No. Smith, a senior who also is El Modenas leading rusher, on Thursday rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Smith snuck behind coverage to pull in a 31-yard pass in the end zone for a touchdown and a 28-6 lead. 2019-current Freshman assistant football coach at El Modena HS. El Modena football makes statement by sprinting past San Juan Hills El Segundo 4, Torrance 2. . 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. Blake Califf kicked a 39-yard field goal to put the Spartans on top 3-0 midway through the first quarter. Went to Orange HS. CLICK HERE FOR THE EL MODENA FOOTBALL BLAST PAGE. 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. (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 tackle Esteban Choucair, (55) in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park cheer during the game against El Modena in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The drama at the school, located at 3900 block of E. Spring St., unfolded at 11 a.m. on April 23 when the Snitzler's brother -- who was inside the school with him -- called Orange police, Orange Sgt. When Bob asked me if I would take over, I had no intention of being the head coach, Backstrom said. Time kept rolling and the half ended. WR/DB Coach (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer). 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. Chief among them was senior quarterback Bo Kelly, who completed 18 of 32 passes for 327 yards and two touchdowns. Consensus--With the addition of kicker Tim Bontrager this season, the Chargers should not suffer many one-point losses, the margin in all their 1984 defeats. El Modenas players approached it differently. El Modena HS Varsity Football. Hidden, illegal casinos are booming in L.A., with organized crime reaping big profits, Look up: The 32 most spectacular ceilings in Los Angeles, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Best coffee city in the world? (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. it was bad karma, said Scott Strosnider, a starter on the 1979 Edison team. 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. @dhhs_athletics @hdendiu pic.twitter.com/I3WMFdMhOk. Private football Coaches in Utah | CoachUp Kelly finds Black on a screen, Black finds blockers and sprints 68 yards to the end zone. All League 1st Team WR (2006) The key was holding Kerwin Bell, Frasco said. Menu Join Team. To climax the series of plays, he threw a 32-yard touchdown pass, and El Modena tied the score, 7-7. El Modena's players approached it differently. And he wouldnt wish the experience on anyone. Sign in here. At Mission Viejo, Mike Rush took over last season for Bill Crow, who had coached football at Mission Viejo for 18 years, including the last eight years as head coach. 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. (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. @dhhs_athletics pic.twitter.com/dsg4t9Eerl. 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. Especially because the Diablos finished last season 12-1 overall. 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. I just tried to hide it.. I have coached kids to high school guys to college guys. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Ledesma fumbled on the two-point conversion attempt, but Adams recovered in the end zone for a 22-21 lead. 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. Jen Amat told City News Service. View all coaching experience. In that sense, my first year was tough.. There also was tailback Kerwin Bell, perhaps the best ever to grace Orange Countys playing fields. 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 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.. Trying to steady his left arm, Frasco led the Vanguards down the field. 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. Zach Cavanagh is the sports editor for Picket Fence Media. Of course, youd like to tweak a play here and try to figure out how you couldve won it, but youve got to give the other team a lot of credit for winning it. @bills_kelly. 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. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. Varsity assistant at Orange HS 1 year with Dick Hill 1997. Dana Hills football. Their four losses are to teams that entered this week with a combined 17-5 record. I love our kids and the time we had together was really a lot of fun.. Dolphins are eliminated in first playoff appearance since 2013 in Division 5 opener. 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. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park tight end Jeremiah Leftwich, left, reaches for the goal line to score a touchdown over El Modenas Ryan Holzgang in non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The records--Edison (8-3), El Modena (13-1). 15 Offers 4 Visits 0 Coach Visits. I also think theyre going to take away the passion that Bo, Omar, Hayden, Jagger (Wiesen) play with, Henney said, and try and continue that to start a real tradition of having competitive football program at Dana Hills.. 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. OCDA alleges that he initiated the 10-hour standoff with police while armed in . Next week, El Modena plays Foothill in a nonleague game on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Tustin High. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), San Juan Hills fans watch fireworks before the start of the game against El Modena in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. Kelly Bills is in his second season as Dixie State's offensive coordinator. Coach Biagini, Matthew Coach Garcia, Richard Coach Contact 600 W Santa Ana Blvd Ste 705 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (929) 322-4007 [email protected] . Its other loss also was to an undefeated team, Yorba Linda. Every time he talks, he makes me feel so good . Both touchdowns were thrown to senior Omarjaye Black for 68 yards and 19 yards. (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. (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. 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. Basically, I was the young guy coming in and I dont think they wanted to hurt the future. Dan Albano has been a high school sports writer at The Orange County Register since 1993. 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. Doug Rozsa remembers that El Modena had been selected to finish fourth in the Century League in 1979. 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. Snitzler is currently in custody being held in lieu of $30,000 bail. I think were good, Mitchell said. In that time, Crow had won a Central Conference title, and finished runner-up once as well. We will be working the core, dynamic warm ups and then depended on how the client moves different tools for their tool box. The Spartans start Crestview League games at Yorba Linda on Oct. 14. Three years ago, Paul Orris replaced Jack Errion, who retired after 11 years as Corona del Mars basketball coach. 26-year-old Michael James Snitzler, a Santa Ana resident, is a former El Modena High School varsity football coach. 15 in this weeks county rankings, have played a challenging schedule. This is exactly the type of training we were looking for. (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. Adams 6-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiah Leftwich with 2:29 remaining in the game completed the scoring. When you talk about legends, as coaches, were all legends in our own minds.. Even when you have a good win, the whole thinking is, What went wrong in the win? View career profiles, stats, photos and video highlights. 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. . The transition, they say, was surprisingly smooth because they shared many of the same philosophies and strategies as the former coach. Dana Hills (8-3) broke through some barriers for the program this season. 8 games started at WR. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 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. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. That lasted about a minute and a half, Lester said. If it did, he masked it well with his sense of humor. . 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. In March, Snitzler was accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with the student, according to Rackauckas. Steve also writes a weekly column that covers pro and college sports, and other topics. Neil P. - I'm a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. Sign up here. But if there was any pressure, it was self-made. Perhaps, running back Jim Torok paid him the ultimate compliment in 1981, when he said: Hes the best. 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. 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Its a tough act to follow.. The rivalry wont be the same without him. Mark that as the first major accomplishment in the Henneys tenure as head coach. 26-year-old Michael James Snitzler, a Santa Ana resident, is a former El Modena High School varsity football coach. Colorful Career Closes as Lester Decides to Retire (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. Black caught three passes for 84 yards. 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 . In his 14 years at El Rancho, Johnson had led the school to five Southern Section championship games, winning three. . Nobody imagined the talented quarterback would have his arm broken from a second-quarter tackle and be lost for the rest of the season. Passed Coach Course. Fall Sports - El Modena High School 2022-23 NCAA Guide For College Bound Student-Athlete (PDF), 2020-21 NCAA International Student-Athlete Guide, 2021-22 Equity in Athletics Report (EADA), Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Partner, 2021 Trailblazer Football Tailgate Information. He was honored as a Jim Staunton Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section in 2017. You cant put words to how I feel. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The Vanguards have 1139 players on their Football all-time roster. Los Angeles, David Lindley, guitarist best known for work with Jackson Browne, dies at 78. Gardening Stuff & Plant cuttings Exchange Feb 11th Irvine Great Park. Jack made it very easy for me because we had worked together (at Corona del Mar) for 11 years, Orris said. It Was the Best of Times, It Was El Modena Time Quarterback Michael Tollefson powered the drive with his running and finished with 63 yards on the ground. 2018 Varsity assistant at El Modena HS. (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. After El Modernas 14 play drive, Kelly hits Chambers for 56 yards and Black on this 19 yard TD pass. 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. The charges Snitzler is facing could result in a more than 10-year prison sentence, according to Rackauckas. 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. "We worked. El Modena sophomore quarterback Xzavior Guess completed 12 of 16 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns. This will be a hard-fought game, and Edison should emerge victorious by a point.
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