While attending Vanguard University, Brandon also started his coaching career as an assistant football coach at El Modena High School in 2014. The Vanguards went on a scouting mission to watch Edison play a talented Canyon team the previous week. Sign up here. . Two plays later Smith scored on a 1-yard run around right end for a 14-3 lead. Yet, some witnesses still claim that it was the most exciting game they had ever seen. The Vanguard disaster occurred early in the second quarter. El Modena never led Edison until 4:52 remained and flanker Kurt Adams scored on a nine-yard run. 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. Mark that as the first major accomplishment in the Henney's tenure as head coach. When he finally resigned in October, it was a big disappointment for the kids, most of them were seniors. (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. 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. Many county high school coaches can relate to that experience. Brown, who coached the Heralds freshman and junior varsity squads for 11 years, said when he took the job, he believed that most of the loyalties of the team and their parents were still with Cuccia. Ive probably spent literally years watching film.. Ask Bob Lester, Vanguard coach. It really opened our eyes. Its not the game that Lester is leaving. Their four losses are to teams that entered this week with a combined 17-5 record. Back then the CIF-SS divisions were still geographic and league-based, and the Dolphins played in the tough Pac-5 Division. Varsity assistant at Orange HS 1 year with Dick Hill 1997. (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: Zach Cavanagh. Black caught three passes for 84 yards. You could tell that they wanted to be good at this, and it was something that meant something to them. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. And he wouldnt wish the experience on anyone. 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. I talked to all the other assistant coaches, and they said if I would take the job, then they would stay on at least three more years. Thirteen members of that Edison team received football scholarships. In that time, Crow had won a Central Conference title, and finished runner-up once as well. 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? The Vanguards ran for 280 yards and four . He said, I expect results and then well talk (about having a job at the end of the season). And a loss for The Ted and Bob Show, which can now only be seen in reruns. (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. Kelly Bills is in his second season as Dixie State's offensive coordinator. If you lost here, it wouldnt be accepted. 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. 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Guess scored on a weaving-through-the-middle run of 28 yards to stretch the advantage to 21-6 early in the fourth quarter. In March, Snitzler was accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with the student, according to Rackauckas. El Modena outscored its previous four opponents a combined 160-9 and stuck to that script from the start. El Modena improved its record to 6-0 while Villa Park dropped to 2-4. 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. Our defense played well tonight, said El Modena coach Matt Mitchell. El Modena ended that streak by defeating the Spartans 28-13 on Thursday night at El Modena High. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; We are coming, sheriff says, Newsom, IRS give Californians until October to file tax returns, Californias snowpack is approaching an all-time record, with more on the way. Frasco had never broken a bone in his life, but as soon as he got to his feet, he feared he had experienced the first. El Modena sophomore quarterback Xzavior Guess completed 12 of 16 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns. Sign in here. 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He also had two receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. @bokellyy @omarjayeblack1 @OwenCha16498928, Dana Hills leads El Modena, 14-10, 2:40 2Q. Varsity Football (2019 - 2020) Team Record (5 - 6, 1 - 2) Roster (57) . by Dana Point Times. But while Lester admits that his staff does most of the coaching, many final decisions rest on his shoulders. 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 pressure was so enormous . It was a sensitive situation.. 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. Subscribe now. In his 20 years at El Modena, Lester has had just two losing seasons, in 1969 (2-6-1) and 1973 (3-5-1). (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena wide receiver Blake Armstrong, left, fights off Villa Park wide receiver Isaiah Moraldo in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Next week, El Modena takes on Villa Park while San Juan Hills plays at Tesoro. For some African Americans,they inspire outrage; for others, a new sense of empowerment. Dolphins are eliminated in first playoff appearance since 2013 in Division 5 opener. I am married with 3 children & 1 grandchild. Every time he talks, he makes me feel so good . Many county coaches side with Backstrom in that replacing a successful coach isnt too difficult--especially when the former coach helps when he can. 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. Nowadays, when players from the 1979 El Modena High School football team get together to recall a little of their glory days, that is the night that springs to mind. 2019-current Freshman assistant football coach at El Modena HS. "Our negotiators (talked) to him for several hours and finally convinced him to give himself up peacefully," Amat said. Advertising Three years ago, Paul Orris replaced Jack Errion, who retired after 11 years as Corona del Mars basketball coach. El Segundo 4, Torrance 2. . 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. Zach Cavanagh Ledesma rallied the Vanguards with less than two minutes to go, and he won the unwinnable game on a nine-yard pass to wide receiver Scott Buehler with 50 seconds left. I was pretty sure that all of the basketball parents wanted Bill to come back. In February, Snitzler was accused of meeting the student and communicating with the victim via text messages. Chambers caught three passes for 115 yards. Early in the third quarter Hitchens recovered at Villa Park fumble at the Spartans 26 and returned it to the 5. Went to Orange HS. 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The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He was in the inaugural class inducted into the Santa Ana Unified School District Sports Hall of Fame. El Modena HS Varsity Football. I love our kids and the time we had together was really a lot of fun.. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 22 Elmo warming up for Brea-Olinda! After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. 26-year-old Michael James Snitzler, a Santa Ana resident, is a former El Modena High School varsity football coach. 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). (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. Speaking of bad luck, the El Modena Vanguards--or the Ducks as their colorful coach prefers--actually had to absorb the majority of it. 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 . Also many years as a Head Wrestling coach of boys and girls. With all that hard work I was able to play with the Bills and learn from top guys like Stefan diggs and Gabe Davis. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena running back Owen Smith, center, pushes past the Villa Park defense for a big gain 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. Head Freshmen coach at Orange HS 1998. Hes great! 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. It was just a high school football game played six seasons ago. Their opponents took a combined record of 20-2 into Friday. 877-845-6272. 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. It was a different scenario than Ive been in. @dhhs_athletics pic.twitter.com/dsg4t9Eerl. Orange Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students in all academic programs and school activities. Guess rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. 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. The Spartans start Crestview League games at Yorba Linda on Oct. 14. Frasco had been such a fine quarterback the year before, and we knew he would be such a great one that we wanted to work with him. This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time. Located in an unincorporated area between Tustin and Orange,. Califf kicked another field goal, this one from 36 yards, to make it 14-6. 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. Smith punctuated the possession with a 6-yard TD run and ran in the 2-point conversion after a penalty by San Juan Hills. (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 . 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. OCDA alleges that he initiated the 10-hour standoff with police while armed in . @bills_kelly. Gardening Stuff & Plant cuttings Exchange Feb 11th Irvine Great Park. The Vanguards gave up a double-digit number of points for the first time this season. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Honestly, I think Im more happy than sad. It has also been harder and harder to lose. Picket Fence Media is a proud member of the SoCal Media Network. Quarterback Michael Tollefson powered the drive with his running and finished with 63 yards on the ground. . . 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. The transition, they say, was surprisingly smooth because they shared many of the same philosophies and strategies as the former coach. He always made me feel like I was part of the decision making, and kind of groomed me for the job, I think. I didnt tell anyone for a while. 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. Sign In School Page; Team Page Schedule Roster Videos/Photos . He dodged out to the 20-yard line, where he was hit by an Edison safety. 15 Offers 4 Visits 0 Coach Visits. Afrookhteh knocked through a 26-yard field goal to put Dana Hills ahead, 20-17. Im a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. ORANGE El Modena coaches tried the its just another game approach to Thursdays football contest against Villa Park. Lester, who had been the coach since the school opened in 1966, won three. Ive learned from some of your favorite players and taught some of them some things I do well at the WR position. WR/DB Coach Email at zcavanagh@picketfencemedia.com. It was fun to be a part of this.. Sign In School Page; Team Page . High School El Modena City Orange, CA; Class 2023; Watch Highlights. Lester had a kind of empty feeling. The Vanguards back-up quarterback, Rick Ledesma, had never thrown a pass in a varsity game. In that time, Errion led Corona del Mar to three Southern Section championship games, of which the school won two. Dolphins take over on the 31, 17-17, 1:14 to go. . You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. New era of football begins at Mater Dei under coach Frank McManus. Dan Albano has been a high school sports writer at The Orange County Register since 1993. College basketball: So whats the deal with Oregons new floor? (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. People around here expect results, and they expect them quick. I have a passion for playing the WR position and you will get the very best from me. When Edisons Dino Bell fumbled the kick-off, El Modena simply held on to the ball for the victory. This will be a hard-fought game, and Edison should emerge victorious by a point. Before the game, Lester had grimly predicted, "We don't. View career profiles, stats, photos and video highlights. 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. The Stallions have again played a strong schedule. 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. Ledesma completed 6 of 11 passes for 139 yards in the second half against the Chargers. The Spartans, who are No. Orange Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students in all academic programs and school activities. ORANGE El Modena was dominant in the trenches and cruised to a 38-0 win over Santa Ana in a nonleague football game Thursday at El Modena High. 8 games started at WR. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ZachCav and follow our sports coverage on Twitter @SouthOCSports. It seemed like Kerwin Bell scored four or five touchdowns, Frasco recalled. No receivers were available. We keep preaching get to the ball and play as a team and thats what we did tonight.. El Modena HS Varsity Football. I walked on at BYU and learned the WR position my whole time there transitioning from QB to WR. Adams 6-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiah Leftwich with 2:29 remaining in the game completed the scoring. San Juan Hills entered 0-5 for the second consecutive season. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer). Trying to steady his left arm, Frasco led the Vanguards down the field. There was pain, and it was just kind of flopping around. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena wide receiver Blake Armstrong, left, reaches for the goal line to score a touchdown as he is grabbed by San Juan Hills defensive back Isaiah Bennett, right, in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. Bob is kind of a classic guy, and his resignation is a loss for Orange County football.. 14 El Modena answered its question emphatically Friday night with a well-rounded 29-6 victory against No. (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. . Why did we give up 129 yards? His next scheduled court appearance is May 12 at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. Today, some of the Vanguards are college students, such as the Rozsa triplets, who attend UCLA. 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. El Dorado dropped to 6-2 overall. For less than the cost of a couple of cups of coffee a month, become an Insider member and continue to get Local News You Can Use from the only independently owned, dedicated local news organization in South Orange County. El Modena stuck to its running attack, and in the past that mightve gotten Dana Hills, but the Dolphins met the challenge. 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. In that sense, my first year was tough.. They scored 49 points in a win over Foothill on Saturday, Oct. 8. 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. The Vanguards begin North Hills League play Oct. 13 against El Dorado. 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.

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