Next week, El Modena plays Foothill in a nonleague game on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Tustin High. In the second quarter, El Modena drove 55 yards on nine plays for another touchdown. City News Service contributed to this report. Dan Albano has been a high school sports writer at The Orange County Register since 1993. 14 El Modena answered its question emphatically Friday night with a well-rounded 29-6 victory against No. El Dorado dropped to 6-2 overall. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 7 Coach Mitchell giving the refs a pregame pep talk!! CoachUp now makes private football coaching affordable and convenient for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Scouting Report El Modena had to string together a 13-play drive to get back in front, 17-14, and the Dolphins responded on the next drive to tie the score, 17-17, on a 34-yard field goal by senior Kian Afrookhteh. The stress never seemed to affect Lester, though. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. 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? Assistant Coach Mendoza, Joe Assistant Coach Kulda, Greg Assistant Coach Tafua, Steve . Father and son will be on opposite sidelines when the two teams meet next Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Nothing cures more ills than success . (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. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 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. That wealth of knowledge, thats what I miss the most, though he still comes over and talks to us sometimes. It was fun to be a part of this.. But the coaches told us, Theyre the same age as you. El Modena coach Matt Mitchell considered San Juan Hills (0-6) his teams first challenge so far but his team easily passed. 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. Kelly finds Black on a screen, Black finds blockers and sprints 68 yards to the end zone. (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. The transition, they say, was surprisingly smooth because they shared many of the same philosophies and strategies as the former coach. Steve does concert reviews for the Register, too, when time permits. Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach. Played football at S.A. College. Photo: Zach Cavanagh. Ask Bob Lester, Vanguard coach. 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 . Already a member? 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The Spartans, who are No. That lasted about a minute and a half, Lester said. Coach Biagini, Matthew Coach Garcia, Richard Coach Contact 600 W Santa Ana Blvd Ste 705 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (929) 322-4007 [email protected] . When will the Stallions get their first victory? 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). People around here expect results, and they expect them quick. I dont know if you can ask for any more. Already have an account? Incredible. El Modena HS Varsity Football. (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. Personalized, one-on-one instruction is the secret to improved skills and increased confidence. Shoutout to Coach Mitchell for presenting and sharing his insights at the 2023 Los Angeles Football Coaching Clinic! The shorthand lingo of the Fred Kelly Stadium scoreboard described it thus: El Modena 28, Edison 27. Head Coach Myers, Michael Offensive Line Mitchell, Joe Assistant Coach Mendoza, Joe . (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. Bell did get back in stride in the second half, finishing with two touchdowns and a total of 134 yards rushing. El Modena stuck to its running attack, and in the past that mightve gotten Dana Hills, but the Dolphins met the challenge. Chambers caught three passes for 115 yards. Smith help set up the score with a 43-yard run to the San Juan Hills 30. We just shot ourselves in the foot a little too often, Henney said, didnt have enough time to get our playmakers the ball in certain occasions. . Police found a gun inside the school, she said. At least with having the others there, it wasnt like bringing in an entirely new program. (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. El Modena 11, Placentia Valencia 1. I hated going to play at El Modena; I just never liked the place . 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. (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. New era of football begins at Mater Dei under coach Frank McManus. No receivers were available. 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Over in the Goliath camp, members of the former No. 2014 Varsity assistant at Orange HS. Bill Gibbons is like a living legend around here, he said. Youre going to be bummed out. Player Rating i 247Sports. Both are nonleague games. On Wednesday, the district attorney's office filed additional charges against Snitzler related to his alleged sexual relationship with a minor including unlawful sexual intercourse and child annoyance. @bills_kelly. He put in just as many hours on the weekends, just as much work, and just as much worry. A client should expect nothing but excellence from me. 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. In the end, the ultimate responsibility comes back to me, Lester said. 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. 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. Hell admit that, by all rights, his team should not have had a remote hope of winning the game. 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. 866-495-5172. 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 The Vanguards stuck to the ground and rushed in a five-yard touchdown to take the game, 23-20. 2 years Defensive Back, Punt Returner, Kick Returner. Dan is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, where he worked at The Daily Titan as a news reporter, sports reporter, managing editor and opinion editor. (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. Marty McWhinney knows what its like to come in on the heels of a legend. Phone. November 5, 2021 12:21AM . I think everyone understood the situation, he said. Varsity Football I hate to see it go, but you know it has to happen. Im a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena quarterback Xzavior Guess (9) finds his way through the San Juan Hills defense in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. It has also been harder and harder to lose. (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. 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. Its a good thing though weve had more Ws than Ls, he said. (Gibbons said his removal stemmed from incidents during a San Luis Obispo baseball tournament last spring in which three Ocean View players were suspended for violating team rules). Football Recruiting / California / Orange, CA / El Modena High School / Jackson Keays. . It really opened our eyes. 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. El Modena had possession, and Frasco was scrambling near his teams end zone. Two plays later Smith scored on a 1-yard run around right end for a 14-3 lead. There was just an incredible amount of pressure (to win), McWhinney said. ASA College Brooklyn, NY (2017) 2018 Varsity assistant at El Modena HS. It seemed like Kerwin Bell scored four or five touchdowns, Frasco recalled. 4TH DOWN: Dana Hills stops the El Modena drive on this Hayden Dendiu breakup. 2019-current Freshman assistant football coach at El Modena HS. Steve Fryer covers high school sports at the Orange County Register. (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. 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. I walked on at BYU and learned the WR position my whole time there transitioning from QB to WR. The Dolphins were assessed nine penalties for 125 total yards. In the second half, it was the defenses that reigned. . (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. The pair worked together for three years before Mullen left to coach at Villa Park.
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