I have a passion for playing the WR position and you will get the very best from me. 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. 2 years Defensive Back, Punt Returner, Kick Returner. His next scheduled court appearance is May 12 at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. El Modena improved its record to 6-0 while Villa Park dropped to 2-4. Doug Rozsa remembers that El Modena had been selected to finish fourth in the Century League in 1979. He said, I expect results and then well talk (about having a job at the end of the season). I have a passion for playing the WR position and you will get the very best from me. I have no industry certifications but I love the game of football especially the WR position. --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.. The key was holding Kerwin Bell, Frasco said. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park cheer during the game against El Modena in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. In that sense, my first year was tough.. Dana Hills offense got stuck thanks to a physical El Modena pass rush, which forced holding calls against the Dolphins and long down-and-distances late. Villa Park struggled to establish an offensive flow and wounding up using two quarterbacks. The thing was, they wanted Bob to continue coaching, but they also realized that (his years of coaching) were numbered. Dana Point Trolley Information & Route Map, Dana Wharf Whale Report: Gray Whale Migration Sees Early Northbound, Late Southbound Traffic, Local Singer-Songwriter Ava August Releases Latest Single, City Launches 2nd Whale Tail Scavenger Hunt, Kneeboards and Stampedes: Local surfers shine in a weekend of wild surf contests up and down the Golden State. 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. 25 Feb 2023 01:23:28 It was like we had to battle to get respect from other teams. 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. 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. The Spartans, who are No. ; Tomatomania 2023: Roger's Gardens, Corona del Mar, Joyful Flowers: Ikebana Show 2023: Sherman Gardens, Corona del Mar, Art & Frame Warehouse Sale - Village Gallery, Annual California Cool Art Auction, Benefit & Bash 2023: Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, 'Holi By The Sea' Festival Of Colors 2023: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach, Taxes in Retirement Seminar on March 9th and March 14th at The Boardwalk, Body Found In Santa Ana River Thursday After Heavy Rains: Report, Before & After Photos Show CA's Snowpack, Reservoirs After Storms, The Poop On Free-Range Cats And Your Lawn And Garden [Block Talk], Fountain Valley Area Pets Waiting To Be Adopted: Meet Sheeba, Scooby, Shiela & More. (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. (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. But the coaches told us, Theyre the same age as you. Reach Another Level with a Private Utah Football Coach. 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. . No one was hurt. Even when you have a good win, the whole thinking is, What went wrong in the win? Youre going to be bummed out. 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. 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 Vanguards went to their ground game to toil through a 14-play, 91-yard, seven-minute drive to retake the lead, 10-7, in the second quarter, but not for long. I hated going to play at El Modena; I just never liked the place . 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 . @bokellyy @omarjayeblack1, Dana Hills leads El Modena, 7-3, 6:37 1Q, CIF-SS D5. Blake Califf kicked a 39-yard field goal to put the Spartans on top 3-0 midway through the first quarter. McWhinney, then only 25, took over for his former high school coach, Ernie Johnson. In his 20 years at El Modena, Lester has had just two losing seasons, in 1969 (2-6-1) and 1973 (3-5-1). Barrett said the success has made the transition much easier. But at the end of the day, (the schedule) is good for us. Player Rating i 247Sports. Orange Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students in all academic programs and school activities. Kelly Bills is in his second season as Dixie State's offensive coordinator. 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. Steve Fryer covers high school sports at the Orange County Register. Two plays later Smith scored on a 1-yard run around right end for a 14-3 lead. Advertise with us. Why did we give up 129 yards? The Vanguards went on a scouting mission to watch Edison play a talented Canyon team the previous week. Mark that as the first major accomplishment in the Henneys tenure as head coach. Both teams made mistakes on offense in the. Sign in here. 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 wasnt going to get too excited on Friday nights, and that he wasnt going to lose any sleep worrying about what play to call on third and short. But the pass play failed on the conversion. . Police found a gun inside the school, she said. 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At Whittier Christian, basketball Coach Bob Brown replaced Bill Cuccia last year after Cuccia resigned. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena quarterback Xzavior Guess changes direction to get away from San Juan Hills defenders in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. Coach Biagini, Matthew Coach Garcia, Richard Coach Contact 600 W Santa Ana Blvd Ste 705 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (929) 322-4007 [email protected] . But while Lester admits that his staff does most of the coaching, many final decisions rest on his shoulders. He specializes in football and all the aquatics but covers many different sports. 2000-2002 Varsity assistant coach at La Quinta with Guy Gardner. In football or economic terms, those fans got a colossal bargain. 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.. I played HS football in the toughest league in CA, the trinity league at Servite HS. Its my last high school football game. In the end, the ultimate responsibility comes back to me, Lester said. The Vanguards Mayson Hitchens had two catches for 44 yards, one of them a reception of a short pass over the middle that he turned into a 38-yard gain by bowling over three defenders. 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. In that time, Crow had won a Central Conference title, and finished runner-up once as well. 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. Steve Clark, right, and his son Jamison pose prior to a BYU football game. (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. Back then the CIF-SS divisions were still geographic and league-based, and the Dolphins played in the tough Pac-5 Division. 8 games started at WR. Ledesma completed 6 of 11 passes for 139 yards in the second half against the Chargers. CLICK HERE FOR THE EL MODENA FOOTBALL BLAST PAGE. Head Coach Myers, Michael Offensive Line Mitchell, Joe Assistant Coach Mendoza, Joe . 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. He always made me feel like I was part of the decision making, and kind of groomed me for the job, I think. It has also been harder and harder to lose. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Advertising El Modenas players approached it differently. If you are fast, sweet but technique and knowledge will help you win all the time. Located in an unincorporated area between Tustin and Orange,. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 22 Elmo warming up for Brea-Olinda! Coach Bios | El Modena Varsity Football (2022 - 2023) | Blast Athletics This is exactly the type of training we were looking for. 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). The shorthand lingo of the Fred Kelly Stadium scoreboard described it thus: El Modena 28, Edison 27. In overtime, Dana Hills got hit with one more holding penalty to stall their one extra possession. Get important news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. (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. Marty McWhinney knows what its like to come in on the heels of a legend. All League 1st Team DB (2005) Snitzler is currently in custody being held in lieu of $30,000 bail. Honestly, I think Im more happy than sad. His career record at El Modena was 157-58-8. Hes great! 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. There also was tailback Kerwin Bell, perhaps the best ever to grace Orange Countys playing fields. Colorful Career Closes as Lester Decides to Retire He also was his usual disruptive self on defense at linebacker. Also many years as a Head Wrestling coach of boys and girls. The stress never seemed to affect Lester, though. Orange Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students in all academic programs and school activities. Smith help set up the score with a 43-yard run to the San Juan Hills 30. El Modena football makes statement by sprinting past San Juan Hills People around here expect results, and they expect them quick. Lester had a kind of empty feeling. The Vanguards back-up quarterback, Rick Ledesma, had never thrown a pass in a varsity game. The Vanguards took their opening possession 56 yards on seven plays for a score. No one wins the Sunset League three times in a row. Ledesma fumbled on the two-point conversion attempt, but Adams recovered in the end zone for a 22-21 lead. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Nov 3 Shane Whitehill continues to rack up sacks with another one to force Pasadena to Punt! 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. 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. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. There was pain, and it was just kind of flopping around. Not that it was any ill will toward me--I dont think it was. Dana Hills Football Pushes to Overtime at El Modena, Falls in First CIF He also writes about high school football recruiting, including The Register's annual FAB 15 teams that list the top high school football players in the Western U.S. before National Signing Day. Their four losses are to teams that entered this week with a combined 17-5 record. Under those circumstances, I accepted. Even the principal here (John Meyers) called me in and said he expected to have a winning season. Thirteen members of that Edison team received football scholarships. I dont think it wasnt until the fourth of fifth game of the season that I could actually smile..