(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. Chief among them was senior quarterback Bo Kelly, who completed 18 of 32 passes for 327 yards and two touchdowns. The key was holding Kerwin Bell, Frasco said. I will focus on technique and being efficient in and out of breaks. High School Sports. Villa Park got points on its first possession. 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. kelly.bills@dixie.edu. @dhhs_athletics pic.twitter.com/tIf1Y24Bwn, When you play your heart out and you have hopes for a ring, youre going to feel down and everything, Kelly said. El Modena's players approached it differently. (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. Santiago HS (Garden Grove) Villa Park has a nonleague game next week against Canyon, on Friday, Oct. 7 at El Modena. Advertising 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. 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). 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. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 7 Coach Mitchell giving the refs a pregame pep talk!! The Vanguard disaster occurred early in the second quarter. The Chargers destroyed Canyon, 43-14. I mean, he won the Sunset League in 1985, 86 and 87. Snitzler surrendered to police about 8:45 p.m., Amat said. I dont think it wasnt until the fourth of fifth game of the season that I could actually smile.. 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. (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. 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. September 29, 1979, was a strange kind of Saturday night in Orange. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 7 Varsity Football Linda Slajer Oct 2 Varsity Football Linda Slajer Oct 2 (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. Jen Amat told City News Service. FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA A north Orange County former varsity football coach faced multiple charges Wednesday regarding his start of a police standoff, while armed, in an El Modena High School classroom according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office. 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. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. ORANGE - El Modena coaches tried the "it's just another game" approach to Thursday's football contest against Villa Park. He won Associated Press Sports Editors awards for game-story writing in 2001, feature-story writing in 2017 and breaking news in 2019. In the second half, cornerback Eddie Martinez chipped in an interception to help the Vanguards defense. 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. El Modenas players approached it differently. Adams 6-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiah Leftwich with 2:29 remaining in the game completed the scoring. Sign In School Page; Team Page . But the pass play failed on the conversion. El Modena never led Edison until 4:52 remained and flanker Kurt Adams scored on a nine-yard run. Even the principal here (John Meyers) called me in and said he expected to have a winning season. Neil P. - I'm a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. 26-year-old Michael James Snitzler, a Santa Ana resident, is a former El Modena High School varsity football coach. Add Video. 2000-2002 Varsity assistant coach at La Quinta with Guy Gardner. Quarterback Michael Tollefson powered the drive with his running and finished with 63 yards on the ground. Smith snuck behind coverage to pull in a 31-yard pass in the end zone for a touchdown and a 28-6 lead. By 2017, the El Modena football program was . I love our kids and the time we had together was really a lot of fun.. It has also been harder and harder to lose. Gardening Stuff & Plant cuttings Exchange Feb 11th Irvine Great Park.]. You have to give the other team credit for that.. For less than the cost of a couple of cups of coffee a month, become an Insider member and continue to get Local News You Can Use from the only independently owned, dedicated local news organization in South Orange County. Hell admit that, by all rights, his team should not have had a remote hope of winning the game. 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. In football or economic terms, those fans got a colossal bargain. After El Modernas 14 play drive, Kelly hits Chambers for 56 yards and Black on this 19 yard TD pass. I hate to see it go, but you know it has to happen. In that sense, my first year was tough.. 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 San Juan Hills entered 0-5 for the second consecutive season. That was all either team would manage in the second half. At least with having the others there, it wasnt like bringing in an entirely new program. Afrookhteh knocked through a 26-yard field goal to put Dana Hills ahead, 20-17. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. The charges Snitzler is facing could result in a more than 10-year prison sentence, according to Rackauckas. Both touchdowns were thrown to senior Omarjaye Black for 68 yards and 19 yards. He put in just as many hours on the weekends, just as much work, and just as much worry. There was just an incredible amount of pressure (to win), McWhinney said. 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. El Monte 17, Rio Hondo Prep 7. McWhinney, then only 25, took over for his former high school coach, Ernie Johnson. He always made me feel like I was part of the decision making, and kind of groomed me for the job, I think. Nobody imagined the talented quarterback would have his arm broken from a second-quarter tackle and be lost for the rest of the season. (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. Photo: Zach Cavanagh. . No one wins the Sunset League three times in a row. In the second half, it was the defenses that reigned. (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. I dont know if you can ask for any more. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. Head Freshmen coach at Orange HS 1998. Key to the game--Much will depend on the effectiveness of the El Modena defense, particularly the Vanguards untested secondary. CLICK HERE FOR THE EL MODENA FOOTBALL BLAST PAGE. No receivers were available. Some people thought it was funny that Lester would even have the audacity to mention winning. When Edisons Dino Bell fumbled the kick-off, El Modena simply held on to the ball for the victory. Went to Orange HS. Player Rating i 247Sports. If we hadnt had a winning season, Im sure there might have been complaints, Rush said. I didnt think wed be dominating like this, but we knew this was a special group of guys.. It seemed like Kerwin Bell scored four or five touchdowns, Frasco recalled. 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. Incredible. Already have an account? You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Steve Fryer covers high school sports at the Orange County Register. El Modena coach Matt Mitchell considered San Juan Hills (0-6) his team's "first challenge" so far but his team easily passed. 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. 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. Head Coach Myers, Michael Offensive Line Mitchell, Joe Assistant Coach Mendoza, Joe . I just tried to hide it.. (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. 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 (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena quarterback Xzavior Guess (9) finds his way through the San Juan Hills defense in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. Its not the game that Lester is leaving. The Vanguards are ranked No. 2015-2017 Varsity assistant at Garden Grove HS. 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They have outscored their opponents 217-28. Mark that as the first major accomplishment in the Henney's tenure as head coach. The Vanguards went on a scouting mission to watch Edison play a talented Canyon team the previous week. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer). The transition, they say, was surprisingly smooth because they shared many of the same philosophies and strategies as the former coach. El Modena improved its record to 6-0 while Villa Park dropped to 2-4. At Whittier Christian, basketball Coach Bob Brown replaced Bill Cuccia last year after Cuccia resigned. It has been 30 years in the business and the time has come where I dont need it anymore, said Lester, El Modenas only football coach. Their opponents took a combined record of 20-2 into Friday. 25 Feb 2023 01:23:28 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. It was just a high school football game played six seasons ago. Linebacker Weston Port contributed to two sacks to help lead the Stallions defense. Frasco attended Weber State for a year before transferring to Santa Ana College and then on to San Jose State. He turned a program that once had problems having a winning season into a program that was a big winner. Lester had a kind of empty feeling. The Vanguards back-up quarterback, Rick Ledesma, had never thrown a pass in a varsity game. It was a different scenario than Ive been in. He also had two receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. 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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. 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. This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time. (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. Both teams made mistakes on offense in the. This is exactly the type of training we were looking for. Offensive tackle Bob Korb is an engineer, and fullback Jose Gill is a criminal investigator. I dont like to lose, and it gets to the point where you tend to dwell on the negative. 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. No. Barrett replaced former Seahawk Coach Bill Gibbons after Gibbons was fired last June. After that, Ledesma came on (during the remainder of the season) and became one of the finest quarterbacks we ever had.. Kelly Bills is in his second season as Dixie State's offensive coordinator. 2019-current Freshman assistant football coach at El Modena HS. "We worked. The Vanguards ran for 280 yards and four . Rick went in and played a heck of a football game, Lester said. I am married with 3 children & 1 grandchild. He dodged out to the 20-yard line, where he was hit by an Edison safety. And he wouldnt wish the experience on anyone. . If they remember it at all, the Chargers recall how hot and oppressive it felt as their bus pulled into Orange, and how tiny the visitors quarters at Fred Kelly seemed. We sat down every day during our office period and bounced things off each other. Dana Hills remained in front thanks to an enormous defensive play by Dendiu. To climax the series of plays, he threw a 32-yard touchdown pass, and El Modena tied the score, 7-7. When you talk about legends, as coaches, were all legends in our own minds.. Steve does concert reviews for the Register, too, when time permits. "I think we're good," Mitchell said. The Vanguards stuck to the ground and rushed in a five-yard touchdown to take the game, 23-20. For the team with the broken-armed quarterback, the mascot that waddles, the set of identical triplets on the line and a 20-pound disadvantage at nearly every position, Sept. 29th still marks the best of the good times. Before the game, Lester had grimly predicted, "We don't. In overtime, Dana Hills got hit with one more holding penalty to stall their one extra possession. El Modena got the games only first-half touchdown on an 11-yard pass from Guess to Sam Astor. El Modena High School (Orange, CA) Varsity Football El Modena Vanguards Varsity Boys Football Orange, CA FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / El Modena High School Football El Modena Football OVERALL 11-1 0.92 Win % LEAGUE 3-0 1st North Hills HOME6-0 AWAY5-1 NEUTRAL0-0 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. You could tell that they wanted to be good at this, and it was something that meant something to them. It was a team yearning to be coached, Henney said. Especially because the Diablos finished last season 12-1 overall. A native of East Lyme, Conn., and a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, he began writing for The Times in 1981. @dhhs_athletics @hdendiu pic.twitter.com/I3WMFdMhOk. While attending Vanguard University, Brandon also started his coaching career as an assistant football coach at El Modena High School in 2014. 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. 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. Two days following the April 23 standoff, Snitzler was charged with possessing a firearm in a school zone, discharging or attempting to discharge a firearm in a gun-free school zone -- all of which are felonies -- and possession of ammunition on school property, a misdemeanor, according to Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas.
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