Every time he talks, he makes me feel so good . Other coaches surely envy his staff, which includes 20-year assistants Glenn Lukenbill and Bob Radford, 18-year assistant Dale Arambel, 12-year assistants Pete Parker and Bill Backstrom, and 5-year assistant Al Clinton. In that time, Crow had won a Central Conference title, and finished runner-up once as well. 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 So far under Barrett the Seahawks are 12-4 overall and lead the Sunset League with a 4-1 record. 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. Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. (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. . After that, Ledesma came on (during the remainder of the season) and became one of the finest quarterbacks we ever had.. There was just an incredible amount of pressure (to win), McWhinney said. 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 Smith rushed for 20 and 12 yards on his first two carries, the first two plays from scrimmage of the game. I have coached kids to high school guys to college guys. Quarterback Michael Tollefson powered the drive with his running and finished with 63 yards on the ground. We worked really hard for this game, said El Modena senior defensive tackle Esteban Choucair. 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). 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. 2015-2017 Varsity assistant at Garden Grove HS. September 29, 1979, was a strange kind of Saturday night in Orange. . Over in the Goliath camp, members of the former No. --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.. 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(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. 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. Kelly finds Black on a screen, Black finds blockers and sprints 68 yards to the end zone. He specializes in football and all the aquatics but covers many different sports. City News Service contributed to this report. (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. Hes great! (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. Dana Hills football. The Vanguard disaster occurred early in the second quarter. McWhinney, then only 25, took over for his former high school coach, Ernie Johnson. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer). Our defense played well tonight, said El Modena coach Matt Mitchell. When will the Stallions get their first victory? 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. it was bad karma, said Scott Strosnider, a starter on the 1979 Edison team. (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. Hitchens, a running back/linebacker, capped the march with a 12-yard touchdown run with 7:49 left in the period. 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. Youre going to be bummed out. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Athletics - El Modena High School El Modena High School Athletic Director: Ed Drzanek EMHS Athletics Showcase Message EMHS Athletics Showcase Message Loading. 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. The Vanguards went on a scouting mission to watch Edison play a talented Canyon team the previous week. 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. The Spartans start Crestview League games at Yorba Linda on Oct. 14. 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. Snitzler is currently in custody being held in lieu of $30,000 bail. Already a member? Get important news and updates delivered straight to your inbox.
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If it did, he masked it well with his sense of humor. Scouting Report (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena quarterback Xzavior Guess changes direction to get away from San Juan Hills defenders in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. (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. I was pretty sure that all of the basketball parents wanted Bill to come back. The Spartans, who are No. Theyve been playing hard and together as a group. I have a passion for playing the WR position and you will get the very best from me. 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. Our coaches our dedicated! Steve Clark is the tight ends coach for BYU, while son Jamison is a member of the Utah Tech football staff. Steve's first byline appeared in the Register in 1979. Sophomore Nate Lewis started but was replaced during the game by junior Cooper Adams. El Modena Captains getting ready for the coin toss against Yorba Linda! After El Modernas 14 play drive, Kelly hits Chambers for 56 yards and Black on this 19 yard TD pass. 2000-2002 Varsity assistant coach at La Quinta with Guy Gardner. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 7 Coach Mitchell giving the refs a pregame pep talk!! El Dorado dropped to 6-2 overall. In 2015, Dan received the Bud Dwyer Jr. media award from the Southern California High School Football Coaches Association.
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Next week, El Modena plays Foothill in a nonleague game on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Tustin High. Dana Hills Football Pushes to Overtime at El Modena, Falls in First CIF-SS Playoff Game in 8 Years. But in Backstroms first season, the Vanguards failed to advance to the Southern Section playoffs. 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. . (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. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 7 Varsity Football Linda Slajer Oct 2 Varsity Football Linda Slajer Oct 2 He also had two receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown.
Fall Sports - El Modena High School It has also been harder and harder to lose. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park cheer during the game against El Modena in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. When Bob asked me if I would take over, I had no intention of being the head coach, Backstrom said. Jen Amat told City News Service. If you lost here, it wouldnt be accepted. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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 . New era of football begins at Mater Dei under coach Frank McManus. 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. Steve Barrett, Ocean Views baseball coach, knows the feeling. @bokellyy @omarjayeblack1 @OwenCha16498928, Dana Hills leads El Modena, 14-10, 2:40 2Q. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! In overtime, Dana Hills got hit with one more holding penalty to stall their one extra possession. Bob is kind of a classic guy, and his resignation is a loss for Orange County football.. None of the 6,500 people who sat transfixed in Fred Kelly Stadium will ever forget it, either. High School Sports. Orange Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students in all academic programs and school activities. 15 Offers 4 Visits 0 Coach Visits. Steve does concert reviews for the Register, too, when time permits. ASA College Brooklyn, NY (2017) The Vanguards have 1139 players on their Football all-time roster. (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.
El Modena Varsity Football Roster | Blast Athletics Califf kicked another field goal, this one from 36 yards, to make it 14-6. 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. Ive learned from some of your favorite players and taught some of them some things I do well at the WR position. Dana Hills remained in front thanks to an enormous defensive play by Dendiu. I dont like to lose, and it gets to the point where you tend to dwell on the negative. 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. At Whittier Christian, basketball Coach Bob Brown replaced Bill Cuccia last year after Cuccia resigned. . (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park wide receiver Josh Wilcox is hit by El Modenas Brodie Hitchens forcing a fumble that Wilcox is able to recover in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Last week, El Modena beat La Habra 43-6. We always had something to prove.. It was just a high school football game played six seasons ago. 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. You hate to lose, San Juan Hills coach Robert Frith said before the game of the schedule. 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. Smith punctuated the possession with a 6-yard TD run and ran in the 2-point conversion after a penalty by San Juan Hills. 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) Villa Park quarterback Vince Lagatta, left, rolls out of the pocket as he is chased and taken down by El Modena defensive .
El Modena Varsity Football Roster | Blast Athletics I dont know if you can ask for any more. 1, Santa Margarita girls, Portola boys race to titles at Capistrano Valley swimming relays, Disneyland quietly removes controversial lyric from new parade soundtrack, Fannie Mae halts financing for 6,102 condos in Laguna Woods, Tax filing deadline moves to mid-October for most Californians, 2 arrested in Anaheim on suspicion of possessing $463,000 in stolen merchandise, Baram and Tioumentsev win World Junior title hours after their coach, Todd Sand, suffers heart attack, Lake Forest woman filed restraining order against daughter 8 years before being killed in their home, California weighs $360,000 in reparations to eligible Black residents, Taco Mesita opens flagship location in Old Town Tustin, OC Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday, March 5, Lake Forest man convicted of killing stepmom with pickaxe, As Adderall shortage continues, DEA plans to limit some telemedicine prescriptions, House where JonBenet Ramsey was found dead listed for sale for almost $7M, Columbia University permanently drops SAT, ACT admissions requirement, The Waterbed Doctor: California retailer lays claim to retro bed with nearly 40 years of service, sales, Felonious Florida podcast: Missing teenage girl leads to several cases of child sex trafficking, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Three weeks later, the Heralds won the 2-AA title. Its not that it hasnt been a marvelous experience--it certainly has--but Im getting more selfish with my time.
O.C. High School Football Coach Faces Charges for Sex With Minor - KTLA Police found a gun inside the school, she said. (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. In other words, dont go out and mess up a good program.. 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), 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. 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. El Modena never led Edison until 4:52 remained and flanker Kurt Adams scored on a nine-yard run. Mark that as the first major accomplishment in the Henneys tenure as head coach. Reach Another Level with a Private Utah Football Coach. All League 1st Team DB (2005) It was a sensitive situation.. Today, some of the Vanguards are college students, such as the Rozsa triplets, who attend UCLA. That wealth of knowledge, thats what I miss the most, though he still comes over and talks to us sometimes. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO El Modena and San Juan Hills each carried questions into their clash of teams ranked in the Orange County Top 25. Before the game, Lester had grimly predicted, We dont win if Frasco doesnt have a big game. He was referring to quarterback Bob Frasco, the Ducks main asset. People around here expect results, and they expect them quick. CIF-SS Division 5 first round. At Kansas in 1980, he was named the Big Eight Conference newcomer of the year as a freshman.