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. I dont like to lose, and it gets to the point where you tend to dwell on the negative. 15 Offers 4 Visits 0 Coach Visits. (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. Steve does concert reviews for the Register, too, when time permits. That wealth of knowledge, thats what I miss the most, though he still comes over and talks to us sometimes. The shorthand lingo of the Fred Kelly Stadium scoreboard described it thus: El Modena 28, Edison 27. (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. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Its tough love (to get ready for league and CIF).. City News Service contributed to this report. it was bad karma, said Scott Strosnider, a starter on the 1979 Edison team. 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. Perhaps, running back Jim Torok paid him the ultimate compliment in 1981, when he said: Hes the best. I hated going to play at El Modena; I just never liked the place . Get new customers and drive traffic to your business. We keep preaching get to the ball and play as a team and thats what we did tonight.. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. But while Lester admits that his staff does most of the coaching, many final decisions rest on his shoulders. There also was tailback Kerwin Bell, perhaps the best ever to grace Orange Countys playing fields. And a loss for The Ted and Bob Show, which can now only be seen in reruns. Our coaches our dedicated! El Modena improved its record to 6-0 while Villa Park dropped to 2-4. Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. It was a sensitive situation.. Also many years as a Head Wrestling coach of boys and girls. 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. 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 remember it as if it were yesterday. We always had something to prove.. 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. Offensive tackle Bob Korb is an engineer, and fullback Jose Gill is a criminal investigator. ORANGE The Dana Hills football team fought. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 22 Elmo warming up for Brea-Olinda! If we hadnt had a winning season, Im sure there might have been complaints, Rush said. Even when you have a good win, the whole thinking is, What went wrong in the win? Subscriptions The Vanguards stuck to the ground and rushed in a five-yard touchdown to take the game, 23-20. Lester had a kind of empty feeling. The Vanguards back-up quarterback, Rick Ledesma, had never thrown a pass in a varsity game. 8 games started at WR. Ledesma fumbled on the two-point conversion attempt, but Adams recovered in the end zone for a 22-21 lead. . (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. (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), 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. September 29, 1979, was a strange kind of Saturday night in Orange. Snitzler surrendered to police about 8:45 p.m., Amat said. Zach Cavanagh is the sports editor for Picket Fence Media. Dana Hills led 14-10. 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. Shoutout to Coach Mitchell for presenting and sharing his insights at the 2023 Los Angeles Football Coaching Clinic! When you had a quality quarterback like Frasco, you probably ignored some of the back-ups.. If you are fast, sweet but technique and knowledge will help you win all the time. If it did, he masked it well with his sense of humor. Reach Another Level with a Private Utah Football Coach. Hes had such a good thing going with the parents and the players, its tough to see him leave.. I hate to see it go, but you know it has to happen. 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. Lesters career coaching record is 213-86-10, for a winning percentage of .706. No one was hurt. CLICK HERE FOR THE EL MODENA FOOTBALL BLAST PAGE. And most agree, replacing a successful coach is not always an easy thing to do. 2019-current Freshman assistant football coach at El Modena HS. Time kept rolling and the half ended. Went to Orange HS. I was in way over my head. Steve Barrett, Ocean Views baseball coach, knows the feeling. Lewis appeared to be dealing with a leg injury after the contest. "I didn't think we'd be. (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. In 2015, Dan received the Bud Dwyer Jr. media award from the Southern California High School Football Coaches Association. None of the 6,500 people who sat transfixed in Fred Kelly Stadium will ever forget it, either. I wasnt sure, but I had a pretty good idea it was busted, he said. We hadnt beaten them since 2007.. 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.. After El Modernas 14 play drive, Kelly hits Chambers for 56 yards and Black on this 19 yard TD pass. In football or economic terms, those fans got a colossal bargain. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. For $2 or less, they bought a ticket to witness David defeat Goliath. But Rush, who had been an assistant to Crow for 10 years, said the pressure was minimal, if any. People around here expect results, and they expect them quick. Today, some of the Vanguards are college students, such as the Rozsa triplets, who attend UCLA. Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach. 26-year-old Michael James Snitzler, a Santa Ana resident, is a former El Modena High School varsity football coach. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Brown said the season hit a low point when Orange Lutheran--a longtime rival--defeated Whittier Christian for the second time. Dolphins are eliminated in first playoff appearance since 2013 in Division 5 opener. Email at zcavanagh@picketfencemedia.com. New era of football begins at Mater Dei under coach Frank McManus. 2014 Varsity assistant at Orange HS. I was pretty sure that all of the basketball parents wanted Bill to come back. Collecting Controversy : The curios and figurines of a racist past are hot properties. Hes great! The Vanguards won their first Southern Conference championship in 1978 when they defeated Pacifica, 20-6, and they won back-to-back titles in 1983 (10-7 over Foothill) and 1984 (26-0 over Esperanza). CoachUp now makes private football coaching affordable and convenient for athletes of all ages and skill levels. He said, I expect results and then well talk (about having a job at the end of the season). (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. 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. 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. 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. Though Lester listed stress as a reason for retiring, most perceive him as one of the countys most easygoing, relaxed coaches. El Modena's players approached it differently. When the Dolphins last sniffed playoff contention in 2019, they were fighting for a spot in Division 12. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The Vanguard disaster occurred early in the second quarter. 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. El Modena (11-0) advances to next week's second round against Friday's Bishop Diego-Vista Murrieta winner, while Pasadena, which started the season with a 15-14 loss to La Serna, ends the way. Guess moved around and outside of the pocket before throwing to the open Astor at the back of the end zone for a 7-3 lead with 5:39 to go in the second quarter. 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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. Their four losses are to teams that entered this week with a combined 17-5 record. Key to the game--Much will depend on the effectiveness of the El Modena defense, particularly the Vanguards untested secondary. This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time. (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. Some people thought it was funny that Lester would even have the audacity to mention winning. The only problem I was feeling was that we always expected so much success at El Modena, Backstrom said. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Incredible. I have a passion for playing the WR position and you will get the very best from me. 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! 15 in this weeks county rankings, have played a challenging schedule. The records--Edison (8-3), El Modena (13-1). He specializes in football and all the aquatics but covers many different sports. Steve was honored as Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section. 2 years Defensive Back, Punt Returner, Kick Returner. But at the end of the day, (the schedule) is good for us. Foothill and El Modena have been going at it for about 35 years now, and the series is even, 17 wins apiece with three ties. If winning was unlikely, winning in the absence of Frasco was unthinkable. It seemed like Kerwin Bell scored four or five touchdowns, Frasco recalled. Coaches Contact List - Click Here UPDATED PHYSICALS INFORMATION 2022-2023: INFORMATION ON PHYSICALS Physical Examination Form Health History Form A native of East Lyme, Conn., and a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, he began writing for The Times in 1981. Over in the Goliath camp, members of the former No. 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 Gardening Stuff & Plant cuttings Exchange Feb 11th Irvine Great Park. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modenas Mayson Hitchens, left, runs past Villa Parks Carter Christie after catching a pass to set up a El Modena touchdown in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Jack Elsner, El Modena principal, said that he wont name a replacement until January. 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. This coach has passed an identification, basic background, and sex offender check. Why did we give up 129 yards? Their opponents took a combined record of 20-2 into Friday. (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. TOUCHDOWN: Dana Hills strikes back. Scouting Report 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. Not that it was any ill will toward me--I dont think it was. Get important news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. I didnt tell anyone for a while. 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. Sophomore Nate Lewis started but was replaced during the game by junior Cooper Adams. (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. He returned to watch the game with his arm in a sling. San Juan Hills entered 0-5 for the second consecutive season. El Modena coach Matt Mitchell considered San Juan Hills (0-6) his teams first challenge so far but his team easily passed. 21 San Juan Hills at San Juan Hills High. I dont know if you can ask for any more. That lasted about a minute and a half, Lester said. If we didnt, I think theyd be calling for my neck. For the team with the broken-armed quarterback, the mascot that waddles, the set of identical triplets on the line and a 20-pound disadvantage at nearly every position, Sept. 29th still marks the best of the good times. High School El Modena City Orange, CA; Class 2023; Watch Highlights. 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. Im serious. Ive learned from some of your favorite players and taught some of them some things I do well at the WR position. With all that hard work I was able to play with the Bills and learn from top guys like Stefan diggs and Gabe Davis. @ElModenaHS @emfb_mitchell @cespybaseball . (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park cheer during the game against El Modena in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. In the second quarter, El Modena drove 55 yards on nine plays for another touchdown. Personalized, one-on-one instruction is the secret to improved skills and increased confidence. 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. For some African Americans,they inspire outrage; for others, a new sense of empowerment. Casa de Tortuga Is Just Simply Crawling With Tortoises: 450 of Them.

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