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Blake Califf kicked a 39-yard field goal to put the Spartans on top 3-0 midway through the first quarter. 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. Under those circumstances, I accepted. The Dolphins were assessed nine penalties for 125 total yards. 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. Police found a gun inside the school, she said. Shoutout to Coach Mitchell for presenting and sharing his insights at the 2023 Los Angeles Football Coaching Clinic! David Melendez #64 OG Dylan Leslie Coaches View All Michael Myers Offensive Line Sean Fryer Coach Videos Elmo goes into Victory formation and will win the first round of the Playoffs 15-14 over Pasadena! When he finally resigned in October, it was a big disappointment for the kids, most of them were seniors. There was pain, and it was just kind of flopping around. 90 OT . 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. 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. 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. In his 20 years at El Modena, Lester has had just two losing seasons, in 1969 (2-6-1) and 1973 (3-5-1). Add Video. it was bad karma, said Scott Strosnider, a starter on the 1979 Edison team. He also was his usual disruptive self on defense at linebacker. No receivers were available. (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. Three years ago, Paul Orris replaced Jack Errion, who retired after 11 years as Corona del Mars basketball coach. We worked really hard for this game, said El Modena senior defensive tackle Esteban Choucair. There was just an incredible amount of pressure (to win), McWhinney said. 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). Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Dana Hills football. . I played HS football in the toughest league in CA, the trinity league at Servite HS. When will the Stallions get their first victory? Its not the game that Lester is leaving. Over in the Goliath camp, members of the former No. 2015-2017 Varsity assistant at Garden Grove HS. 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. @bokellyy @omarjayeblack1, Dana Hills leads El Modena, 7-3, 6:37 1Q, CIF-SS D5. El Modena HS Football Program. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer). (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. He put in just as many hours on the weekends, just as much work, and just as much worry. The thing was, they wanted Bob to continue coaching, but they also realized that (his years of coaching) were numbered. El Modena senior running back Owen . In the end, the ultimate responsibility comes back to me, Lester said. Bill was a very popular coach here with the kids and the parents, Brown said. El Modena beats Villa Park in football for the, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), El Modena beats Villa Park in football for the first time in 15 years, Ryan Schoonmaker named football coach at Santa Ana, Frank McManus prepared himself for Mater Dei football coaching opportunity, Foothill girls water polo edges Orange Lutheran to win first CIF SoCal Regional title, Former Trabuco Hills football coach Jim Barnett, a three-time CIF champion, dies at age 76, Orange football loses another standout player in QB Hype Grand, Saturdays OC schedule for the basketball, soccer CIF SoCal Regional playoffs, Marina girls basketball earns its revenge against Gahr, advances to regional semifinals, Orange County girls water polo Top 10: Orange Lutheran finishes No. It was Kelly and the Dolphins quick-strike offense that put Dana Hills in control in the first half, 14-10. But at the end of the day, (the schedule) is good for us. After that, Ledesma came on (during the remainder of the season) and became one of the finest quarterbacks we ever had.. Runs Sex Offender screening on every coach, Ensures high quality coaches with verified reviews, Offers 24/7 support and helpful Athlete Advisors, Easy payments via credit card, no need for cash, Provides convenient scheduling with calendar integration, Enables automated reminders before training sessions, Captures post-session feedback directly from your coach. Ledesma completed 6 of 11 passes for 139 yards in the second half against the Chargers. Many county high school coaches can relate to that experience. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Nov 3 Shane Whitehill continues to rack up sacks with another one to force Pasadena to Punt! 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All League 1st Team WR (2006) I would like to get away from football film forever. . Steve Barrett, Ocean Views baseball coach, knows the feeling. 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. I love our kids and the time we had together was really a lot of fun.. El Modena 11, Placentia Valencia 1. As the fog descended upon Fred Kelly Stadium, Dana Hills went blow-for-blow against a physical and tested El Modena squad. No one was hurt. It has also been harder and harder to lose. It was a sensitive situation.. Coach Esperanza also attended the clinic to learn more about the game of football! El Modena High School (Orange, CA) Varsity Football El Modena Vanguards Varsity Boys Football Orange, CA FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / El Modena High School Football El Modena Football OVERALL 11-1 0.92 Win % LEAGUE 3-0 1st North Hills HOME6-0 AWAY5-1 NEUTRAL0-0 Already have an account? Yet, some witnesses still claim that it was the most exciting game they had ever seen. 8 games started at WR. TOUCHDOWN: Dana Hills strikes back. Dan's passion for water sports has earned him the nickname, Aqua Dan, in the newsroom and taken him to multiple U.S. Olympic Swim Trials and many USA water polo events as a reporter. I walked on at BYU and learned the WR position my whole time there transitioning from QB to WR. (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. 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. "I didn't think we'd be. (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. Lester had a kind of empty feeling. The Vanguards back-up quarterback, Rick Ledesma, had never thrown a pass in a varsity game. The Spartans, who are No. Bell did get back in stride in the second half, finishing with two touchdowns and a total of 134 yards rushing. @bokellyy @omarjayeblack1 @OwenCha16498928, Dana Hills leads El Modena, 14-10, 2:40 2Q. We knew he was a skilled kid, but we really hadnt worked with him. It really opened our eyes. The Vanguards took their opening possession 56 yards on seven plays for a score. 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. Though Lester listed stress as a reason for retiring, most perceive him as one of the countys most easygoing, relaxed coaches. A strong Vanguard team in 1978 had lost its only game of the season to Edison. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He said, I expect results and then well talk (about having a job at the end of the season). Santa Ana College (2007) Speaking of bad luck, the El Modena Vanguards--or the Ducks as their colorful coach prefers--actually had to absorb the majority of it. Dana Hills needed a stop to win its first playoff game since 2009, but El Modena needed just four plays to earn the win. Zach is a multiple California Journalism Award winner and has covered sports in Orange County since 2013. Im a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. Smith punctuated the possession with a 6-yard TD run and ran in the 2-point conversion after a penalty by San Juan Hills. 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. View all coaching experience. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer). (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. El Modenas defense and special teams delivered its offense excellent field possession early in the fourth quarter and Hitchens capped a 21-yard drive with a 4-yard TD run to make it 29-0. Honestly, I think Im more happy than sad. Kelly finds Black on a screen, Black finds blockers and sprints 68 yards to the end zone. But Rush, who had been an assistant to Crow for 10 years, said the pressure was minimal, if any. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. High School Sports. Some people thought it was funny that Lester would even have the audacity to mention winning. This coach has passed an identification, basic background, and sex offender check. (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. I just knew they favored Bill to come back.. City News Service contributed to this report. 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. El Modena's players approached it differently. The transition, they say, was surprisingly smooth because they shared many of the same philosophies and strategies as the former coach. None of the 6,500 people who sat transfixed in Fred Kelly Stadium will ever forget it, either. Califf kicked another field goal, this one from 36 yards, to make it 14-6. The Stallions have again played a strong schedule. And he wouldnt wish the experience on anyone. In his first season, Henney got this Dolphins program to set its sights higher and showed that it belonged with teams of El Modenas caliber. 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. Ledesma fumbled on the two-point conversion attempt, but Adams recovered in the end zone for a 22-21 lead. Rick went in and played a heck of a football game, Lester said. The Vanguards ran for 280 yards and four . The pressure was so enormous . I think if there was a time that people might have second-guessed me, that couldve been it.. This is exactly the type of training we were looking for. Lester had great rapport with his assistant coaches and players. To them, it was noteworthy only because it was the second-to-last time they lost a game for three seasons. 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 think we're good," Mitchell said. Head Coach Myers, Michael Offensive Line Mitchell, Joe Assistant Coach Mendoza, Joe . The pair worked together for three years before Mullen left to coach at Villa Park. CoachUp now makes private football coaching affordable and convenient for athletes of all ages and skill levels. "We worked. 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. Smith, a senior who also is El Modenas leading rusher, on Thursday rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Youre going to be bummed out. By 2017, the El Modena football program was . Smith help set up the score with a 43-yard run to the San Juan Hills 30. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. 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. 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. 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. 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. Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Coming into this program when we did, in four years, to say that we flipped around a program, I cant really put words to that.. 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. Ive learned from some of your favorite players and taught some of them some things I do well at the WR position. This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time. Sign in here. But the coaches told us, Theyre the same age as you. People around here expect results, and they expect them quick. 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