3920 E. Spring Street, Orange, CA 92869 714-997-6331, For questions regarding the El Modena Football Program and getting signed up, please contact Head Varsity Coach Matt Mitchell at, For questions regarding the El Modena Football Freshman team, please contact Freshman Head Coach Chris Esperanzaat, For questions regarding the El Modena Football Boosters and to join our weekly mailing list, please contact Football Boosters President Linda Manionat. Email at zcavanagh@picketfencemedia.com. Many county high school coaches can relate to that experience. Black caught three passes for 84 yards. . The Dolphins battled. I played HS football in the toughest league in CA, the trinity league at Servite HS. You hate to lose, San Juan Hills coach Robert Frith said before the game of the schedule. 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. Even when you have a good win, the whole thinking is, What went wrong in the win? Email. But in Backstroms first season, the Vanguards failed to advance to the Southern Section playoffs. When the defense came on the field, he exited for the hospital, where X-rays revealed he had broken his forearm. 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. I didnt tell anyone for a while. I remember it as if it were yesterday. If you are fast, sweet but technique and knowledge will help you win all the time. But Rush, who had been an assistant to Crow for 10 years, said the pressure was minimal, if any. Shane Whitehill II CO 25'II El Modena football II 3.6 gpa II DT, TE II Villa Park struggled to establish an offensive flow and wounding up using two quarterbacks. Villa Park has a nonleague game next week against Canyon, on Friday, Oct. 7 at El Modena. In nine years, Cuccias teams won seven Olympic League championships, compiled a 180-49 overall record and reached the Southern Section final three times. Hitchens, a running back/linebacker, capped the march with a 12-yard touchdown run with 7:49 left in the period. They scored 49 points in a win over Foothill on Saturday, Oct. 8. OCDA alleges that he initiated the 10-hour standoff with police while armed in . He dodged out to the 20-yard line, where he was hit by an Edison safety. The Vanguards opened a 22-0 lead late in the third quarter on a 27-yard TD pass from Xzavior Guess to Blake Armstrong on a fourth-and-7. While the ride through the 2021 season was fun, getting off the train this early hurt for a stellar senior class that led the Dolphins to this spot. When you had a quality quarterback like Frasco, you probably ignored some of the back-ups.. Scouting Report Yet, some witnesses still claim that it was the most exciting game they had ever seen. This will be a hard-fought game, and Edison should emerge victorious by a point. Head Coach Myers, Michael Offensive Line Mitchell, Joe Assistant Coach Mendoza, Joe . Frasco had never broken a bone in his life, but as soon as he got to his feet, he feared he had experienced the first. In his first season, Henney got this Dolphins program to set its sights higher and showed that it belonged with teams of El Modenas caliber. No. Dana Hills defense stepped up to force a grinding game from El Modena, but despite a field goal on the Dolphins overtime possession, the Vanguards found the end zone to capture the win, 23-20, in a CIF-SS Division 5 first round game on Thursday, Nov. 4. 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 College basketball: So whats the deal with Oregons new floor? We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. Under those circumstances, I accepted. Ledesma completed 6 of 11 passes for 139 yards in the second half against the Chargers. El Modena (11-0) advances to next week's second round against Friday's Bishop Diego-Vista Murrieta winner, while Pasadena, which started the season with a 15-14 loss to La Serna, ends the way. Rick went in and played a heck of a football game, Lester said. Its tough love (to get ready for league and CIF).. In his first season, Henney got this Dolphins' program to set its sights higher and showed that it belonged . His next scheduled court appearance is May 12 at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. Coaches Contact List - Click Here UPDATED PHYSICALS INFORMATION 2022-2023: INFORMATION ON PHYSICALS Physical Examination Form Health History Form TOUCHDOWN: Dana Hills strikes back. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 7 Coach Mitchell giving the refs a pregame pep talk!! And he wouldnt wish the experience on anyone. How good are the Vanguards? puts a smile on my face. 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El Modenas defense did its part by holding the Stallions to 83 yards offense in the first half, most of which came on the final 1:30 on the arm of Tollefson. I just knew they favored Bill to come back.. Frasco had been such a fine quarterback the year before, and we knew he would be such a great one that we wanted to work with him. I wasnt sure, but I had a pretty good idea it was busted, he said. El Modena had to string together a 13-play drive to get back in front, 17-14, and the Dolphins responded on the next drive to tie the score, 17-17, on a 34-yard field goal by senior Kian Afrookhteh. Both teams made mistakes on offense in the. 15 in this weeks county rankings, have played a challenging schedule. In February, Snitzler was accused of meeting the student and communicating with the victim via text messages. Head Freshmen coach at Orange HS 1998. 2015-2017 Varsity assistant at Garden Grove HS. I dont think it wasnt until the fourth of fifth game of the season that I could actually smile.. He turned a program that once had problems having a winning season into a program that was a big winner. Its not that it hasnt been a marvelous experience--it certainly has--but Im getting more selfish with my time. 435-652-7628. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Coming into this program when we did, in four years, to say that we flipped around a program, I cant really put words to that.. . 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Three weeks later, the Heralds won the 2-AA title. Steve Barrett, Ocean Views baseball coach, knows the feeling. Thirteen members of that Edison team received football scholarships. Go in there and do a job. . Speaking of bad luck, the El Modena Vanguards--or the Ducks as their colorful coach prefers--actually had to absorb the majority of it. "I think we're good," Mitchell said. I hate to see it go, but you know it has to happen. @dhhs_athletics @tonyhenney pic.twitter.com/EkBPyGIPnA, South OC Sports (@SouthOCsports) November 5, 2021, I thought we fought like a team that belonged, Dana Hills coach Tony Henney said. 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. As the fog descended upon Fred Kelly Stadium, Dana Hills went blow-for-blow against a physical and tested El Modena squad. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 14 El Modena answered its question emphatically Friday night with a well-rounded 29-6 victory against No. The stress never seemed to affect Lester, though. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), An El Modena cheerleader entertains the crowd with a series of flips before the start of the game against Villa Park in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Santiago HS (Garden Grove) El Modena dominated the first half, yards-wise, 201 yards of offense to Villa Parks 61, but had a lead of only 7-3 at halftime. 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. Its my last high school football game. Dont get the DP Times delivered to your home? I dont like to lose, and it gets to the point where you tend to dwell on the negative. 21 San Juan Hills at San Juan Hills High. Steve also is in the Southern California Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, and was the first journalist to receive the Contribution to Education award from the Orange County Department of Education. The first year I was varsity coach, he was still teaching on campus, so I could go to him for help and he welcomed it. 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. Runs Sex Offender screening on every coach, Ensures high quality coaches with verified reviews, Offers 24/7 support and helpful Athlete Advisors, Easy payments via credit card, no need for cash, Provides convenient scheduling with calendar integration, Enables automated reminders before training sessions, Captures post-session feedback directly from your coach. 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Its other loss also was to an undefeated team, Yorba Linda. In the second quarter, El Modena drove 55 yards on nine plays for another touchdown. 2000-2002 Varsity assistant coach at La Quinta with Guy Gardner. In that time, Crow had won a Central Conference title, and finished runner-up once as well. The Vanguards ran for 280 yards and four . ; Tomatomania 2023: Roger's Gardens, Corona del Mar, Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Show 2023: Sherman Gardens, Corona del Mar, Art & Frame Warehouse Sale - Village Gallery, Annual California Cool Art Auction, Benefit & Bash 2023: Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, 'Holi By The Sea' Festival Of Colors 2023: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach, Taxes in Retirement Seminar on March 9th and March 14th at The Boardwalk, Body Found In Santa Ana River Thursday After Heavy Rains: Report, Before & After Photos Show CA's Snowpack, Reservoirs After Storms, The Poop On Free-Range Cats And Your Lawn And Garden [Block Talk], Fountain Valley Area Pets Waiting To Be Adopted: Meet Sheeba, Scooby, Shiela & More. El Modena HS Varsity Football. No one wins the Sunset League three times in a row. At Whittier Christian, basketball Coach Bob Brown replaced Bill Cuccia last year after Cuccia resigned. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. El Modena quarterback Xzavior Guess, center, sprints through a hole in the Villa Park defense in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. By 2017, the El Modena football program was . I would like to get away from football film forever. (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. ORANGE The Dana Hills football team fought. 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. Twitter. Smith punctuated the possession with a 6-yard TD run and ran in the 2-point conversion after a penalty by San Juan Hills. 1-ranked football team in California, the Edison Chargers, dont care to remember that particular game. I walked on at BYU and learned the WR position my whole time there transitioning from QB to WR. Barrett said the success has made the transition much easier. Orange Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students in all academic programs and school activities. @ElModenaHS @emfb_mitchell @cespybaseball . When will the Stallions get their first victory? I have a passion for playing the WR position and you will get the very best from me. Hes had such a good thing going with the parents and the players, its tough to see him leave.. It was just a high school football game played six seasons ago. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 22 Elmo warming up for Brea-Olinda! By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 8 games started at WR. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena quarterback Xzavior Guess, center, sprints through a hole in the Villa Park defense in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. 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. But at the end of the day, (the schedule) is good for us. Chief among them was senior quarterback Bo Kelly, who completed 18 of 32 passes for 327 yards and two touchdowns. Next week, El Modena takes on Villa Park while San Juan Hills plays at Tesoro. Zach Cavanagh 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. Varsity Football (2019 - 2020) Team Record (5 - 6, 1 - 2) Roster (57) . 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. Get important news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. 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. Lester said 1979 was supposed to be a down year, and in fact the 79 team had already lost a game to Loara before meeting Edison. (Gibbons said his removal stemmed from incidents during a San Luis Obispo baseball tournament last spring in which three Ocean View players were suspended for violating team rules). (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. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena quarterback Xzavior Guess, left, pushes San Juan Hills defensive back Ryan Haghani away as he takes the ball for a gain in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. In his 14 years at El Rancho, Johnson had led the school to five Southern Section championship games, winning three. Nowadays, when players from the 1979 El Modena High School football team get together to recall a little of their glory days, that is the night that springs to mind. 877-845-6272. Not that it was any ill will toward me--I dont think it was. Varsity assistant at Orange HS 1 year with Dick Hill 1997. He then spent a year as a graduate assistant at Colorados Adams State College before moving to Duarte High to become head coach in 1963. Jack made it very easy for me because we had worked together (at Corona del Mar) for 11 years, Orris 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) Villa Park quarterback Vince Lagatta, left, rolls out of the pocket as he is chased and taken down by El Modena defensive . He was in the inaugural class inducted into the Santa Ana Unified School District Sports Hall of Fame. The pressure was so enormous . Before the 1985 season began, Bob Lester, El Modena High School football coach, promised himself that this would be a kick-back kind of year--that he wasn't going to get too excited on. 2 years Defensive Back, Punt Returner, Kick Returner. 1, Santa Margarita girls, Portola boys race to titles at Capistrano Valley swimming relays, Disneyland quietly removes controversial lyric from new parade soundtrack, Fannie Mae halts financing for 6,102 condos in Laguna Woods, Tax filing deadline moves to mid-October for most Californians, 2 arrested in Anaheim on suspicion of possessing $463,000 in stolen merchandise, Baram and Tioumentsev win World Junior title hours after their coach, Todd Sand, suffers heart attack, Lake Forest woman filed restraining order against daughter 8 years before being killed in their home, California weighs $360,000 in reparations to eligible Black residents, Taco Mesita opens flagship location in Old Town Tustin, OC Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday, March 5, Lake Forest man convicted of killing stepmom with pickaxe, As Adderall shortage continues, DEA plans to limit some telemedicine prescriptions, House where JonBenet Ramsey was found dead listed for sale for almost $7M, Columbia University permanently drops SAT, ACT admissions requirement, The Waterbed Doctor: California retailer lays claim to retro bed with nearly 40 years of service, sales, Felonious Florida podcast: Missing teenage girl leads to several cases of child sex trafficking, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. In March, Snitzler was accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with the student, according to Rackauckas. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena wide receiver Blake Armstrong, center, has the pass roll off of his fingertips in the end zone for an incomplete pass as San Juan Hills defensive back Rylan Schafer, left, and defensive back Dylan Wersching, right, apply pressure in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022.

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