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. 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 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 his eight years coaching at Ocean View, Gibbons led the Seahawks to three Sunset League championships since 1985, and guided the team at least as far as the Southern Section quarterfinals every year since 1983. Their opponents took a combined record of 20-2 into Friday. (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 Vanguards are ranked No. Email. Coach Biagini, Matthew Coach Garcia, Richard Coach Contact 600 W Santa Ana Blvd Ste 705 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (929) 322-4007 [email protected] . 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. 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. That lasted about a minute and a half, Lester said. . In the first quarter, Kellys first touchdown pass to Black was a 68-yard screen pass that put the Dolphins ahead, 7-3, four plays after El Modenas opening field goal. . Afrookhteh knocked through a 26-yard field goal to put Dana Hills ahead, 20-17. We hadnt beaten them since 2007.. The thing was, they wanted Bob to continue coaching, but they also realized that (his years of coaching) were numbered. Smith, a senior who also is El Modenas leading rusher, on Thursday rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. That was a big disappointment because the kids had really wanted to win league and losing to them twice was a major setback toward the goal, Brown said. 14 El Modena answered its question emphatically Friday night with a well-rounded 29-6 victory against No. 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. El Modena ended that streak by defeating the Spartans 28-13 on Thursday night at El Modena High. Both touchdowns were thrown to senior Omarjaye Black for 68 yards and 19 yards. None of the 6,500 people who sat transfixed in Fred Kelly Stadium will ever forget it, either. We will be working the core, dynamic warm ups and then depended on how the client moves different tools for their tool box. Then he could stand the growing pain no more. A week ago last Monday, Jamison's wife, Savannah . In that sense, my first year was tough.. It was Kelly and the Dolphins quick-strike offense that put Dana Hills in control in the first half, 14-10. In football or economic terms, those fans got a colossal bargain. 8 games started at WR. Both are nonleague games. Already have an account? Last week, El Modena beat La Habra 43-6. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Passed Coach Course. 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. San Juan Hills entered 0-5 for the second consecutive season. Dana Hills Football Pushes to Overtime at El Modena, Falls in First CIF-SS Playoff Game in 8 Years. The Dolphins battled. They scored 49 points in a win over Foothill on Saturday, Oct. 8. Dana Hills football. Its a tough act to follow.. (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 . But the pass play failed on the conversion. Califf kicked another field goal, this one from 36 yards, to make it 14-6. 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. 15 in this weeks county rankings, have played a challenging schedule. McWhinney, then only 25, took over for his former high school coach, Ernie Johnson. If we didnt, I think theyd be calling for my neck. Yet, some witnesses still claim that it was the most exciting game they had ever seen. 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. Went to Orange HS. I have a passion for playing the WR position and you will get the very best from me. Basically, I was the young guy coming in and I dont think they wanted to hurt the future. City News Service contributed to this report. You cant put words to how I feel. The Chargers also had tight end Mark Boyer, who went on to play at USC and is now employed by the Indianapolis Colts; linebacker Ray Malavasi, son of the former Ram coach, and tight end Duaine Jackson, another subsequent USC starter. 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. The rivalry wont be the same without him. ORANGE El Modena coaches tried the its just another game approach to Thursdays football contest against Villa Park. 2 years Defensive Back, Punt Returner, Kick Returner. (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. Sophomore Nate Lewis started but was replaced during the game by junior Cooper Adams. Steve Barrett, Ocean Views baseball coach, knows the feeling. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), An El Modena cheerleader entertains the crowd with a series of flips before the start of the game against Villa Park in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. 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. In the second half, it was the defenses that reigned. 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. Smith punctuated the possession with a 6-yard TD run and ran in the 2-point conversion after a penalty by San Juan Hills. Blake Califf kicked a 39-yard field goal to put the Spartans on top 3-0 midway through the first quarter. During football season, he partners with Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis on OCVarsity's Gridiron Show and hosts a weekly podcast on Trinity League football. Photo: Zach Cavanagh. Even the principal here (John Meyers) called me in and said he expected to have a winning season. The stress never seemed to affect Lester, though. Hitchens, a running back/linebacker, capped the march with a 12-yard touchdown run with 7:49 left in the period. Picket Fence Media is a proud member of the SoCal Media Network. 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. 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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. Dolphins take over on the 31, 17-17, 1:14 to go. The transition, they say, was surprisingly smooth because they shared many of the same philosophies and strategies as the former coach. El Monte 17, Rio Hondo Prep 7. In overtime, Dana Hills got hit with one more holding penalty to stall their one extra possession. 866-495-5172. All League 1st Team DB (2005) CIF-SS D5. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! CoachUp now makes private football coaching affordable and convenient for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Already a member? (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. (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. Quarterback Michael Tollefson powered the drive with his running and finished with 63 yards on the ground. In that time, Crow had won a Central Conference title, and finished runner-up once as well. 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. (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. 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. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena running back Owen Smith tries to get by Villa Park cornerback Mark Meagher for more yardage in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. But if there was any pressure, it was self-made. 15 Offers 4 Visits 0 Coach Visits. by Dana Point Times. Ledesma fumbled on the two-point conversion attempt, but Adams recovered in the end zone for a 22-21 lead. Varsity Football He returned to watch the game with his arm in a sling. 2019-current Freshman assistant football coach at El Modena HS. 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. (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. 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. . 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. And he still yells at me if I do something wrong, and still pats me on the back when I do something right.. Under those circumstances, I accepted. Adams completed his final six passes to finish with 68 yards passing and a touchdown. Collecting Controversy : The curios and figurines of a racist past are hot properties. 26-year-old Michael James Snitzler, a Santa Ana resident, is a former El Modena High School varsity football coach. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Nov 3 Shane Whitehill continues to rack up sacks with another one to force Pasadena to Punt! Head Freshmen coach at Orange HS 1998. 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. (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. El Modena also lost two championship games in overtime, the first in 1980 to Lynwood (14-13), and the second in 1981 to Foothill (21-14). 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. El Modena outscored its previous four opponents a combined 160-9 and stuck to that script from the start. Why did we give up 129 yards? I think everyone understood the situation, he said. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 7 Coach Mitchell giving the refs a pregame pep talk!! All League 1st Team WR (2006) I have no industry certifications but I love the game of football especially the WR position. El Modenas game-opening possession ended when the Vanguards failed to convert on fourth-and-2 at the Villa Park 40 when Smith was tackled by Eddie Rodriguez for a 1-yard loss. After that, Ledesma came on (during the remainder of the season) and became one of the finest quarterbacks we ever had.. Dana Hills remained in front thanks to an enormous defensive play by Dendiu. Athletics - El Modena High School El Modena High School Athletic Director: Ed Drzanek EMHS Athletics Showcase Message EMHS Athletics Showcase Message Loading. There was pain, and it was just kind of flopping around. El Modena 11, Placentia Valencia 1. Father and son will be on opposite sidelines when the two teams meet next Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. "We worked. Read customer reviews and train with Neil P. 100% money back guarantee. Not that it was any ill will toward me--I dont think it was. Support Local Journalism Steve Fryer covers high school sports at the Orange County Register. @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. Every time he talks, he makes me feel so good . @dhhs_athletics pic.twitter.com/dsg4t9Eerl. Its tough love (to get ready for league and CIF).. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), San Juan Hills wide receiver Jon Jack Shigo hangs onto a pass to make the reception against El Modena in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. Snitzler was employed as an assistant varsity football coach during the time he was alleged to have been involved with the student. Three weeks later, the Heralds won the 2-AA title. Jack Elsner, El Modena principal, said that he wont name a replacement until January. At Whittier Christian, basketball Coach Bob Brown replaced Bill Cuccia last year after Cuccia resigned. It has also been harder and harder to lose. Lesters career coaching record is 213-86-10, for a winning percentage of .706. New era of football begins at Mater Dei under coach Frank McManus. It was like we had to battle to get respect from other teams. (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. His brother, Dave, an all-county offensive guard and the senior class president, said, It was comparable to the Raiders playing somebody like the New Orlean Saints.. A strong Vanguard team in 1978 had lost its only game of the season to Edison. El Modena had possession, and Frasco was scrambling near his teams end zone. At least with having the others there, it wasnt like bringing in an entirely new program. In February, Snitzler was accused of meeting the student and communicating with the victim via text messages. (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. 2015-2017 Varsity assistant at Garden Grove HS. (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. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. It was fun to be a part of this.. Guess rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Bill Gibbons is like a living legend around here, he said. "I think we're good," Mitchell said. When Edisons Dino Bell fumbled the kick-off, El Modena simply held on to the ball for the victory. Coaches Contact List - Click Here UPDATED PHYSICALS INFORMATION 2022-2023: INFORMATION ON PHYSICALS Physical Examination Form Health History Form Played football at S.A. College. 26-year-old Michael James Snitzler, a Santa Ana resident, is a former El Modena High School varsity football coach. Bill was a very popular coach here with the kids and the parents, Brown said. Steve also writes a weekly column that covers pro and college sports, and other topics. I just tried to hide it.. 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. 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