to lucky league supporters. Top sellers of tickets were- 1st place - Collin Coert 310 tickets, Evelinda Perez 212 tickets, and Madyson Bishop 170 tickets. The players proudly paraded with colorful team banners and wore their new uniforms and caps/visors smbroidered with the 2009 business team supporters : John Holladay /ReMax, Super Seal & Stripe , 7-Eleven Fillmore , Moon Valley Nursery, Harbor Freight Tools, Yanni's Best Burgers, Paladin Principle, State Farm Insurance, Vallarta Restaurant, RK Mechanical ,Rancho Keleje Alpacas, Heritage Valley Air Co., Beylik Farms , Alta Quality Farm Service Inc., Dr. Zimmerman, and Dr. Christine Johnston from Fillmore Family Medical Group, Prism Maritime, A & A Paving, California Mechanical, Knights of Columbus ,and Team Gear Up . The day proved to be fun and games for all ! For a schedule of games go to www.fillmoregirlssoftball.com.

Johnny Vaca

Congratulations Coach! It was fun being coached by you. You really know how to push us to be a better player. Vivi #12(Pheobe)

Coach Johnny, Thanks for coaching us these past to years! You’re a great coach & I appreciate you staying & not giving up on us! Thanks for pushing us to our limit! You helped us improve & thanks Liz (Fishie)

Congratulation Johnny, Well 1st of all I just want to say thanks for sticking by our sides even though we lost all our games. lol. Well thanks for everything and pushing us till the end. Thanks for being a great coach. Love always Steph #9

Hey coach! Congrats on your title.. It was fun having you as a coach. Thanks for not giving up on us and for pushing us to become great players. Oh and thanks for getting me my own trainer! Love Mayra

What’s up coach! Congrats on having the title of best coach of the year!! U get that cause of you not giving up on us & not giving up on me! Thanks. You believed on us & were there till the end! Hope 2 c u soon!!!G (patty)

Thanks for every thing dad!!! You stood there with us no matter how embarrassing it was!! We love you!! & I love you!! Love Princess (Pebbles- Prince)

The Lady Flashes lost to powerful Pacific Hills in a closely hard fought game of 76-70. Led by senior co-captain Rebecca Herrera with 20 points and three steals, the Lady Flashes gave their all in front of a boisterous sellout crowd in the Fillmore field house. Senior Jill Wilber contributed 18 points, 5 of which were three-pointers. Senior cocaptain Aimee Orozco played her usual outstanding defense on Pacific Hills best player Joanna
Miller. Senior Kyla Hernandez was the Lady Flashes second leading scorer with 15 points and 6 rebounds. The seniors did themselves proud in their final home game for the Lady Flashes and Coach Burns coached his last
high school game.