A student of Perce's Kenpo Karate Studio in Fillmore earns his 1st degree black belt. Student Jessie Stuthers tested on December 11,2010 in Oxnard at the Flores Brothers Kenpo Karate Studio. Jessie is the first adult to achieve a black belt at Perce's Kenpo Karate.

The testing lasted for over two hours and had over eleven black belt judges. This was Jessie's best test. "He has put a lot of time and effort into his training," said Paul Perce owner and head instructor of Perce's Kenpo Karate. Jessie has been training at Perce's Kenpo Karate for over 14 years. He has a busy schedule with work, family and church. His dedication as a student has shown perseverance. Throughout the years Jessie has exhibited the 6 Principles of Black Belt: modesty, courtesy, integrity, self-control, perseverance, and indomitable spirit. Jessie also received a promotion to instructor at the testing. He will continue to teach and demonstrate for the karate studio. He is looking forward to training more and harder for his 2nd degree black belt test.

Congratulations Jessie. For more information contact Perce's Kenpo Karate at (805) 524-6870.

Dates: Sat. Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in both Fillmore and Santa Paula. Late registrations will be during the first week of practice, if there are still openings.

Practices begin Mon., February 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Fillmore High School track. Practices last approximately one hour and are four days per week, Mon. thru Thur. Track meets will be held every Sat. beginning Mar.19 until May 21, 2011. No experience is necessary.

Parent volunteers are required to assist with track meets and anyone interested in coaching or assisting is encouraged to check with President Julian Morral (805) 612-7442.

Ages: Birthdates between 1995 and 2005.
Cost: $110 first child, $100 additional children in family. Cost includes uniform, photos, ribbons/medals, meets and practices. A separate $50 check (per family) for refundable deposit is required to ensure parent participation. New athletes must show birth certificates.

Please check the website for specific locations and more details: www.hvblazers.org. or call Julian Morral (805) 612-7442 or Maria Hernandez (805) 340-1240 for more information.

Registration for the 2011 Fillmore Girls Softball, Mini-sox and T-Ball Recreation Season will be happening soon! Registration dates are: Saturday, January 8th and 15th at the Fillmore Middle School Pavilion from 9:00am to 12:00pm; and Wednesday, January 12th and 19th at San Cayetano Elementary School Cafeteria from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

Registration fees are $110 for Softball, and $95 for T-ball and Mini-Sox. Each player will be required to sell $40 in raffle tickets which will be pre-paid at registration. Boys T-Ball age requirements are 4 ½ to 6 years as of April 30, 2011; Girls Mini-Sox ages 4 ½ to 6 years as of January 1, 2011, and Girls Fastpitch Softball ages 6 to 14 years as of January 1, 2011. A copy of your child’s birth certificate is required at registration.

Try-outs will be held January 29th at Shiells Park from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Late sign-ups will be accepted at try-outs but will be assessed a $25 late fee. Softball parent meeting to be held January 31st, 7:00pm at the Fillmore Middle School. Mini-sox and T-ball parent meeting to be held February 1st, 7:00pm at the Fillmore Middle School. Practices scheduled to start February 2nd, with Opening Ceremonies to be held Saturday, March 5th.

Above Christian Conaway took first place in the 160 pound division. Conaway went 10-0.
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Sammy Orozco wrestles his opponent during last Wednesday match.
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Marco Vega gets his opponent all twisted during the match.
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The Flashes Wrestling Team is off to a solid start for the 2010-2011 season. Returning as Head Coach for his 24th year is Robert Calderon. He is assisted by Coaches Manual Ponce, David Navarrette, Julian and Domique Ramirez and Froggy Estrada

Wrestling is the ultimate strength and conditioning sport for athletes. A varsity wrestling match is comprised of 3, 2 minute periods. Wrestlers seek to gain control over their opponent with the goal being a pin, which results in a 6 team points. A wrestler earns points by the following means: Takedown 2 points, Reversal 2 points, Escape 1 point, Near Fall 2 points, Near Fall 3 points and a Pin is match over. A “Tech” win is when a wrestler racks up 15 points above their opponent before the match is ended. A Tech win results in 5 team points.
Wrestlers need to have strength, stamina, speed, flexibility and technique to be successful on the mat. It’s not uncommon to see serious wrestlers lifting weights and doing cardio workouts then report to practice for 2 hours. It’s a sport for real athletes.

For their opening match the Flashes hosted Santa Ynez on 12/8/10. As a team Santa Ynez won, but several Flashes wrestlers kicked off their individual efforts with a commanding performance.

The Flashes traveled on 12/10 & 11 to the Camarillo 10 Way. The Flashes wrestled Lompoc, Harvard Westlake, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Camarillo, Rio Mesa, Pacifica, Lakewood and El Camino Real. Christian Conaway took 1st place at 160 pounds in the tournament after going 10 – 0 (6 pins, 1 tech win, 1 win by medical forfeit where the opponent couldn’t finish the match, and 2 byes). Mark Zavala took 4th place at 135 pounds after wrestling 7 – 3. The Flashes have a young team with only 4 wrestlers being Seniors (Conaway, Castaneda, Enriquez, Becerra), which means the program is in a building phase and bodes well for the 2011-12 season.

The Flashes are led by Team Captains Robert Bonilla and Christian Conaway. The Varsity team is comprised of Francisco Enriquez, Felicity Zavala, Robert Bonilla, Mark Zavala, Alex Rivera, Jeremy Martinez, Kyle Castaneda, Christian Conaway, Juan Becerra, Sammy Orozco, Marco Vega.

“I have high expectations for individuals on the Varisty Team this season. We’ve got a core group of extremely dedicated wrestlers who should place well” said Coach Calderon.

JV Boy’s Basketball at Carpinteria Tournament 12/1-12/4

12/1 Fillmore 36 ... Thousand Oaks 62 - L - Leading Scorer: Ruben Contreras 13points
12/2 Fillmore 65 ... Santa Ynez 37 - W - Leading Scorer: Jalen Rhodes 18points; Ruben Estrada 8 Reb.
12/3 Fillmore 59 ... Bishop Diego 46 - W - Leading Scorer: Ruben Estrada 18 points
12/4 Fillmore 69 ... Royal 60 - W - Leading Scorer: Jalen Rhodes 35points

Fillmore earned 3rd place at tournament.

To commemorate 86 years of Santa Paula High School football and 100 games between the Santa Paula. Cardinals and the Fillmore Plashes, one of the oldest high school football rivalries in California, the California Oil Museum presents its newest exhibit Red, White and Rivalry: A History of Santa Paula High School Football. Former players, cheerleaders and fans have loaned their personal photographs, jerseys, medals and memories to provide a nostalgic look back at not only the history of Cardinal football, bat the history of high school football itself!

Whether you are a Cardinal, a Flash, or just a football fan, you will be reminded of your love for the game!

LOCATION: 1001 E. Main Street, Santa Paula, CA. 93060.
HOURS: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday thru Sunday.
PRICE: ADULTS $4, SENIORS $3, YOUTH (6-17) $1

If you didn’t get your Longsleeve white shirt, sweatshirt or even the program, we still have some left. Please contact Susan Golson 216-4013 or Lynn Cole at 805-524-8491

After struggling to get into CIF from the Tri-Valley League, our Boys Cross Country team went even further and advance into the CIF Finals. Two weeks ago it was a matter of placing second at league finals to get into CIF prelims and after last Saturday they proved they belong at CIF. Prior to the league finals it was an unsure destiny if the Flashes were even going to compete at CIF. After placing 4th twice in the first two leagues meets the varsity boys cross country team upset Oaks Christian, placing 2nd which qualified the team for CIF prelims. This past Saturday the team placed 5th in their heat to advance on to the CIF Finals Championships. They will compete on Saturday November 19th at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California where they will compete to move the State Championships in Fresno, California.