When the defense came on the field, he exited for the hospital, where X-rays revealed he had broken his forearm. 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.. Before the 1985 season began, Bob Lester, El Modena High School football coach, promised himself that this would be a kick-back kind of year--that he wasn't going to get too excited on. Over in the Goliath camp, members of the former No. But the coaches told us, Theyre the same age as you. (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 that sense, my first year was tough.. 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"I think we're good," Mitchell said. El Modena coach Matt Mitchell considered San Juan Hills (0-6) his team's "first challenge" so far but his team easily passed. ORANGE The Dana Hills football team fought. 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. The Vanguards took their opening possession 56 yards on seven plays for a score. 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), 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. Why did two drives stall? Im tired of that.. He also was his usual disruptive self on defense at linebacker. Already have an account? (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. His next scheduled court appearance is May 12 at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. Steve Clark is the tight ends coach for BYU, while son Jamison is a member of the Utah Tech football staff. Read customer reviews and train with Neil P. 100% money back guarantee. I think if there was a time that people might have second-guessed me, that couldve been it.. View all coaching experience. I mean, he won the Sunset League in 1985, 86 and 87. 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. Hes had such a good thing going with the parents and the players, its tough to see him leave.. This is exactly the type of training we were looking for. Already a member? If you are fast, sweet but technique and knowledge will help you win all the time. (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. New era of football begins at Mater Dei under coach Frank McManus. His career record at El Modena was 157-58-8. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. --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.. With the final seconds ticking down in the half, El Modena connected a swing pass that looked destined for the end zone, but Dendiu stonewalled the Vanguard receiver at the 1-yard line. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ZachCav and follow our sports coverage on Twitter @SouthOCSports. I dont like to lose, and it gets to the point where you tend to dwell on the negative. Frasco attended Weber State for a year before transferring to Santa Ana College and then on to San Jose State. (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. One of the Captains of 1989 CIF Finalist team with Tom Meiss as head coach. We were terrified going into practice that week. Perhaps, running back Jim Torok paid him the ultimate compliment in 1981, when he said: Hes the best. The Vanguards have 1139 players on their Football all-time roster. Steve's first byline appeared in the Register in 1979. Snitzler surrendered to police about 8:45 p.m., Amat said. I am married with 3 children & 1 grandchild. (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. I couldnt believe what happened.. The Chargers destroyed Canyon, 43-14. With all that hard work I was able to play with the Bills and learn from top guys like Stefan diggs and Gabe Davis. Two days following the April 23 standoff, Snitzler was charged with possessing a firearm in a school zone, discharging or attempting to discharge a firearm in a gun-free school zone -- all of which are felonies -- and possession of ammunition on school property, a misdemeanor, according to Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas. The charges Snitzler is facing could result in a more than 10-year prison sentence, according to Rackauckas. Im serious. El Modena never led Edison until 4:52 remained and flanker Kurt Adams scored on a nine-yard run. 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. 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. In that time, Errion led Corona del Mar to three Southern Section championship games, of which the school won two. Our defense played well tonight, said El Modena coach Matt Mitchell. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 7 Coach Mitchell giving the refs a pregame pep talk!! Then he could stand the growing pain no more. The Dolphins battled. He said, I expect results and then well talk (about having a job at the end of the season). El Modena got the games only first-half touchdown on an 11-yard pass from Guess to Sam Astor. Varsity Football (2019 - 2020) Team Record (5 - 6, 1 - 2) Roster (57) . 13 in the Orange County Top 25. As the fog descended upon Fred Kelly Stadium, Dana Hills went blow-for-blow against a physical and tested El Modena squad. 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. Its all the work that goes into it--the two-a-day practices in the summer, the endless hours in the film room--and the worry that comes with the pressure of maintaining one of Orange Countys most powerful programs. 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. 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. El Modena had possession, and Frasco was scrambling near his teams end zone. Lester, who said he will remain at the school for at least three more years as a physical education teacher, was hired the same year that Mullen was named athletic director at El Modena. El Modena ended that streak by defeating the Spartans 28-13 on Thursday night at El Modena High. The Vanguards gave up a double-digit number of points for the first time this season. Hitchens, a running back/linebacker, capped the march with a 12-yard touchdown run with 7:49 left in the period. Bill was a very popular coach here with the kids and the parents, Brown said. . I think were good, Mitchell said. 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. @bills_kelly. I was pretty sure that all of the basketball parents wanted Bill to come back. 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. I have coached kids to high school guys to college guys. Former El Modena High School coach Michael James Snitzler, 26, was charged Wednesday with misdemeanor unlawful sexual intercourse and child annoyance following investigating by Orange police . Subscriptions 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. High School Sports. We worked really hard for this game, said El Modena senior defensive tackle Esteban Choucair. The Vanguards stingy defense almost recorded the shutout but San Juan Hills Sullivan Land scored on a 6-yard TD run with 55 seconds left in the fourth. Speaking of bad luck, the El Modena Vanguards--or the Ducks as their colorful coach prefers--actually had to absorb the majority of it. In that time, Crow had won a Central Conference title, and finished runner-up once as well. 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 Modena HS Varsity Football. 8 games started at WR. Ask Bob Lester, Vanguard coach. El Modena HS Varsity Football. Even the principal here (John Meyers) called me in and said he expected to have a winning season. A week ago last Monday, Jamison's wife, Savannah . 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. WR/DB Coach We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. For some African Americans,they inspire outrage; for others, a new sense of empowerment. We were so damn scared of them. 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. (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. 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. And he still yells at me if I do something wrong, and still pats me on the back when I do something right.. By 2017, the El Modena football program was . 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He put in just as many hours on the weekends, just as much work, and just as much worry. The Vanguards stuck to the ground and rushed in a five-yard touchdown to take the game, 23-20. (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. 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. 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. 2018 Varsity assistant at El Modena HS. (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. Doug Rozsa remembers that El Modena had been selected to finish fourth in the Century League in 1979. Chief among them was senior quarterback Bo Kelly, who completed 18 of 32 passes for 327 yards and two touchdowns. Phone. 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. All League 1st Team DB (2005) Armstrong ran a wheel route and scored with 15 seconds left in the period. I would like to get away from football film forever. 26-year-old Michael James Snitzler, a Santa Ana resident, is a former El Modena High School varsity football coach. For $2 or less, they bought a ticket to witness David defeat Goliath. Every time he talks, he makes me feel so good . Father and son will be on opposite sidelines when the two teams meet next Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. 2 years Defensive Back, Punt Returner, Kick Returner. Support Local Journalism @bokellyy @omarjayeblack1, Dana Hills leads El Modena, 7-3, 6:37 1Q, CIF-SS D5. After El Modernas 14 play drive, Kelly hits Chambers for 56 yards and Black on this 19 yard TD pass. 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. In overtime, Dana Hills got hit with one more holding penalty to stall their one extra possession. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! ASA College Brooklyn, NY (2017) Twitter. 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 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. Menu Join Team. The Vanguards begin North Hills League play Oct. 13 against El Dorado. Its not that it hasnt been a marvelous experience--it certainly has--but Im getting more selfish with my time. 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. The reason is that Charger quarterback Mike Angelovic has the advantage of two of the countys better returning receivers, wide receiver Rick Justice (44 passes for 902 yards last season) and tight end Ken Griggs (14 receptions for 226 yards). @dhhs_athletics @hdendiu pic.twitter.com/I3WMFdMhOk. 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. The transition, they say, was surprisingly smooth because they shared many of the same philosophies and strategies as the former coach. There was pain, and it was just kind of flopping around. Located in an unincorporated area between Tustin and Orange,. College basketball: So whats the deal with Oregons new floor? The Vanguards ran for 280 yards and four . @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. Steve Barrett, Ocean Views baseball coach, knows the feeling. Zach Cavanagh . . (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. But in Backstroms first season, the Vanguards failed to advance to the Southern Section playoffs. The only problem I was feeling was that we always expected so much success at El Modena, Backstrom said. 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. I wasnt sure, but I had a pretty good idea it was busted, he said. Villa Park struggled to establish an offensive flow and wounding up using two quarterbacks. puts a smile on my face. Early in the third quarter Hitchens recovered at Villa Park fumble at the Spartans 26 and returned it to the 5. . The Spartans start Crestview League games at Yorba Linda on Oct. 14. Back then the CIF-SS divisions were still geographic and league-based, and the Dolphins played in the tough Pac-5 Division. 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. Neil P. - I'm a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. They have outscored their opponents 217-28. It seemed like Kerwin Bell scored four or five touchdowns, Frasco recalled. A native of East Lyme, Conn., and a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, he began writing for The Times in 1981. Get new customers and drive traffic to your business. Before the game, Lester had grimly predicted, "We don't. 21 San Juan Hills at San Juan Hills High. El Modena Captains getting ready for the coin toss against Yorba Linda! Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Subscribe now. Rick went in and played a heck of a football game, Lester 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. I didnt think wed be dominating like this, but we knew this was a special group of guys.. Dana Hills needed a stop to win its first playoff game since 2009, but El Modena needed just four plays to earn the win. Photo: Zach Cavanagh. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer). Police found a gun inside the school, she said. Key to the game--Much will depend on the effectiveness of the El Modena defense, particularly the Vanguards untested secondary. High School El Modena City Orange, CA; Class 2023; Watch Highlights. Lester, who had been the coach since the school opened in 1966, won three. Califf kicked another field goal, this one from 36 yards, to make it 14-6. . 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. 435-652-7628. View career profiles, stats, photos and video highlights. The Spartans, who are No. 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). Dont get the DP Times delivered to your home? Varsity Football (2021 - 2022) Team Record (8 - 5, 0 - 3) Roster (91) . Especially because the Diablos finished last season 12-1 overall. 15 Offers 4 Visits 0 Coach Visits. In the second half, cornerback Eddie Martinez chipped in an interception to help the Vanguards defense. 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. Kelly finds Black on a screen, Black finds blockers and sprints 68 yards to the end zone. Zach Cavanagh is the sports editor for Picket Fence Media. If winning was unlikely, winning in the absence of Frasco was unthinkable.