Dan Albano has been a high school sports writer at The Orange County Register since 1993. As the fog descended upon Fred Kelly Stadium, Dana Hills went blow-for-blow against a physical and tested El Modena squad. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena quarterback Xzavior Guess runs into the end zone to score a touchdown against Villa Park in the fourth quarter in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. 21 San Juan Hills at San Juan Hills High. 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. He returned to watch the game with his arm in a sling. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. (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. They have outscored their opponents 217-28. 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. 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. 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. I didnt tell anyone for a while. 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Nobody imagined the talented quarterback would have his arm broken from a second-quarter tackle and be lost for the rest of the season. If we hadnt had a winning season, Im sure there might have been complaints, Rush said. College basketball: So whats the deal with Oregons new floor? He always has been the type to joke around at practice, and hes always been a hit with the media, often providing reporters with funny one-liners. 25 Feb 2023 01:23:28 "I think we're good," Mitchell said. Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach. El Modena HS Varsity Football. Bill was a very popular coach here with the kids and the parents, Brown said. In his 14 years at El Rancho, Johnson had led the school to five Southern Section championship games, winning three. 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. This is exactly the type of training we were looking for. El Modena ended that streak by defeating the Spartans 28-13 on Thursday night at El Modena High. Steve does concert reviews for the Register, too, when time permits. Coaches Contact List - Click Here UPDATED PHYSICALS INFORMATION 2022-2023: INFORMATION ON PHYSICALS Physical Examination Form Health History Form (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. Jack Elsner, El Modena principal, said that he wont name a replacement until January. Head Freshmen coach at Orange HS 1998. Menu Join Team. Back then the CIF-SS divisions were still geographic and league-based, and the Dolphins played in the tough Pac-5 Division. 4TH DOWN: Dana Hills stops the El Modena drive on this Hayden Dendiu breakup. @dhhs_athletics @tonyhenney pic.twitter.com/EkBPyGIPnA, South OC Sports (@SouthOCsports) November 5, 2021, I thought we fought like a team that belonged, Dana Hills coach Tony Henney said. Jack made it very easy for me because we had worked together (at Corona del Mar) for 11 years, Orris said. But the coaches told us, Theyre the same age as you. We always had something to prove.. 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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. Next week, El Modena plays Foothill in a nonleague game on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Tustin High. El Modena High School Orange, CA Coach Bios Michael Myers Offensive Line Sean Fryer Coach (714) 454-3331 stfryer@gmail.com El Modena Head Girls Lacrosse Richard Garcia Coach 1 (714) 875-9121 ragarcia@orangeusd.org El Modena Freshman coach 10th season Samuel Sepulveda Coach (714) 724-3373 sam.sepulveda11@gmail.com Aaron Shahrestani Coach Jen Amat told City News Service. . Coach Esperanza also attended the clinic to learn more about the game of football! El Modena coach Matt Mitchell considered San Juan Hills (0-6) his teams first challenge so far but his team easily passed. Orange Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students in all academic programs and school activities. 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Then he could stand the growing pain no more. ORANGE The Dana Hills football team fought. 866-495-5172. 8 games started at WR. Mark that as the first major accomplishment in the Henney's tenure as head coach. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 7 Coach Mitchell giving the refs a pregame pep talk!! It was a team yearning to be coached, Henney said. Its not that it hasnt been a marvelous experience--it certainly has--but Im getting more selfish with my time. 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. 1-ranked football team in California, the Edison Chargers, dont care to remember that particular game. . He was in the inaugural class inducted into the Santa Ana Unified School District Sports Hall of Fame. Steve was honored as Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section. 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. Varsity Football (2021 - 2022) Team Record (8 - 5, 0 - 3) Roster (91) . El Modenas defense did its part by holding the Stallions to 83 yards offense in the first half, most of which came on the final 1:30 on the arm of Tollefson. No one wins the Sunset League three times in a row. That lasted about a minute and a half, Lester said. 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.. After El Modernas 14 play drive, Kelly hits Chambers for 56 yards and Black on this 19 yard TD pass. The pair worked together for three years before Mullen left to coach at Villa Park. If we didnt, I think theyd be calling for my neck. Some people thought it was funny that Lester would even have the audacity to mention winning. Im serious. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. Went to Orange HS. 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 The only problem I was feeling was that we always expected so much success at El Modena, Backstrom said. 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 . I remember it as if it were yesterday. Lesters career coaching record is 213-86-10, for a winning percentage of .706. El Modena dominated the first half, yards-wise, 201 yards of offense to Villa Parks 61, but had a lead of only 7-3 at halftime. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the second half, it was the defenses that reigned. (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. Sign in here. Its a good thing though weve had more Ws than Ls, he said. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena wide receiver Blake Armstrong, center, has the pass roll off of his fingertips in the end zone for an incomplete pass as San Juan Hills defensive back Rylan Schafer, left, and defensive back Dylan Wersching, right, apply pressure in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. 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. 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 I didnt think wed be dominating like this, but we knew this was a special group of guys.. Steve also writes a weekly column that covers pro and college sports, and other topics. 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. I have coached kids to high school guys to college guys. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. 14 El Modena answered its question emphatically Friday night with a well-rounded 29-6 victory against No. Dana Hills (8-3) broke through some barriers for the program this season. 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. 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). Last week, El Modena beat La Habra 43-6. (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. Kelly Bills is in his second season as Dixie State's offensive coordinator. (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. The play set up another El Modena touchdown. Email at zcavanagh@picketfencemedia.com. 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. Get new customers and drive traffic to your business. Speaking of bad luck, the El Modena Vanguards--or the Ducks as their colorful coach prefers--actually had to absorb the majority of it. 3920 E. Spring Street, Orange, CA 92869 714-997-6331, For questions regarding the El Modena Football Program and getting signed up, please contact Head Varsity Coach Matt Mitchell at, For questions regarding the El Modena Football Freshman team, please contact Freshman Head Coach Chris Esperanzaat, For questions regarding the El Modena Football Boosters and to join our weekly mailing list, please contact Football Boosters President Linda Manionat. We were terrified going into practice that week. Casa de Tortuga Is Just Simply Crawling With Tortoises: 450 of Them. Assistant Coach Mendoza, Joe Assistant Coach Kulda, Greg Assistant Coach Tafua, Steve . Kelly finds Black on a screen, Black finds blockers and sprints 68 yards to the end zone. At least with having the others there, it wasnt like bringing in an entirely new program. . Edison running back Kaleaph Carter is among Southern Californias most promising sophomores, but he will run into difficulty against fine Vanguard linemen Don Gibson (6-3, 255) and Allen Ennis (6-1, 220), as well as linebackers Ross Bauer, Joe Scagliotti and Pepe Jezek. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. It was just a high school football game played six seasons ago. The records--Edison (8-3), El Modena (13-1). The Spartans, who are No. And a loss for The Ted and Bob Show, which can now only be seen in reruns. This coach has passed an identification, basic background, and sex offender check. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Nov 3 Shane Whitehill continues to rack up sacks with another one to force Pasadena to Punt! By contrast, only one El Modena player went on to play football at a four-year school. Collecting Controversy : The curios and figurines of a racist past are hot properties. Villa Park got points on its first possession.
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