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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. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022
 On Wednesday, March 16th at 3:30pm, the Fillmore Flashes Varsity Baseball hosted Nordoff High in a league game. The Flashes defeated Nordhoff with a final score 5–0. Above is a Flashes runner on first base taking a lead against Nordhoff. Inset, Flashes defense making the play at second base. The Flashes will take on Malibu, Wednesday, March 23rd at Home, and Friday, March 25th, Away. Flashes record overall 8–6, league record 4–1. Photos courtesy https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/fillmore-high-flashes. Game info courtesy https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/fillmore/fillmore-flashes/baseball/schedule/. Enlarge Photo |
 Fillmore High Swim team after the Raider Relay held on March 4th at Channel Islands High School where the team placed 3rd. Photos credit Lindsey Cota. Enlarge Photo By Cindy Blatt — Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
By Cindy Blatt, FHS Swim Coach The swimmers then traveled on March 4th to Hueneme H.S. for the Raiders Relay meet hosted by Channel Islands H.S. Six high school swim team were present. Fillmore placed third behind Carpinteria and Pacificia. Fillmore hosted it’s first home meet of the season on March 9th against Nordhoff. Matthew Tello swam to a CIF consideration time in the 100 yd. Freestyle (1:00.01). The Varsity boys achieved a CIF consideration time in the 200 yd. Freestyle Relay (2:00.32) with Tello, Tyler Gray, Joaquin Holladay and Omar Aguilar. The same four swimmers achieved a CIF consideration time in the 400 yd. Freestyle Relay (4:42.33). |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022
On February 16th, 2022, at 5pm, the Fillmore Flashes Girls Soccer Team defeated Ontario Christian High School with a final score of 4-1, advancing the team into the CIF quarter finals where they took on Miller High School on Saturday, February 19th. After a hard fought game the Flashes fell short against Miller with a final score of 1 -3. The Lady Flashes ended their season with a league record of 7-2-1, CIF record 3-1-0, and an overall record of 10-6-4. For more info visit https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/fillmore/fillmore-flashes/soccer/girls/winte.... Game Stats are as follows: Fillmore vs. Miller - Goal: Marlene Gonzalez Assist: Marlene Gonzalez. Great season ladies! |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, February 16th, 2022
Congratulations to the Fillmore Flashes Girls’ Soccer Team on advancing to the 2nd round of CIF Playoff’s after defeating Vistamar 10 – 0 on Thursday, February 10th and Grace Brethren 1 – 0 on Saturday, February 12th. The Flashes will play Ontario Christian on Wednesday, February 16th at 5pm. Should the Flashes win, they would advance to the Quarter Finals, which would take place on February 19th. For updates and scores visit www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/fillmore-flashes-(fillmore,ca)/girls-soccer-winter/schedule.htm. Photo courtesy www.facebook.com/FillmoreHighSchoolAlumniAssociation. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
Flashes Girls Soccer Flashes vs. Santa Paula High School *** Flashes Boys Soccer |
 (above) Flashes girls soccer team in their game against Malibu High School. Flashes won 3-0. Photo courtesy https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022
Flashes Girls Soccer Flashes vs. Nordhoff High School Flashes vs. Malibu High School Flashes Boys Soccer Scores January 28th, 2022 - Flashes vs. Nordhoff High (home) January 26th, 2022 - Flashes vs. Malibu High (away) January 24th, 2022 - Flashes vs. Nordhoff (away) Friday, January 21st, 2022 - Flashes vs. Carpinteria High School (away) January 19th, 2022 - Flashes vs. Santa Paula (home) |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022
 On Wednesday, January 26th, 2022, the Fillmore High Girls Basketball Team hosted a league game against Carpinteria. The Lady Flashes won 44-25. Great game Flashes! The Flashes will host long-time rival Santa Paula on Thursday, February 3rd, at 6pm, and on Saturday, February 5th, at 6pm the Flashes will host Hueneme at FHS. Info courtesy https://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/fillmore-flashes-(fillmore,ca)/girlsbasketball/ schedule.htm. Photos courtesy https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, January 19th, 2022
Fillmore High School Boys Soccer *** Fillmore High School Girls Soccer |