(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. 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 wasnt going to get too excited on Friday nights, and that he wasnt going to lose any sleep worrying about what play to call on third and short. And he still yells at me if I do something wrong, and still pats me on the back when I do something right.. In football or economic terms, those fans got a colossal bargain. 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. But Backstrom said he never heard any grumbling from the players, their parents or the administration. 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I was pretty sure that all of the basketball parents wanted Bill to come back. (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. 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. I will focus on technique and being efficient in and out of breaks. 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). Yet, some witnesses still claim that it was the most exciting game they had ever seen. I was in way over my head. (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. The Dolphins were assessed nine penalties for 125 total yards. Head Coach Myers, Michael Offensive Line Mitchell, Joe Assistant Coach Mendoza, Joe . 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. Marty McWhinney knows what its like to come in on the heels of a legend. Rick went in and played a heck of a football game, Lester said. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), The Villa Park drum major salutes during the playing of the National Anthem before the start of the game against El Modena in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. @bokellyy @omarjayeblack1, Dana Hills leads El Modena, 7-3, 6:37 1Q, CIF-SS D5. In his 20 years at El Modena, Lester has had just two losing seasons, in 1969 (2-6-1) and 1973 (3-5-1). . By contrast, only one El Modena player went on to play football at a four-year school. The play set up another El Modena touchdown. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO El Modena and San Juan Hills each carried questions into their clash of teams ranked in the Orange County Top 25. (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. To climax the series of plays, he threw a 32-yard touchdown pass, and El Modena tied the score, 7-7. 15 Offers 4 Visits 0 Coach Visits. I think if there was a time that people might have second-guessed me, that couldve been it.. I didnt tell anyone for a while. Its a good thing though weve had more Ws than Ls, he said. Advertising Athletics - El Modena High School El Modena High School Athletic Director: Ed Drzanek EMHS Athletics Showcase Message EMHS Athletics Showcase Message Loading. Coach is willing to travel up to 50 miles, Qualified Private Coach 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. The only problem I was feeling was that we always expected so much success at El Modena, Backstrom said. Offensive tackle Bob Korb is an engineer, and fullback Jose Gill is a criminal investigator. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park cheer during the game against El Modena in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. In that time, Errion led Corona del Mar to three Southern Section championship games, of which the school won two. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer). 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. Our defense played well tonight, said El Modena coach Matt Mitchell. Grew up in Orange. McWhinney, who two weeks ago was hired to replace Jerry Howell as football coach at Foothill High School, accepted his first head coaching job 20 years ago at El Rancho High School in Pico Rivera. . It was Kelly and the Dolphins quick-strike offense that put Dana Hills in control in the first half, 14-10. (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. Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach. Email. El Modena HS Football Program. 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. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), San Juan Hills quarterback Michael Butter Tollefson looks to fire a pass against El Modena in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. Advertise with us. Jack made it very easy for me because we had worked together (at Corona del Mar) for 11 years, Orris said. El Modena improved its record to 6-0 while Villa Park dropped to 2-4. . Head Freshmen coach at Orange HS 1998. 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. El Modena HS Varsity Football. Varsity Football (2019 - 2020) Team Record (5 - 6, 1 - 2) Roster (57) . He was in the inaugural class inducted into the Santa Ana Unified School District Sports Hall of Fame. Kelly finds Black on a screen, Black finds blockers and sprints 68 yards to the end zone. El Modena Captains getting ready for the coin toss against Yorba Linda! But while Lester admits that his staff does most of the coaching, many final decisions rest on his shoulders. That makes a big difference, I think.. 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. Smith punctuated the possession with a 6-yard TD run and ran in the 2-point conversion after a penalty by San Juan Hills. CLICK HERE FOR THE EL MODENA FOOTBALL BLAST PAGE. Three years ago, Paul Orris replaced Jack Errion, who retired after 11 years as Corona del Mars basketball coach. The Vanguards took their opening possession 56 yards on seven plays for a score. Steve also writes a weekly column that covers pro and college sports, and other topics. CoachUp now makes private football coaching affordable and convenient for athletes of all ages and skill levels. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. (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. Coach Esperanza also attended the clinic to learn more about the game of football! 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. If we didnt, I think theyd be calling for my neck. Kelly Bills is in his second season as Dixie State's offensive coordinator. A strong Vanguard team in 1978 had lost its only game of the season to Edison. (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. El Modena never led Edison until 4:52 remained and flanker Kurt Adams scored on a nine-yard run. ORANGE El Modena coaches tried the its just another game approach to Thursdays football contest against Villa Park. If it did, he masked it well with his sense of humor. Dan's passion for water sports has earned him the nickname, Aqua Dan, in the newsroom and taken him to multiple U.S. Olympic Swim Trials and many USA water polo events as a reporter. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. I talked to all the other assistant coaches, and they said if I would take the job, then they would stay on at least three more years. Smith help set up the score with a 43-yard run to the San Juan Hills 30. But the coaches told us, Theyre the same age as you. Picket Fence Media is a proud member of the SoCal Media Network. I have no industry certifications but I love the game of football especially the WR position. Their four losses are to teams that entered this week with a combined 17-5 record. 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. Located in an unincorporated area between Tustin and Orange,. @bokellyy @omarjayeblack1 @OwenCha16498928, Dana Hills leads El Modena, 14-10, 2:40 2Q. El Modenas ensuing drive ended on another fourth-down try, this one an incomplete pass on fourth-and-10 at the Villa Park 24. 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. 2 years Defensive Back, Punt Returner, Kick Returner. 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 that time, Crow had won a Central Conference title, and finished runner-up once as well. 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. (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. It was fun to be a part of this.. Villa Park got points on its first possession. He said, I expect results and then well talk (about having a job at the end of the season). Varsity Football The pressure was so enormous . "Our negotiators (talked) to him for several hours and finally convinced him to give himself up peacefully," Amat said. 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. 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. At Whittier Christian, basketball Coach Bob Brown replaced Bill Cuccia last year after Cuccia resigned. 1-ranked football team in California, the Edison Chargers, dont care to remember that particular game. It turned out to be one of those storybook seasons, really, Brown said. Perhaps, running back Jim Torok paid him the ultimate compliment in 1981, when he said: Hes the best. Gardening Stuff & Plant cuttings Exchange Feb 11th Irvine Great Park. 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. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 22 Elmo warming up for Brea-Olinda! Speaking of bad luck, the El Modena Vanguards--or the Ducks as their colorful coach prefers--actually had to absorb the majority of it. 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. The Vanguards ran for 280 yards and four . The Vanguards begin North Hills League play Oct. 13 against El Dorado. 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. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Nov 3 Shane Whitehill continues to rack up sacks with another one to force Pasadena to Punt! "We worked. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. I think everyone understood the situation, he said. Find trainers in your area @ElModenaHS @emfb_mitchell @cespybaseball . I have a passion for playing the WR position and you will get the very best from me. (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. 2018 Varsity assistant at El Modena HS. . Im a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. I couldnt believe what happened.. Collecting Controversy : The curios and figurines of a racist past are hot properties. 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). (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. 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. Shoutout to Coach Mitchell for presenting and sharing his insights at the 2023 Los Angeles Football Coaching Clinic! 25 Feb 2023 01:23:28 A week ago last Monday, Jamison's wife, Savannah . The charges Snitzler is facing could result in a more than 10-year prison sentence, according to Rackauckas. In the second half, it was the defenses that reigned. 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 Steve was honored as Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section. @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. 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. After El Modena, Edison won 34 of its next 35 games, setting the record for the second-longest winning streak in Southern Section history at 32. El Modena's players approached it differently. Police found a gun inside the school, she said. No receivers were available. 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. OCDA alleges that he initiated the 10-hour standoff with police while armed in . Youre going to be bummed out. Both teams made mistakes on offense in the. But the pass play failed on the conversion. You cant put words to how I feel. If we hadnt had a winning season, Im sure there might have been complaints, Rush said. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. El Modena went on an 11-play, 71-yard scoring drive capped by a 1-yard touchdown run by Smith to give the Vanguards a 15-14 lead entering the half. When the defense came on the field, he exited for the hospital, where X-rays revealed he had broken his forearm. I walked on at BYU and learned the WR position my whole time there transitioning from QB to WR. Before the game, Lester had grimly predicted, "We don't. Many county coaches side with Backstrom in that replacing a successful coach isnt too difficult--especially when the former coach helps when he can. Its a tough act to follow.. After that, Ledesma came on (during the remainder of the season) and became one of the finest quarterbacks we ever had.. View career profiles, stats, photos and video highlights. It was just a high school football game played six seasons ago. Last week, El Modena beat La Habra 43-6. Father and son will be on opposite sidelines when the two teams meet next Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. In that sense, my first year was tough.. Dont get the DP Times delivered to your home? 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. We keep preaching get to the ball and play as a team and thats what we did tonight.. (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. --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.. El Modena got the games only first-half touchdown on an 11-yard pass from Guess to Sam Astor. I played HS football in the toughest league in CA, the trinity league at Servite HS. Though Lester listed stress as a reason for retiring, most perceive him as one of the countys most easygoing, relaxed coaches. Its tough love (to get ready for league and CIF).. Already a member? Its other loss also was to an undefeated team, Yorba Linda. Go in there and do a job. . Villa Park struggled to establish an offensive flow and wounding up using two quarterbacks. Also many years as a Head Wrestling coach of boys and girls. Casa de Tortuga Is Just Simply Crawling With Tortoises: 450 of Them. . 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. El Modena had possession, and Frasco was scrambling near his teams end zone. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! El Modena outscored its previous four opponents a combined 160-9 and stuck to that script from the start. Our coaches our dedicated! Sign In School Page; Team Page . 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. In February, Snitzler was accused of meeting the student and communicating with the victim via text messages. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. TOUCHDOWN: Dana Hills responds lightning fast. Dana Hills remained in front thanks to an enormous defensive play by Dendiu. Lesters career coaching record is 213-86-10, for a winning percentage of .706. (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. 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. 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. With the final seconds ticking down in the half, El Modena connected a swing pass that looked destined for the end zone, but Dendiu stonewalled the Vanguard receiver at the 1-yard line. 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They scored 49 points in a win over Foothill on Saturday, Oct. 8. El Modena 11, Placentia Valencia 1. (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. 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. McWhinney, then only 25, took over for his former high school coach, Ernie Johnson. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Entering his 20th season as the Vanguards coach, Lester, 55, figured he would delegate most of the workload to his fine group of assistants, oversee the operation, and try to relax and enjoy football for a change. San Juan Hills entered 0-5 for the second consecutive season. 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. Scouting Report He always has been the type to joke around at practice, and hes always been a hit with the media, often providing reporters with funny one-liners. Califf kicked another field goal, this one from 36 yards, to make it 14-6. Snitzler surrendered to police about 8:45 p.m., Amat said. Steve Fryer covers high school sports at the Orange County Register. Hes had such a good thing going with the parents and the players, its tough to see him leave.. Dan is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, where he worked at The Daily Titan as a news reporter, sports reporter, managing editor and opinion editor. Trying to steady his left arm, Frasco led the Vanguards down the field. El Modena ran the ball 51 times to gain a total of 273 yards, but Dana Hills made them earn every yard on lengthy drives. In 2015, Dan received the Bud Dwyer Jr. media award from the Southern California High School Football Coaches Association. 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. The Vanguards have 1139 players on their Football all-time roster. @dhhs_athletics @hdendiu pic.twitter.com/I3WMFdMhOk. In the second half, cornerback Eddie Martinez chipped in an interception to help the Vanguards defense. 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.
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