Califf kicked another field goal, this one from 36 yards, to make it 14-6. Jack made it very easy for me because we had worked together (at Corona del Mar) for 11 years, Orris said. And most agree, replacing a successful coach is not always an easy thing to do. But the pass play failed on the conversion. Santiago HS (Garden Grove) Find trainers in your area Guess scored on a weaving-through-the-middle run of 28 yards to stretch the advantage to 21-6 early in the fourth quarter. Hell admit that, by all rights, his team should not have had a remote hope of winning the game. 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. That was all either team would manage in the second half. We will be working the core, dynamic warm ups and then depended on how the client moves different tools for their tool box. 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. You cant put words to how I feel. 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. . Both are nonleague games. 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. (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). 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
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[email protected] Jen Amat told City News Service. 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. (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. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to
[email protected]. 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. ORANGE - El Modena coaches tried the "it's just another game" approach to Thursday's football contest against Villa Park. You hate to lose, San Juan Hills coach Robert Frith said before the game of the schedule. Especially because the Diablos finished last season 12-1 overall. . 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. 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. When will the Stallions get their first victory? This coach has passed an identification, basic background, and sex offender check. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. . El Modena sophomore quarterback Xzavior Guess completed 12 of 16 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns. Kelly Bills is in his second season as Dixie State's offensive coordinator. You have to give the other team credit for that.. 21 San Juan Hills at San Juan Hills High. Dana Hills football. The Vanguards went on a scouting mission to watch Edison play a talented Canyon team the previous week. I hated going to play at El Modena; I just never liked the place . I have a passion for playing the WR position and you will get the very best from me.
[email protected]. Senior Hayden Dendiu made his second of two huge defensive stops to break up an El Modena pass on fourth down in the final minute of regulation. 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. We knew he was a skilled kid, but we really hadnt worked with him. Nobody imagined the talented quarterback would have his arm broken from a second-quarter tackle and be lost for the rest of the season. 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. There also was tailback Kerwin Bell, perhaps the best ever to grace Orange Countys playing fields. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Chief among them was senior quarterback Bo Kelly, who completed 18 of 32 passes for 327 yards and two touchdowns. He returned to watch the game with his arm in a sling. @dhhs_athletics @hdendiu pic.twitter.com/I3WMFdMhOk. 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. 2000-2002 Varsity assistant coach at La Quinta with Guy Gardner. Subscriptions Why did we give up 129 yards? They scored 49 points in a win over Foothill on Saturday, Oct. 8. Los Angeles, David Lindley, guitarist best known for work with Jackson Browne, dies at 78. I was pretty sure that all of the basketball parents wanted Bill to come back. Then he could stand the growing pain no more. El Modenas ensuing drive ended on another fourth-down try, this one an incomplete pass on fourth-and-10 at the Villa Park 24. Santa Ana College (2007) But at the end of the day, (the schedule) is good for us. Brown, who coached the Heralds freshman and junior varsity squads for 11 years, said when he took the job, he believed that most of the loyalties of the team and their parents were still with Cuccia. Neil P. - I'm a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. Why did two drives stall? Im tired of that.. 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. El Modena senior running back Owen . El Modenas players approached it differently. 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. Linebacker Weston Port contributed to two sacks to help lead the Stallions defense. 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. Dana Hills Football Pushes to Overtime at El Modena, Falls in First CIF-SS Playoff Game in 8 Years. To them, it was noteworthy only because it was the second-to-last time they lost a game for three seasons. The Vanguards took their opening possession 56 yards on seven plays for a score. 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. Dolphins are eliminated in first playoff appearance since 2013 in Division 5 opener. Picket Fence Media is a proud member of the SoCal Media Network. A client should expect nothing but excellence from me. @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. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena running back Owen Smith, center, muscles his way into the end zone to score against San Juan Hills in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. To climax the series of plays, he threw a 32-yard touchdown pass, and El Modena tied the score, 7-7. Adams completed his final six passes to finish with 68 yards passing and a touchdown. He also had two receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. Going forward, this Dolphin team may have changed the path of the Dana Hills football program. 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. Steve Clark is the tight ends coach for BYU, while son Jamison is a member of the Utah Tech football staff. 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. 26-year-old Michael James Snitzler, a Santa Ana resident, is a former El Modena High School varsity football coach. Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach. Sign In School Page; Team Page . 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(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. Police found a gun inside the school, she said. That lasted about a minute and a half, Lester said. I just knew they favored Bill to come back.. Assistant Coach Mendoza, Joe Assistant Coach Kulda, Greg Assistant Coach Tafua, Steve . After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. The Spartans, who are No. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena wide receiver Blake Armstrong, left, celebrates his touchdown against San Juan Hills with wide receiver Sam Astor (11) in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Sophomore Nate Lewis started but was replaced during the game by junior Cooper Adams. How good are the Vanguards? Lesters career coaching record is 213-86-10, for a winning percentage of .706. 15 Offers 4 Visits 0 Coach Visits. I didnt think wed be dominating like this, but we knew this was a special group of guys.. 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. 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. I was in way over my head. Get important news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. They have outscored their opponents 217-28. . Offensive tackle Bob Korb is an engineer, and fullback Jose Gill is a criminal investigator. (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. Also many years as a Head Wrestling coach of boys and girls. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. CLICK HERE FOR THE EL MODENA FOOTBALL BLAST PAGE. Sign up here. Their opponents took a combined record of 20-2 into Friday. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Nov 3 Shane Whitehill continues to rack up sacks with another one to force Pasadena to Punt! 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Coach Esperanza also attended the clinic to learn more about the game of football! Football Recruiting / California / Orange, CA / El Modena High School / Jackson Keays. 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. . Edison running back Kaleaph Carter is among Southern Californias most promising sophomores, but he will run into difficulty against fine Vanguard linemen Don Gibson (6-3, 255) and Allen Ennis (6-1, 220), as well as linebackers Ross Bauer, Joe Scagliotti and Pepe Jezek. Lester had great rapport with his assistant coaches and players. College basketball: So whats the deal with Oregons new floor? As the fog descended upon Fred Kelly Stadium, Dana Hills went blow-for-blow against a physical and tested El Modena squad. In that sense, my first year was tough.. Smith rushed for 20 and 12 yards on his first two carries, the first two plays from scrimmage of the game. Before the game, Lester had grimly predicted, "We don't. City News Service contributed to this report. He said, I expect results and then well talk (about having a job at the end of the season). Steve's first byline appeared in the Register in 1979. Snitzler surrendered to police about 8:45 p.m., Amat said. Hes had such a good thing going with the parents and the players, its tough to see him leave.. (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. This is exactly the type of training we were looking for. Head Coach Myers, Michael Offensive Line Mitchell, Joe Assistant Coach Mendoza, Joe . 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. El Modena coach Matt Mitchell considered San Juan Hills (0-6) his teams first challenge so far but his team easily passed. 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. 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. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer). The stress never seemed to affect Lester, though. 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. Today, some of the Vanguards are college students, such as the Rozsa triplets, who attend UCLA. 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.