In the end, the ultimate responsibility comes back to me, Lester said. When Edisons Dino Bell fumbled the kick-off, El Modena simply held on to the ball for the victory. It was a team yearning to be coached, Henney said. Get important news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. It really opened our eyes. ASA College Brooklyn, NY (2017) Photo: Zach Cavanagh. Coach is willing to travel up to 50 miles, Qualified Private Coach To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. I will focus on technique and being efficient in and out of breaks. Black caught three passes for 84 yards. --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.. Dana Hills needed a stop to win its first playoff game since 2009, but El Modena needed just four plays to earn the win. This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time. In 2015, Dan received the Bud Dwyer Jr. media award from the Southern California High School Football Coaches Association. Steve's first byline appeared in the Register in 1979. A native of East Lyme, Conn., and a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, he began writing for The Times in 1981. Shoutout to Coach Mitchell for presenting and sharing his insights at the 2023 Los Angeles Football Coaching Clinic! ORANGE - El Modena coaches tried the "it's just another game" approach to Thursday's football contest against Villa Park. Scouting Report Steve also writes a weekly column that covers pro and college sports, and other topics. Hes had such a good thing going with the parents and the players, its tough to see him leave.. Next week, El Modena takes on Villa Park while San Juan Hills plays at Tesoro. Sign In School Page; Team Page . But at the end of the day, (the schedule) is good for us. 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. You have to give the other team credit for that.. 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. 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. We sat down every day during our office period and bounced things off each other. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ZachCav and follow our sports coverage on Twitter @SouthOCSports. Incredible. The Vanguards ran for 280 yards and four . Quarterback Michael Tollefson powered the drive with his running and finished with 63 yards on the ground. El Modena sophomore quarterback Xzavior Guess completed 12 of 16 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns. 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 Modena stuck to its running attack, and in the past that mightve gotten Dana Hills, but the Dolphins met the challenge. Two plays later Smith scored on a 1-yard run around right end for a 14-3 lead. (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. I didnt think wed be dominating like this, but we knew this was a special group of guys.. Zach Cavanagh is the sports editor for Picket Fence Media. DP Times Daily 2014 Varsity assistant at Orange HS. Its a good thing though weve had more Ws than Ls, he said. 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. Today, some of the Vanguards are college students, such as the Rozsa triplets, who attend UCLA. 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Ask Bob Lester, Vanguard coach. Many county coaches side with Backstrom in that replacing a successful coach isnt too difficult--especially when the former coach helps when he can. The Vanguards Mayson Hitchens had two catches for 44 yards, one of them a reception of a short pass over the middle that he turned into a 38-yard gain by bowling over three defenders. Father and son will be on opposite sidelines when the two teams meet next Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. El Modena outscored its previous four opponents a combined 160-9 and stuck to that script from the start. 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. . 8 games started at WR. 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. Mark that as the first major accomplishment in the Henneys tenure as head coach. Smith rushed for 20 and 12 yards on his first two carries, the first two plays from scrimmage of the game. 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 20 years at El Modena, Lester has had just two losing seasons, in 1969 (2-6-1) and 1973 (3-5-1). Steve Fryer covers high school sports at the Orange County Register. We hadnt beaten them since 2007.. Dana Hills remained in front thanks to an enormous defensive play by Dendiu. The Vanguards finished with 209 yards rushing mostly behind left tackle Grant Walker, left guard Roman Lira, center Anthony Lopez, right guard Michael Anaya and Washington-committed right tackle Elishah Jackett. San Juan Hills entered 0-5 for the second consecutive season. He put in just as many hours on the weekends, just as much work, and just as much worry. Its a tough act to follow.. 1-ranked football team in California, the Edison Chargers, dont care to remember that particular game. Youre going to be bummed out. Yet, some witnesses still claim that it was the most exciting game they had ever seen. Kelly Bills is in his second season as Dixie State's offensive coordinator. 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. Some people thought it was funny that Lester would even have the audacity to mention winning. Ledesma fumbled on the two-point conversion attempt, but Adams recovered in the end zone for a 22-21 lead. 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. If you are fast, sweet but technique and knowledge will help you win all the time. Santa Ana College (2007) 866-495-5172. With all that hard work I was able to play with the Bills and learn from top guys like Stefan diggs and Gabe Davis. Our coaches our dedicated! In the second half, it was the defenses that reigned. TOUCHDOWN: Dana Hills responds lightning fast. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena running back Owen Smith (5) almost breaks away from San Juan Hills defensive back Isaiah Bennett who pushes him out of bounds in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. 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. Ive learned from some of your favorite players and taught some of them some things I do well at the WR position. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), San Juan Hills wide receiver Jon Jack Shigo hangs onto a pass to make the reception against El Modena in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. I just knew they favored Bill to come back.. And he wouldnt wish the experience on anyone. Going forward, this Dolphin team may have changed the path of the Dana Hills football program. 877-845-6272. I wasnt sure, but I had a pretty good idea it was busted, he said. New era of football begins at Mater Dei under coach Frank McManus. It turned out to be one of those storybook seasons, really, Brown said. (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. 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. Guess scored on a weaving-through-the-middle run of 28 yards to stretch the advantage to 21-6 early in the fourth quarter. Why did we give up 129 yards? We knew he was a skilled kid, but we really hadnt worked with him. El Modena improved its record to 6-0 while Villa Park dropped to 2-4. Bell did get back in stride in the second half, finishing with two touchdowns and a total of 134 yards rushing. Both are nonleague games. View all coaching experience. (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. WR/DB Coach Under those circumstances, I accepted. He returned to watch the game with his arm in a sling. Brown said the season hit a low point when Orange Lutheran--a longtime rival--defeated Whittier Christian for the second time. Its my last high school football game. 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! 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.. Barrett replaced former Seahawk Coach Bill Gibbons after Gibbons was fired last June. 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I was in way over my head. None of the 6,500 people who sat transfixed in Fred Kelly Stadium will ever forget it, either. I hate to see it go, but you know it has to happen. At Whittier Christian, basketball Coach Bob Brown replaced Bill Cuccia last year after Cuccia resigned. I hated going to play at El Modena; I just never liked the place . Marty McWhinney knows what its like to come in on the heels of a legend. CIF-SS D5. But if there was any pressure, it was self-made. Rick went in and played a heck of a football game, Lester said. Support Local Journalism The only problem I was feeling was that we always expected so much success at El Modena, Backstrom said. . (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park cheer during the game against El Modena in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. 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Menu Join Team. . But Rush, who had been an assistant to Crow for 10 years, said the pressure was minimal, if any. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena running back Owen Smith turns the corner and sprints up field against San Juan Hills in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. Blake Califf kicked a 39-yard field goal to put the Spartans on top 3-0 midway through the first quarter. Sign in here. Chambers caught three passes for 115 yards. Doug Rozsa remembers that El Modena had been selected to finish fourth in the Century League in 1979. 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. High School Sports. Dana Hills Football Pushes to Overtime at El Modena, Falls in First CIF-SS Playoff Game in 8 Years. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. In that sense, my first year was tough.. 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 led 14-10. He was honored as a Jim Staunton Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section in 2017. But the coaches told us, Theyre the same age as you. El Modena never led Edison until 4:52 remained and flanker Kurt Adams scored on a nine-yard run. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. No receivers were available. He was in the inaugural class inducted into the Santa Ana Unified School District Sports Hall of Fame. El Modena 11, Placentia Valencia 1. This is exactly the type of training we were looking for. 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. Ive probably spent literally years watching film.. Go in there and do a job. . (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena wide receiver Blake Armstrong signals a touchdown along with the referee after scoring on a pass play against San Juan Hills in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. (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) Villa Park quarterback Vince Lagatta, left, rolls out of the pocket as he is chased and taken down by El Modena defensive . 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. The season, which ended with last weeks 14-13 loss to Santa Ana in the Southern Conference semifinals, had every ounce of stress that his previous 19 at El Modena had. On the Dolphins ensuing possession, Kelly extended and found senior Owen Chambers deep on a 56-yard pass, and on the next play, Kelly fired it up the middle to Black on a 19-yard touchdown pass. El Modena Captains getting ready for the coin toss against Yorba Linda! 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. El Modena had possession, and Frasco was scrambling near his teams end zone. The play set up another El Modena touchdown. . Frasco attended Weber State for a year before transferring to Santa Ana College and then on to San Jose State. Reach Another Level with a Private Utah Football Coach. I couldnt believe what happened.. In overtime, Dana Hills got hit with one more holding penalty to stall their one extra possession. 4TH DOWN: Dana Hills stops the El Modena drive on this Hayden Dendiu breakup. El Modena HS Football Program. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, 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. 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. Chief among them was senior quarterback Bo Kelly, who completed 18 of 32 passes for 327 yards and two touchdowns. 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. (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. The Stallions have again played a strong schedule. Im a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. 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.
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