Flashes vs. Hart High
Pictured above is a group of Flashes Varsity players taking down a Hart player in last Friday’s game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
Pictured above is a group of Flashes Varsity players taking down a Hart player in last Friday’s game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, September 7th, 2023
Pictured above is a Flashes JV player making a tackle in last Friday’s game against Hart High School. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
Pictured above is a Flashes JV player making a tackle in last Friday’s game against Hart High School. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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On Friday, September 1, 2023, the Fillmore Flashes hosted Hart High School. The Flashes played hard but unfortunately fell short with a final score 43–0. The Flashes will play next Friday, September 8, 2023, hosting Burbank High School at 7pm; JV 4pm. Courtesy https://www.max preps.com/ca/fillmore/fillmore-flashes/football/schedule/.
 


 
Flashes Run Gaucho Invitational
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, September 7th, 2023
This past Saturday, September 2, 2023, FHS Cross Country team traveled to Santa Barbara to compete in the Gaucho Invitational. Pictured above are Fillmore Cross Country teams top performers for the day Joseline Orozco and Martin Manzo.
This past Saturday, September 2, 2023, FHS Cross Country team traveled to Santa Barbara to compete in the Gaucho Invitational. Pictured above are Fillmore Cross Country teams top performers for the day Joseline Orozco and Martin Manzo.
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On Saturday, September 2, 2023, the Fillmore Cross Country teams traveled to Santa Barbara and ran in their first meet this season. The meet was contested on the UCSB Campus near and around the Campus Lagoon. Athletes ran over a 1.43 course or a 3 mile course.

The girls 3 mile race was the first event contested by the Flashes. Leading the Fillmore girls team was sophomore Miley Tello. Miley finished in 48th place in a time of 24:20.71. She was followed by Jacqueline Olivares 50th in 24:25.45 and Jannet Vega 71st in 25:38.72.

In the boys’ 3 mile race, Nicholas Cabrales a first year cross country runner for Fillmore finished in 56th place in 19:14.60. He was followed by teammates Juan Cumatz 61st in 19:30.97, Vicente Lopez, 73rd in 19:30.97, and Juan Castro 146th in 22:48.11.

Our largest group of competitors and our only scoring team, ran in the girls 1.43 mile race. The girls finished 7th in the team competition. They were led by newcomer Joseline Orozco who finished in 7th place and posted a time of 9:48.92. Joseline was our lone medal winner for Fillmore in this race. She was followed by Julissa Mendoza 28th in 10:54.69, Michelle Setty 52nd in 11:40.26, Natalie Perez 61st in 11:52.53, Xitlaly Guerrero 70th in 12:07.67, and Cassandra Mendoza 76th in 12:25.84.
The final contestants were the boys in the 1.43 mile race. First year cross country runner Martin Manzo led the three Fillmore finishers by capturing 7th place in a time of 7:55.15. He was followed by Damian Castaneda 75th in 10:26.35, and Alexander Diaz 95th in 11:18.14. Martin was the lone medal winner for the boy team.

The Fillmore Cross Country teams will next travel to Oxnard and compete in the first of 3 Citrus Coast League meets. This meet will be run at College Park on September 12, 2023, and will commence at 3:30p.m.
 


 
B&G Club Happy Hour
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, September 7th, 2023
 
Fillmore Raiders Youth Football & Cheer
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, September 7th, 2023
Above are the Fillmore Raiders Freshman Cheerleaders smiling for the photo last Saturday. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
Above are the Fillmore Raiders Freshman Cheerleaders smiling for the photo last Saturday. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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Raiders Freshman team up to dogpile on a Calabasas player to keep him from advancing. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
Raiders Freshman team up to dogpile on a Calabasas player to keep him from advancing. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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Mighty Mites Silver’s #20 blows past Valley Rush players to gain some yardage for the Raiders. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola
Mighty Mites Silver’s #20 blows past Valley Rush players to gain some yardage for the Raiders. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola
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Raider Seniors #16 & #9 take down a Calabasas player in last Saturday’s game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
Raider Seniors #16 & #9 take down a Calabasas player in last Saturday’s game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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Raiders Sophomores celebrate as #17 scores a touchdown for the team in Saturday’s game against Saugus White. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
Raiders Sophomores celebrate as #17 scores a touchdown for the team in Saturday’s game against Saugus White. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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Flashes vs. Burroughs High
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 31st, 2023
On Friday, August 25, 2023, Fillmore Flashes Football took on Burroughs High. Above is the Flashes stopping a Burroughs player in his tracks at Friday’s game. Inset, Flashes Varsity #41 as he makes his way to end zone to score for the Flashes. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
On Friday, August 25, 2023, Fillmore Flashes Football took on Burroughs High. Above is the Flashes stopping a Burroughs player in his tracks at Friday’s game. Inset, Flashes Varsity #41 as he makes his way to end zone to score for the Flashes. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
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Flashes JV #9 as he makes a tackle to stop a Burroughs player from advancing in last Friday’s game. Photo courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
Flashes JV #9 as he makes a tackle to stop a Burroughs player from advancing in last Friday’s game. Photo courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
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On Friday, August 25, 2023, Fillmore Flashes Football hosted Burroughs High for the first home game of the season. Varsity fell short with a final score, 41–14. This week Fillmore will take on Hart High School at home, Friday, September 1, JV 4pm; Varsity 7pm. Info courtesy https://www.max preps.com/ca/fillmore/fillmore-flashes/football/.

 
Fillmore Raiders Youth Football & Cheerleading Start 2023 Season
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 31st, 2023
On Saturday, August 26, the Fillmore Raiders Youth Football and Cheer started their 2023 football season. Pictured are the teams who hosted games at Fillmore High football stadium. Pictured below is Raiders Junior #3 as he makes his way up the field with teammate #7 clearing the way in their game against the Saugus Navy. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
On Saturday, August 26, the Fillmore Raiders Youth Football and Cheer started their 2023 football season. Pictured are the teams who hosted games at Fillmore High football stadium. Pictured below is Raiders Junior #3 as he makes his way up the field with teammate #7 clearing the way in their game against the Saugus Navy. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
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Mighty Mites Silver #15 makes a break up the field to gain some yards in their game against the Simi Valley Bulldogs.
Mighty Mites Silver #15 makes a break up the field to gain some yards in their game against the Simi Valley Bulldogs.
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Fillmore Might Mites Black taking down a Valley Rush player last Saturday.
Fillmore Might Mites Black taking down a Valley Rush player last Saturday.
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Raiders Sophomores hosted Oxnard last week. Above are a group of Raiders as they take down an Oxnard player trying to get past the defense. Photo courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
Raiders Sophomores hosted Oxnard last week. Above are a group of Raiders as they take down an Oxnard player trying to get past the defense. Photo courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
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B&G CLUB HAPPY HOUR
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 31st, 2023
 
Fillmore AYSO 242 Celebrates Opening Day
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 31st, 2023
Fillmore AYSO 242 had their opening day on August 19, 2023. President Arnold Munoz opened the ceremonies followed by words of encouragement from City Council Member Christopher Gurrola and City Manager David Rowlands. Fillmore Fire made the first kick of the season with Jason Arroyo passing the ball off to kids anxiously awaiting the start of their game! AYSO in Fillmore has seen a tremendous growth in numbers this year, officially making it the largest youth organization operating in the city. Lots of volunteers make this possible through dedication and hard work. A thank you to Bunnin Chevrolet (inset), Amecis Pizza of Fillmore and Heritage Valley Air, our platinum and gold sponsors. Our program relies heavily on community sponsorship and support, and we have many businesses that come out to support. Our volunteers and sponsors really make our program work. Photos courtesy Brandy Hollis. See more photos online at www.FillmoreGazette.com.
Fillmore AYSO 242 had their opening day on August 19, 2023. President Arnold Munoz opened the ceremonies followed by words of encouragement from City Council Member Christopher Gurrola and City Manager David Rowlands. Fillmore Fire made the first kick of the season with Jason Arroyo passing the ball off to kids anxiously awaiting the start of their game! AYSO in Fillmore has seen a tremendous growth in numbers this year, officially making it the largest youth organization operating in the city. Lots of volunteers make this possible through dedication and hard work. A thank you to Bunnin Chevrolet (inset), Amecis Pizza of Fillmore and Heritage Valley Air, our platinum and gold sponsors. Our program relies heavily on community sponsorship and support, and we have many businesses that come out to support. Our volunteers and sponsors really make our program work. Photos courtesy Brandy Hollis. See more photos online at www.FillmoreGazette.com.
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B&G CLUB HAPPY HOUR
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 24th, 2023
 
County of Ventura Career & Resource Expo
By Gazette Staff Writers — Tuesday, July 25th, 2023
 
California United Fillmore Club 2014B Team Wins Oxnard United Invitational
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 21st, 2023

Congratulations to our California United Fillmore 2014 Boys team for winning the Oxnard United Invitational Tournament this past weekend July 15 and 16, 2023. Game scores for the weekend are listed below:

Game 1: CU 3 - 0 Antelope Valley
Goals: David Prado 1; Noah Jimenez 2.

Game 2: CU 5 - 1 Legends FC
Goals: Noah Jimenez 2; David Prado 2; Santiago Negrete 1.

Oxnard United Invitational Championship Game
FINAL: CU 3 - 1 Gundo
Goals: David Prado 3 (Hat Trick); Shoutout to our goalkeeper Michael Oritz.

 
Fillmore Flashes Host Summer Clinic for Fillmore Raiders Youth Football
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 21st, 2023
On Saturday, July 15, 2023, FHS Wrestling team held their first of three tournaments to take place this summer. Pictured above is Flashes Alexa Martinez (grade 11) in her match against Buena High School. Photo courtesy FHS Wrestling Coach Torres.
On Saturday, July 15, 2023, FHS Wrestling team held their first of three tournaments to take place this summer. Pictured above is Flashes Alexa Martinez (grade 11) in her match against Buena High School. Photo courtesy FHS Wrestling Coach Torres.
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Above is Flashes Anthony Lemus (grade 10) after defeating his opponent from Hueneme High in this past weekend’s tournament. Photo courtesy FHS Wrestling Coach Torres.
Above is Flashes Anthony Lemus (grade 10) after defeating his opponent from Hueneme High in this past weekend’s tournament. Photo courtesy FHS Wrestling Coach Torres.
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Above is Flashes Armando Avila (grade 9) taking his opponent to the floor during his match against Buena High School. Photo courtesy FHS Wrestling Coach Torres.
Above is Flashes Armando Avila (grade 9) taking his opponent to the floor during his match against Buena High School. Photo courtesy FHS Wrestling Coach Torres.
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Fillmore Police National Night Out
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 21st, 2023
 
Fillmore Flashes Host Summer Clinic for Fillmore Raiders Youth Football
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, July 21st, 2023
On Wednesday, July 12, the Fillmore Flashes hosted a summer clinic for the Fillmore Raiders Youth Football Program. Despite the heat the boys came out and ran drills along side the Flashes to help prepare for the upcoming fall football season. Giving the kids a taste of how the Flashes run their practices. Above is a group photo of both Flashes and Raiders who participated in the clinic. More photos and details on page 10. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
On Wednesday, July 12, the Fillmore Flashes hosted a summer clinic for the Fillmore Raiders Youth Football Program. Despite the heat the boys came out and ran drills along side the Flashes to help prepare for the upcoming fall football season. Giving the kids a taste of how the Flashes run their practices. Above is a group photo of both Flashes and Raiders who participated in the clinic. More photos and details on page 10. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
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Fillmore’s Heritage Valley Blazer Ralphy Avila Places 1st in Junior Olympics
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, July 6th, 2023
Fillmore’s Heritage Valley Blazers would like to congratulate Ralphy Avila. On Sunday, June 25, 2023, he competed in the USATF Region 15 Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. He took 1st Place finish with a personal best throw of 38
Fillmore’s Heritage Valley Blazers would like to congratulate Ralphy Avila. On Sunday, June 25, 2023, he competed in the USATF Region 15 Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. He took 1st Place finish with a personal best throw of 38"6.25. Ralphy will travel to Eugene, Oregon to compete in the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championship on July 24th to 30th.
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Fillmore’s Anahi Arreola Named VC Star Player of Year
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, July 6th, 2023
Fillmore senior Anahi Arreola earned the VC Star’s All County Softball Player of the Year Award. The Oaks Christian Senior finished the season leading the state with 20 homeruns. Her batting average for the season was .515, with 60 RBI’s and 36 runs scored out of 34 games. She finished her 4-year high school career with a .485 batting average, brought in 155 RBIs, and hit 45 homeruns. Anahi said, after taking a campus tour, she is looking to attending Cal State University Monterey Bay on scholarship. Photo courtesy https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/westlake-village/oaks-christian-lions/athletes/anahi-arreola/?careerid=v78jrpiu9fhn7.
Fillmore senior Anahi Arreola earned the VC Star’s All County Softball Player of the Year Award. The Oaks Christian Senior finished the season leading the state with 20 homeruns. Her batting average for the season was .515, with 60 RBI’s and 36 runs scored out of 34 games. She finished her 4-year high school career with a .485 batting average, brought in 155 RBIs, and hit 45 homeruns. Anahi said, after taking a campus tour, she is looking to attending Cal State University Monterey Bay on scholarship. Photo courtesy https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/westlake-village/oaks-christian-lions/athletes/anahi-arreola/?careerid=v78jrpiu9fhn7.
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Fillmore’s Anahi Arreola Named VC Star Player of Year
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, July 6th, 2023
Fillmore senior Anahi Arreola earned the VC Star’s All County Softball Player of the Year Award. The Oaks Christian Senior finished the season leading the state with 20 homeruns. Her batting average for the season was .515, with 60 RBI’s and 36 runs scored out of 34 games. She finished her 4-year high school career with a .485 batting average, brought in 155 RBIs, and hit 45 homeruns. Anahi said, after taking a campus tour, she is looking to attending Cal State University Monterey Bay on scholarship. Photo courtesy https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/westlake-village/oaks-christian-lions/athletes/anahi-arreola/?careerid=v78jrpiu9fhn7.
Fillmore senior Anahi Arreola earned the VC Star’s All County Softball Player of the Year Award. The Oaks Christian Senior finished the season leading the state with 20 homeruns. Her batting average for the season was .515, with 60 RBI’s and 36 runs scored out of 34 games. She finished her 4-year high school career with a .485 batting average, brought in 155 RBIs, and hit 45 homeruns. Anahi said, after taking a campus tour, she is looking to attending Cal State University Monterey Bay on scholarship. Photo courtesy https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/westlake-village/oaks-christian-lions/athletes/anahi-arreola/?careerid=v78jrpiu9fhn7.
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California United Fillmore Soccer 2008B Win “Come Up For Air” Tournament Championship Title
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, June 30th, 2023
On June 24 & 25, 2023, the California United Fillmore Soccer 2008b team claimed the Championship Title at the “Come Up For Air” Tournament Champions, held in South Lake Tahoe, finishing the tournament with a 4–0 record. Pictured above is the 2008B team: Top row (l-r): Asst. Coach Jose Valdez, GP Julian Medina, Christian Ramirez, Xavier Lara, Hector Hernandez, Juan Manuel Medina, Giovany Valdez, Jovani Huerta, and Head Coach Juan Hernandez. Bottom row (l-r): GP Jose Zaragoza, Luis Vigil, Angel Garza, Javier Cisneros, Emmanuel Ruiz, and Alonso Arellano. Photo courtesy Coach Juan Hernandez.
On June 24 & 25, 2023, the California United Fillmore Soccer 2008b team claimed the Championship Title at the “Come Up For Air” Tournament Champions, held in South Lake Tahoe, finishing the tournament with a 4–0 record. Pictured above is the 2008B team: Top row (l-r): Asst. Coach Jose Valdez, GP Julian Medina, Christian Ramirez, Xavier Lara, Hector Hernandez, Juan Manuel Medina, Giovany Valdez, Jovani Huerta, and Head Coach Juan Hernandez. Bottom row (l-r): GP Jose Zaragoza, Luis Vigil, Angel Garza, Javier Cisneros, Emmanuel Ruiz, and Alonso Arellano. Photo courtesy Coach Juan Hernandez.
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On June 24 & 25, 2023, the California United Fillmore Soccer 2008b team competed at the “Come Up For Air” Tournament Champions and claimed the title of champions! Pictured is the team celebrating their victory after a final 4-0 win over Merced. Photo courtesy Coach Juan Hernandez.
On June 24 & 25, 2023, the California United Fillmore Soccer 2008b team competed at the “Come Up For Air” Tournament Champions and claimed the title of champions! Pictured is the team celebrating their victory after a final 4-0 win over Merced. Photo courtesy Coach Juan Hernandez.
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Courtesy Erika Arana
On the weekend of June 24-25, 2023 the California United Fillmore Soccer 2008 Boys team, competed in the Come Up For Air Tournament, in South Lake Tahoe. The boys were determined and wanted to make the 7-hour trip, despite only having thirteen players. They played a total of four games in high altitude, and fluctuating weather conditions, ranging from early 8:00 am, 40-degree games, to afternoon 1:00 pm, 75-degree games, to evening 4:00 pm, 60-degree games, and went undefeated the entire weekend to come home with a Championship title in the boys 2008 division. Goalies Julian Medina and Jose Zaragoza had an entire tournament shutout. This group of boys traveled last year to compete in the same tournament and came up short. Way to come back and put our little city of Fillmore on the map; Congratulations to the boys and coaches!
*The 2008B is accepting new players born in 2008/2009. Please contact CUFC social media pages or Head Coach Juan Hernandez to join this team.
2008B Come Up For Air Tournament game scores are as follows:
Game 1 - CU 2-0 Carson FC Toros
Goals: Juan Ma Medina 1, Jovani Huerta 1
Assist: Julian Medina
Shutout: Julian Medina, Jose Zaragoza
Overall Record 1-0-0
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Game 2 - CU 2-0 Natomas United
Goals: Jovani Huerta 1, Hector Hernandez 1
Assist: Christian Ramirez 1, Emmanuel Ruiz 1
Shutout: Julian Medina, Jose Zaragoza
Overall Record: 2-0-0
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Game 3 - CU 2-0 Revolution
Goals: Javier Cisneros 1, Christian Ramirez 1
Assist: Christian Ramirez 1, Xavier Lara 1
Shutout: Julian Medina, Jose Zaragoza
Overall Record: 3-0-0
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FINAL - CU 4-0 Merced
Goals: Javier Cisneros 1, Alonso Arellano 1, Jovani Huerta 2
Assist: Christian Ramirez 1, Hector Hernandez 1, Xavier Lara 1
Shutout: Julian Medina, Jose Zaragoza
Overall Record 4-0-0.
 
Fillmore Flashes 7 on 7 Spring Football
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, June 8th, 2023
On Thursday, June 1st, the Fillmore Flashes Football team hosted a 7 on 7 with Santa Paula, Moorpark, and Trinity Christian High Schools at Flashes Stadium. Pictured are photos of the Flashes in action as they kick-off spring football. Pictured right is the Flashes vs. Trinity Christian High School game. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
On Thursday, June 1st, the Fillmore Flashes Football team hosted a 7 on 7 with Santa Paula, Moorpark, and Trinity Christian High Schools at Flashes Stadium. Pictured are photos of the Flashes in action as they kick-off spring football. Pictured right is the Flashes vs. Trinity Christian High School game. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola.
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Above is a Flashes player leaping to make the catch while avoiding the Moorpark defense.
Above is a Flashes player leaping to make the catch while avoiding the Moorpark defense.
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Above is a Flashes player as he tries to fight off a Santa Paula player to make the catch in the 7 on 7 game last Thursday. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola
Above is a Flashes player as he tries to fight off a Santa Paula player to make the catch in the 7 on 7 game last Thursday. Photos courtesy Crystal Gurrola
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Rotary Club Donates $2,000 to FHS Cross Country
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, June 8th, 2023
Kim Tafoya, Fillmore High Cross-Country Coach (far right), and three students (l-r), Eduardo Vigil, Nataly Vigil and Diego Ramirez, attended the Fillmore Rotary Club meeting to thank the Club for their donation of $2,000 to the Cross Country Team. Kim also announced that they are going to partner with the Rotary Club on the next 5/10K Run. Photo courtesy Martha Richardson.
Kim Tafoya, Fillmore High Cross-Country Coach (far right), and three students (l-r), Eduardo Vigil, Nataly Vigil and Diego Ramirez, attended the Fillmore Rotary Club meeting to thank the Club for their donation of $2,000 to the Cross Country Team. Kim also announced that they are going to partner with the Rotary Club on the next 5/10K Run. Photo courtesy Martha Richardson.
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