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Hes had such a good thing going with the parents and the players, its tough to see him leave.. El Modena had possession, and Frasco was scrambling near his teams end zone. Sign In School Page; Team Page . 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. At least with having the others there, it wasnt like bringing in an entirely new program. TOUCHDOWN: Dana Hills strikes back. Personalized, one-on-one instruction is the secret to improved skills and increased confidence. Santiago HS (Garden Grove) 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. We just shot ourselves in the foot a little too often, Henney said, didnt have enough time to get our playmakers the ball in certain occasions. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. 2018 Varsity assistant at El Modena HS. View career profiles, stats, photos and video highlights. I hate to see it go, but you know it has to happen. Los Angeles, David Lindley, guitarist best known for work with Jackson Browne, dies at 78, With Marcus Morris sidelined, Clippers look to stabilize lineup and rotations, With their playoff lives at stake, Darvin Ham challenges Lakers effort and urgency, Lakers playoff hopes take another hit after comeback fades vs. Minnesota, Ducks strike with a pair of late power-play goals to defeat Canadiens, With Norman Powell out, Clippers are edged at Sacramento for fifth loss in a row. Many county high school coaches can relate to that experience. 435-652-7628. But, after an inspirational post-game talk, which Cuccia attended, Brown said the players were remotivated to win a Southern Section championship--something no Whittier Christian team had done. Lester, who said he will remain at the school for at least three more years as a physical education teacher, was hired the same year that Mullen was named athletic director at El Modena. "Our negotiators (talked) to him for several hours and finally convinced him to give himself up peacefully," Amat said. When Bob asked me if I would take over, I had no intention of being the head coach, Backstrom said. McWhinney, then only 25, took over for his former high school coach, Ernie Johnson. The Vanguards took their opening possession 56 yards on seven plays for a score. Perhaps, running back Jim Torok paid him the ultimate compliment in 1981, when he said: Hes the best. Hell admit that, by all rights, his team should not have had a remote hope of winning the game. We always had something to prove.. 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. Its tough love (to get ready for league and CIF).. Varsity assistant at Orange HS 1 year with Dick Hill 1997. 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. Head Coach Myers, Michael Offensive Line Mitchell, Joe Assistant Coach Mendoza, Joe . (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena wide receiver Blake Armstrong, left, reaches for the goal line to score a touchdown as he is grabbed by San Juan Hills defensive back Isaiah Bennett, right, in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. Under those circumstances, I accepted. Varsity Football (2019 - 2020) Team Record (5 - 6, 1 - 2) Roster (57) . November 5, 2021 12:21AM . In one period of years from 1978 to 1985, we had a run of eight straight years where we were in at least the semifinals every year. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ZachCav and follow our sports coverage on Twitter @SouthOCSports. It was like we had to battle to get respect from other teams. 26-year-old Michael James Snitzler, a Santa Ana resident, is a former El Modena High School varsity football coach. I have coached kids to high school guys to college guys. And a loss for The Ted and Bob Show, which can now only be seen in reruns. When will the Stallions get their first victory? To climax the series of plays, he threw a 32-yard touchdown pass, and El Modena tied the score, 7-7. El Modena HS Varsity Football. 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. 26-year-old Michael James Snitzler, a Santa Ana resident, is a former El Modena High School varsity football coach. Califf kicked another field goal, this one from 36 yards, to make it 14-6. El Segundo 4, Torrance 2. . But while Lester admits that his staff does most of the coaching, many final decisions rest on his shoulders. 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. Subscriptions Smith snuck behind coverage to pull in a 31-yard pass in the end zone for a touchdown and a 28-6 lead. Im serious. Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. (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. Every time he talks, he makes me feel so good . Team talk with a humble, two-way baller @HitchensMayson of 5-0 @elmodenafb @ElmoHSAthletics @OrangeUnifiedCA @OSmith_5 @elishah_jackett @ocvarsity @SteveFryer pic.twitter.com/XgrWOXB4Ar, Dan Albano (@ocvarsityguy) September 24, 2022. (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. Mike DiGiovanna has been covering Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Times since 1995 and spent 19 years as the Angels beat writer and two seasons on the Dodgers. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park quarterback Vince Lagatta, left, gets rid of the ball as El Modena defensive tackle Shane Whitehill, center, and outside linebacker Kyle Medel close in during the first quarter of a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Smith, a senior who also is El Modenas leading rusher, on Thursday rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. The Spartans, who are No. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena running back Owen Smith, center, pushes past the Villa Park defense for a big gain in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. @bokellyy @omarjayeblack1 @OwenCha16498928, Dana Hills leads El Modena, 14-10, 2:40 2Q. ORANGE El Modena was dominant in the trenches and cruised to a 38-0 win over Santa Ana in a nonleague football game Thursday at El Modena High. Ledesma rallied the Vanguards with less than two minutes to go, and he won the unwinnable game on a nine-yard pass to wide receiver Scott Buehler with 50 seconds left. That was a big disappointment because the kids had really wanted to win league and losing to them twice was a major setback toward the goal, Brown said. How good are the Vanguards? I will focus on technique and being efficient in and out of breaks. Find trainers in your area El Modena HS Football Program. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. He always made me feel like I was part of the decision making, and kind of groomed me for the job, I think. . Shoutout to Coach Mitchell for presenting and sharing his insights at the 2023 Los Angeles Football Coaching Clinic! I would like to get away from football film forever. ORANGE El Modena coaches tried the its just another game approach to Thursdays football contest against Villa Park. 2003 to 2010 Head Varsity football coach at Santiago of Garden Grove. (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. Hes been like a second father to me., Said Lukenbill, an assistant: This is the end of an era and a lot of good times. Then he could stand the growing pain no more. You have to give the other team credit for that.. Orange Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students in all academic programs and school activities. There was just an incredible amount of pressure (to win), McWhinney said. Incredible. The Vanguard disaster occurred early in the second quarter. The thing was, they wanted Bob to continue coaching, but they also realized that (his years of coaching) were numbered. 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). When I went to El Modena, we were always considered the underdogs, even though we had won the CIF (Southern Conference title in 1978), Frasco said. High School Sports. No one was hurt. One of the Captains of 1989 CIF Finalist team with Tom Meiss as head coach. Adams completed his final six passes to finish with 68 yards passing and a touchdown. If we didnt, I think theyd be calling for my neck. 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. 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.. It seemed like Kerwin Bell scored four or five touchdowns, Frasco recalled. El Modenas players approached it differently. El Modenas game-opening possession ended when the Vanguards failed to convert on fourth-and-2 at the Villa Park 40 when Smith was tackled by Eddie Rodriguez for a 1-yard loss. Steve Barrett, Ocean Views baseball coach, knows the feeling. He was honored as a Jim Staunton Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section in 2017. 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(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. Our coaches our dedicated! (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. You cant put words to how I feel. Guess scored on a weaving-through-the-middle run of 28 yards to stretch the advantage to 21-6 early in the fourth quarter. The transition, they say, was surprisingly smooth because they shared many of the same philosophies and strategies as the former coach. El Modenas defense and special teams delivered its offense excellent field possession early in the fourth quarter and Hitchens capped a 21-yard drive with a 4-yard TD run to make it 29-0. The Spartans start Crestview League games at Yorba Linda on Oct. 14. Smith help set up the score with a 43-yard run to the San Juan Hills 30. Villa Park has a nonleague game next week against Canyon, on Friday, Oct. 7 at El Modena. Assistant Coach Mendoza, Joe Assistant Coach Kulda, Greg Assistant Coach Tafua, Steve . Next week, El Modena takes on Villa Park while San Juan Hills plays at Tesoro. Smith punctuated the possession with a 6-yard TD run and ran in the 2-point conversion after a penalty by San Juan Hills. 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). The Dolphins gave it all they had and more, but as Dana Hills first CIF-SS playoff game since 2013 dragged on into overtime, it was the Vanguards that emerged from the mist victorious. He won Associated Press Sports Editors awards for game-story writing in 2001, feature-story writing in 2017 and breaking news in 2019. 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. 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I dont think it wasnt until the fourth of fifth game of the season that I could actually smile.. Dana Hills (8-3) broke through some barriers for the program this season. In his 14 years at El Rancho, Johnson had led the school to five Southern Section championship games, winning three. (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. Black caught three passes for 84 yards. San Juan Hills entered 0-5 for the second consecutive season. He also was his usual disruptive self on defense at linebacker. (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. He also writes about high school football recruiting, including The Register's annual FAB 15 teams that list the top high school football players in the Western U.S. before National Signing Day. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Speaking of bad luck, the El Modena Vanguards--or the Ducks as their colorful coach prefers--actually had to absorb the majority of it. For some African Americans,they inspire outrage; for others, a new sense of empowerment. 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. It was a team yearning to be coached, Henney said. Over in the Goliath camp, members of the former No. I hated going to play at El Modena; I just never liked the place . Doug Rozsa, an El Modena linebacker, the student body president and one of the Rozsa triplets, remembers fellow students telling him their team would be lucky to score at all against the countrys third-ranked team. Hes great! In 2015, Dan received the Bud Dwyer Jr. media award from the Southern California High School Football Coaches Association. The Vanguards went on a scouting mission to watch Edison play a talented Canyon team the previous week. Villa Park struggled to establish an offensive flow and wounding up using two quarterbacks. View all coaching experience. Lewis appeared to be dealing with a leg injury after the contest. 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. 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. It turned out to be one of those storybook seasons, really, Brown said. Two plays later Smith scored on a 1-yard run around right end for a 14-3 lead. In his 20 years at El Modena, Lester has had just two losing seasons, in 1969 (2-6-1) and 1973 (3-5-1). Ledesma completed 6 of 11 passes for 139 yards in the second half against the Chargers. Im a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. Some coaches, especially those who had been on the staff for a long time before accepting the head coaching job, say replacing a very successful coach was not much of a problem at all. Football Recruiting / California / Orange, CA / El Modena High School / Jackson Keays. 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 Menu Join Team. College basketball: So whats the deal with Oregons new floor? We will be working the core, dynamic warm ups and then depended on how the client moves different tools for their tool box. His career record at El Modena was 157-58-8. I was pretty sure that all of the basketball parents wanted Bill to come back. The shorthand lingo of the Fred Kelly Stadium scoreboard described it thus: El Modena 28, Edison 27. Steve does concert reviews for the Register, too, when time permits. Both touchdowns were thrown to senior Omarjaye Black for 68 yards and 19 yards. This is exactly the type of training we were looking for. Dana Hills remained in front thanks to an enormous defensive play by Dendiu. Even the principal here (John Meyers) called me in and said he expected to have a winning season. By 2017, the El Modena football program was . It was a sensitive situation.. Its a tough act to follow.. Its not easy to sever something thats been important to you for so long, but I know that on the weekends, when everyone else is out playing, were here 10 hours Saturday and 10 hours Sunday, watching film and eating Jack-in-The-Box hotdogs, Lester said. . 2 years Defensive Back, Punt Returner, Kick Returner. All League 1st Team WR (2006) 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. Mark that as the first major accomplishment in the Henneys tenure as head coach. I have a passion for playing the WR position and you will get the very best from me. Jack Elsner, El Modena principal, said that he wont name a replacement until January. September 29, 1979, was a strange kind of Saturday night in Orange. Photo: Zach Cavanagh. Add Video. 15 Offers 4 Visits 0 Coach Visits. Reach Another Level with a Private Utah Football Coach. Player Rating i 247Sports. Snitzler is currently in custody being held in lieu of $30,000 bail. Bill was a very popular coach here with the kids and the parents, Brown said. 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. Support Local Journalism People around here expect results, and they expect them quick. 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 . 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. DP Times Daily 1-ranked football team in California, the Edison Chargers, dont care to remember that particular game. The play set up another El Modena touchdown. Youre going to be bummed out. The Vanguards ran for 280 yards and four . Located in an unincorporated area between Tustin and Orange,. Phone. Lester had great rapport with his assistant coaches and players. By contrast, only one El Modena player went on to play football at a four-year school. Dana Hills football. Email at zcavanagh@picketfencemedia.com. Early in the third quarter Hitchens recovered at Villa Park fumble at the Spartans 26 and returned it to the 5. But in Backstroms first season, the Vanguards failed to advance to the Southern Section playoffs. During football season, he partners with Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis on OCVarsity's Gridiron Show and hosts a weekly podcast on Trinity League football. 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.. CLICK HERE FOR THE EL MODENA FOOTBALL BLAST PAGE. Lester, who had been the coach since the school opened in 1966, won three Southern Section titles in that time and lost two others in overtime. He said, I expect results and then well talk (about having a job at the end of the season). Email. @dhhs_athletics pic.twitter.com/dsg4t9Eerl. Speaking of bad luck, the El Modena Vanguards--or the Ducks as their colorful coach prefers--actually had to absorb the majority of it. The Dolphins got to their first CIF-SS playoff game in eight years by posting their best regular-season record since 2009 the last year Dana Hills won a playoff game. . In the second half, it was the defenses that reigned. He also had two receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. I am married with 3 children & 1 grandchild. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena quarterback Xzavior Guess runs into the end zone to score a touchdown against Villa Park in the fourth quarter in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Some people thought it was funny that Lester would even have the audacity to mention winning. Scouting Report (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. Former El Modena High School coach Michael James Snitzler, 26, was charged Wednesday with misdemeanor unlawful sexual intercourse and child annoyance following investigating by Orange police . (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park cheer during the game against El Modena in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. When the defense came on the field, he exited for the hospital, where X-rays revealed he had broken his forearm. Also many years as a Head Wrestling coach of boys and girls. Lesters career coaching record is 213-86-10, for a winning percentage of .706. WR/DB Coach @bokellyy @omarjayeblack1, Dana Hills leads El Modena, 7-3, 6:37 1Q, CIF-SS D5. There was pain, and it was just kind of flopping around. Blake Califf kicked a 39-yard field goal to put the Spartans on top 3-0 midway through the first quarter. You hate to lose, San Juan Hills coach Robert Frith said before the game of the schedule. "I think we're good," Mitchell said. 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. A strong Vanguard team in 1978 had lost its only game of the season to Edison. 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. Its my last high school football game. 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? 2014 Varsity assistant at Orange HS. Father and son will be on opposite sidelines when the two teams meet next Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. When he finally resigned in October, it was a big disappointment for the kids, most of them were seniors. @dhhs_athletics @hdendiu pic.twitter.com/I3WMFdMhOk. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Nov 3 Shane Whitehill continues to rack up sacks with another one to force Pasadena to Punt! Doug Rozsa remembers that El Modena had been selected to finish fourth in the Century League in 1979. Both are nonleague games. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. 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). The pair worked together for three years before Mullen left to coach at Villa Park. Going forward, this Dolphin team may have changed the path of the Dana Hills football program.
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