Their opponents took a combined record of 20-2 into Friday. During his first year as the OC, the Trailblazers averaged 421 yards of total offense, including nearly 300 ypg in the air, and 31.4 ppg. In the second half, cornerback Eddie Martinez chipped in an interception to help the Vanguards defense. Dont get the DP Times delivered to your home?
City News Service contributed to this report. His career record at El Modena was 157-58-8. Although Edison built a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, the El Modena defense held the formidable Bell to just 10 yards rushing on six carries in the first half. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena wide receiver Sam Astor celebrates making a touchdown catch against Villa Park in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. Every time he talks, he makes me feel so good . El Modena also lost two championship games in overtime, the first in 1980 to Lynwood (14-13), and the second in 1981 to Foothill (21-14). Lester had a kind of empty feeling. The Vanguards back-up quarterback, Rick Ledesma, had never thrown a pass in a varsity game.
El Modena Varsity Football (2021 - 2022) | Blast Athletics CIF-SS D5. Support Local Journalism Guess moved around and outside of the pocket before throwing to the open Astor at the back of the end zone for a 7-3 lead with 5:39 to go in the second quarter. Foothill and El Modena have been going at it for about 35 years now, and the series is even, 17 wins apiece with three ties. I played HS football in the toughest league in CA, the trinity league at Servite HS. There was pain, and it was just kind of flopping around. Villa Park got points on its first possession. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Surging Crespi receives another strong performance from sophomore Diego Velazquez, High school baseball and softball: Fridays scores, Harvard-Westlakes Bryce Rainer fires out 92-mph fastballs in first start since 2021, Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; We are coming, sheriff says, Newsom, IRS give Californians until October to file tax returns, Californias snowpack is approaching an all-time record, with more on the way, New era of football begins at Mater Dei under coach Frank McManus, High school baseball and softball: Thursdays scores, Taft football coach Jeff Kearin resigns in support of assistant principal, High school basketball: Southern California and Northern California Regional results and updated pairings, Hidden, illegal casinos are booming in L.A., with organized crime reaping big profits, Look up: The 32 most spectacular ceilings in Los Angeles, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Best coffee city in the world? Orange Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students in all academic programs and school activities. I was pretty sure that all of the basketball parents wanted Bill to come back. Shane Whitehill II CO 25'II El Modena football II 3.6 gpa II DT, TE II At Mission Viejo, Mike Rush took over last season for Bill Crow, who had coached football at Mission Viejo for 18 years, including the last eight years as head coach. Choucair and linebacker Owen Smith, who were both All-CIF selections last season, and linebackers Brodie Hitchens and Kyle Medel and lineman Davian Ceballos were among the many contributors to another fine defensive effort by the Vanguards. The Stallions have again played a strong schedule. 21 San Juan Hills at San Juan Hills High. When he finally resigned in October, it was a big disappointment for the kids, most of them were seniors. We will be working the core, dynamic warm ups and then depended on how the client moves different tools for their tool box. Doug Rozsa remembers that El Modena had been selected to finish fourth in the Century League in 1979. In football or economic terms, those fans got a colossal bargain. Neil P. - I'm a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. ORANGE - El Modena coaches tried the "it's just another game" approach to Thursday's football contest against Villa Park. Even when you have a good win, the whole thinking is, What went wrong in the win? He returned to watch the game with his arm in a sling. I think were good, Mitchell said. Photo: Zach Cavanagh. He always made me feel like I was part of the decision making, and kind of groomed me for the job, I think. Perhaps, running back Jim Torok paid him the ultimate compliment in 1981, when he said: Hes the best. Yet, some witnesses still claim that it was the most exciting game they had ever seen. At least with having the others there, it wasnt like bringing in an entirely new program. The drama at the school, located at 3900 block of E. Spring St., unfolded at 11 a.m. on April 23 when the Snitzler's brother -- who was inside the school with him -- called Orange police, Orange Sgt. Phone. I also think theyre going to take away the passion that Bo, Omar, Hayden, Jagger (Wiesen) play with, Henney said, and try and continue that to start a real tradition of having competitive football program at Dana Hills.. New era of football begins at Mater Dei under coach Frank McManus. Black caught three passes for 84 yards. We always had something to prove..
Fall Sports - El Modena High School Afrookhteh knocked through a 26-yard field goal to put Dana Hills ahead, 20-17. But Rush, who had been an assistant to Crow for 10 years, said the pressure was minimal, if any. All of the ribbing that went on between the coaches before their games became known as The Ted and Bob Show., The aura surrounding our game and the fun of the challenge will be a little lost for us, Mullen said. . El Modena sophomore quarterback Xzavior Guess completed 12 of 16 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns. Twitter. His brother, Dave, an all-county offensive guard and the senior class president, said, It was comparable to the Raiders playing somebody like the New Orlean Saints.. They have outscored their opponents 217-28. The Vanguards went on a scouting mission to watch Edison play a talented Canyon team the previous week. Dana Hills offense got stuck thanks to a physical El Modena pass rush, which forced holding calls against the Dolphins and long down-and-distances late. The transition, they say, was surprisingly smooth because they shared many of the same philosophies and strategies as the former coach. --In 1981, when it was announced that El Modena would be playing Edison, which was accused of recruiting players from outside the district: Its in our contract that after Edison gets 40 points, theyve got to play all kids from Huntington Beach., --On the prospect of facing long-time friend Ted Mullen, coach at rival Foothill High, in the 1983 Southern Conference final: Id just as soon see someone else over there besides Teds ugly face., --On Foothills Joe Walshe, who had a mustache and weighed 270 pounds when he starred at defensive end for the Knights in 1983: Hes a helluva football player, which he ought to be considering hes 35.. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Nov 3 Shane Whitehill continues to rack up sacks with another one to force Pasadena to Punt! (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), San Juan Hills fans watch fireworks before the start of the game against El Modena in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. El Modenas Mayson Hitchens, left, gets through the San Juan Hills defense to score a touchdown in the first quarter in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. Lester, who had been the coach since the school opened in 1966, won three. Under those circumstances, I accepted. Varsity Football However, with wins over rival Aliso Niguel, dominance of Pacific Valley League opponents and a strong showing in the Pacific Hills League, Dana Hills pushed up to Division 5. Edison running back Kaleaph Carter is among Southern Californias most promising sophomores, but he will run into difficulty against fine Vanguard linemen Don Gibson (6-3, 255) and Allen Ennis (6-1, 220), as well as linebackers Ross Bauer, Joe Scagliotti and Pepe Jezek. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), The San Juan Hills dance team gives a preview of the halftime show before the start of the game against El Modena in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. We were so damn scared of them. Also many years as a Head Wrestling coach of boys and girls. Back then the CIF-SS divisions were still geographic and league-based, and the Dolphins played in the tough Pac-5 Division.
Coach Bios | El Modena Varsity Football (2022 - 2023) | Blast Athletics A client should expect nothing but excellence from me. El Modena High School Orange, CA Coach Bios Michael Myers Offensive Line Sean Fryer Coach (714) 454-3331 stfryer@gmail.com El Modena Head Girls Lacrosse Richard Garcia Coach 1 (714) 875-9121 ragarcia@orangeusd.org El Modena Freshman coach 10th season Samuel Sepulveda Coach (714) 724-3373 sam.sepulveda11@gmail.com Aaron Shahrestani Coach Chambers caught three passes for 115 yards. In that sense, my first year was tough.. Over in the Goliath camp, members of the former No. No. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modenas Mayson Hitchens, left, runs past Villa Parks Carter Christie after catching a pass to set up a El Modena touchdown in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. If you are fast, sweet but technique and knowledge will help you win all the time. In that time, Crow had won a Central Conference title, and finished runner-up once as well. In February, Snitzler was accused of meeting the student and communicating with the victim via text messages. 13 in the Orange County Top 25. SCHEDULE Welcome to El Modena Football For questions regarding the El Modena Football Program and getting signed up, please contact Head Varsity Coach Matt Mitchell at mjmitch@orangeusd.org For questions regarding the El Modena Football Freshman team, please contact Freshman Head Coach Chris Esperanza at esperanzachris@att.net Last week, El Modena beat La Habra 43-6. Barrett said the success has made the transition much easier. Smith snuck behind coverage to pull in a 31-yard pass in the end zone for a touchdown and a 28-6 lead. Already have an account? (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park cheerleaders wait for the game against El Modena to begin in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. When you talk about legends, as coaches, were all legends in our own minds..
(Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park tight end Jeremiah Leftwich, left, reaches for the goal line to score a touchdown over El Modenas Ryan Holzgang in non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. El Modena 11, Placentia Valencia 1. Hes great! The Vanguards went to their ground game to toil through a 14-play, 91-yard, seven-minute drive to retake the lead, 10-7, in the second quarter, but not for long. 2019-current Freshman assistant football coach at El Modena HS. Its all the work that goes into it--the two-a-day practices in the summer, the endless hours in the film room--and the worry that comes with the pressure of maintaining one of Orange Countys most powerful programs. But at the end of the day, (the schedule) is good for us. TOUCHDOWN: Dana Hills responds lightning fast. Im a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), A El Modena cheerleader takes a selfie as she is held up by fellow cheerleaders before the game against Villa Park in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. David Melendez #64 OG Dylan Leslie Coaches View All Michael Myers Offensive Line Sean Fryer Coach Videos Elmo goes into Victory formation and will win the first round of the Playoffs 15-14 over Pasadena! College basketball: So whats the deal with Oregons new floor? Lewis appeared to be dealing with a leg injury after the contest. While attending Vanguard University, Brandon also started his coaching career as an assistant football coach at El Modena High School in 2014. Villa Park running back Ethan Fraser is stopped cold by El Modenas Brodie Hitchens, left, Mayson Hitchens, top center, and Esteban Choucair, right, in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Varsity Football (2021 - 2022) Team Record (8 - 5, 0 - 3) Roster (91) . Honestly, I think Im more happy than sad. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), San Juan Hills quarterback Michael Butter Tollefson, left, scrambles as he is chased out of the pocket by an El Modena defender in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. That was all either team would manage in the second half. In the second quarter, El Modena drove 55 yards on nine plays for another touchdown. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), San Juan Hills fans get ready for the game against El Modena in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. Mullen eventually made it to Foothill, where the Knight-Vanguard rivalry in the Century League and in the playoffs evolved as one of the countys best. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena wide receiver Blake Armstrong, left, fights off Villa Park wide receiver Isaiah Moraldo in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. It was this kind of stress that Lester acknowledged as the main reason he decided to resign Tuesday, after compiling a 157-58-8 record and winning three Southern Conference championships in two decades at the school. On Wednesday, the district attorney's office filed additional charges against Snitzler related to his alleged sexual relationship with a minor including unlawful sexual intercourse and child annoyance. Many county high school coaches can relate to that experience. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer) Villa Park quarterback Vince Lagatta, left, rolls out of the pocket as he is chased and taken down by El Modena defensive . Subscribe now. . .
El Modena football escapes with win over Pasadena in Division 3 playoffs He turned a program that once had problems having a winning season into a program that was a big winner. OCDA alleges that he initiated the 10-hour standoff with police while armed in one of the school's classrooms in April, when he was being investigated for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17- year-old student. Key to the game--Much will depend on the effectiveness of the El Modena defense, particularly the Vanguards untested secondary. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer). @ElModenaHS @emfb_mitchell @cespybaseball . The awe-inspiring Edison team was led by Frank Seurer, later a professional quarterback for the Los Angeles Express and the son of the former Denver Bronco of the same name. The Vanguards won their first Southern Conference championship in 1978 when they defeated Pacifica, 20-6, and they won back-to-back titles in 1983 (10-7 over Foothill) and 1984 (26-0 over Esperanza). How good are the Vanguards? When Bob asked me if I would take over, I had no intention of being the head coach, Backstrom said. You could tell that they wanted to be good at this, and it was something that meant something to them. Owen Smith rushed for 161 yards and a score, and Mayson Hitchens rushed for two scores and added three sacks as the Vanguards (5-0) defeated their second consecutive Top-25 opponent. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Our defense played well tonight, said El Modena coach Matt Mitchell. The thing was, they wanted Bob to continue coaching, but they also realized that (his years of coaching) were numbered. Villa Park struggled to establish an offensive flow and wounding up using two quarterbacks. In his first season, Henney got this Dolphins' program to set its sights higher and showed that it belonged . No one was hurt. Not that it was any ill will toward me--I dont think it was. I would like to get away from football film forever. The reason is that Charger quarterback Mike Angelovic has the advantage of two of the countys better returning receivers, wide receiver Rick Justice (44 passes for 902 yards last season) and tight end Ken Griggs (14 receptions for 226 yards). Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 22 Elmo warming up for Brea-Olinda! I just tried to hide it.. In his eight years coaching at Ocean View, Gibbons led the Seahawks to three Sunset League championships since 1985, and guided the team at least as far as the Southern Section quarterfinals every year since 1983. If it did, he masked it well with his sense of humor. The Vanguards begin North Hills League play Oct. 13 against El Dorado. But in Backstroms first season, the Vanguards failed to advance to the Southern Section playoffs. Two plays later Smith scored on a 1-yard run around right end for a 14-3 lead. Villa Park has a nonleague game next week against Canyon, on Friday, Oct. 7 at El Modena. It seemed like Kerwin Bell scored four or five touchdowns, Frasco recalled.
El Modena football overpowers Santa Ana with its running game The play set up another El Modena touchdown. While the program needs to increase its numbers and Henney wants to see improvement in the weight room, Henney also hopes those leading Dolphins of the future take their cues from these Class of 2022 seniors. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I want to do some of the things I havent done in 30 years, such as hunt in the fall, take a full summer off, not excrete so much stomach acid in the fall . Dana Hills football. No one wins the Sunset League three times in a row. El Modena ended that streak by defeating the Spartans 28-13 on Thursday night at El Modena High. Speaking of bad luck, the El Modena Vanguards--or the Ducks as their colorful coach prefers--actually had to absorb the majority of it. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park cheer during the game against El Modena in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach. Consensus--With the addition of kicker Tim Bontrager this season, the Chargers should not suffer many one-point losses, the margin in all their 1984 defeats. 2000-2002 Varsity assistant coach at La Quinta with Guy Gardner. He said, I expect results and then well talk (about having a job at the end of the season). He specializes in football and all the aquatics but covers many different sports. El Dorado dropped to 6-2 overall. If winning was unlikely, winning in the absence of Frasco was unthinkable. Its other loss also was to an undefeated team, Yorba Linda. Guess scored on a weaving-through-the-middle run of 28 yards to stretch the advantage to 21-6 early in the fourth quarter.
High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores Hitchens, a running back/linebacker, capped the march with a 12-yard touchdown run with 7:49 left in the period. In nine years, Cuccias teams won seven Olympic League championships, compiled a 180-49 overall record and reached the Southern Section final three times. Brown, who coached the Heralds freshman and junior varsity squads for 11 years, said when he took the job, he believed that most of the loyalties of the team and their parents were still with Cuccia. CIF-SS Division 5 first round. OCDA alleges that he initiated the 10-hour standoff with police while armed in . Picket Fence Media is a proud member of the SoCal Media Network. Youre going to be bummed out. I didnt tell anyone for a while. The Vanguards stuck to the ground and rushed in a five-yard touchdown to take the game, 23-20. La Veta High School (Colo.): 24-12-2 (1956-59), Salido High School (Colo.): 15-6 (1960-61), Duarte High School (Calif.): 17-10 (1963-66). Lester began his coaching career at La Veta High in Colorado in 1956, where he spent four seasons before moving to Colorados Salido High for two years. Football Recruiting / California / Orange, CA / El Modena High School / Jackson Keays. In the first quarter, Kellys first touchdown pass to Black was a 68-yard screen pass that put the Dolphins ahead, 7-3, four plays after El Modenas opening field goal. Basically, I was the young guy coming in and I dont think they wanted to hurt the future.
(Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena wide receiver Blake Armstrong, left, celebrates his touchdown against San Juan Hills with wide receiver Sam Astor (11) in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. The Chargers also had tight end Mark Boyer, who went on to play at USC and is now employed by the Indianapolis Colts; linebacker Ray Malavasi, son of the former Ram coach, and tight end Duaine Jackson, another subsequent USC starter. ASA College Brooklyn, NY (2017) The Vanguard disaster occurred early in the second quarter. We hadnt beaten them since 2007.. Why did we give up 129 yards? In that time, Errion led Corona del Mar to three Southern Section championship games, of which the school won two. El Modenas players approached it differently. . Especially because the Diablos finished last season 12-1 overall. Subscriptions 877-845-6272. Armstrong ran a wheel route and scored with 15 seconds left in the period. Reach Another Level with a Private Utah Football Coach. I just knew they favored Bill to come back.. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), San Juan Hills fans cheer as their team takes the field before the start of the game against El Modena in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. Im serious. Bell carried the Chargers 53 yards on seven carries, and Edison was in front, 27-22, three minutes later when Seurer ran the ball in from the one. Email at zcavanagh@picketfencemedia.com. Athletics - El Modena High School El Modena High School Athletic Director: Ed Drzanek EMHS Athletics Showcase Message EMHS Athletics Showcase Message Loading. It was Kelly and the Dolphins quick-strike offense that put Dana Hills in control in the first half, 14-10. After El Modernas 14 play drive, Kelly hits Chambers for 56 yards and Black on this 19 yard TD pass. El Modena stuck to its running attack, and in the past that mightve gotten Dana Hills, but the Dolphins met the challenge. 90 OT . I have a passion for playing the WR position and you will get the very best from me. 26-year-old Michael James Snitzler, a Santa Ana resident, is a former El Modena High School varsity football coach. He was honored as a Jim Staunton Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section in 2017.
Why did two drives stall? Im tired of that..
Dana Hills Football Pushes to Overtime at El Modena, Falls in First CIF This season, with the CIF-SS system now being based on calpreps.coms computer power rankings, Dana Hills opened with a rating that wouldve put them in Division 13 at the end of the year. It was just a high school football game played six seasons ago.
El Modena football overpowers El Dorado to stay undefeated Ive learned from some of your favorite players and taught some of them some things I do well at the WR position. We worked really hard for this game, said El Modena senior defensive tackle Esteban Choucair. Santa Ana College (2007) Bill Gibbons is like a living legend around here, he said. Three years ago, Paul Orris replaced Jack Errion, who retired after 11 years as Corona del Mars basketball coach. Steve's first byline appeared in the Register in 1979. El Modena coach Matt Mitchell considered San Juan Hills (0-6) his teams first challenge so far but his team easily passed. A strong Vanguard team in 1978 had lost its only game of the season to Edison. Its a good thing though weve had more Ws than Ls, he said. The Vanguards stingy defense almost recorded the shutout but San Juan Hills Sullivan Land scored on a 6-yard TD run with 55 seconds left in the fourth. . (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena running back Owen Smith, left, runs along the sideline for more yardage as he is chased by San Juan Hills defensive back Isaiah Bennett on a pass play in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022.