Head Freshmen coach at Orange HS 1998. Brandon Camarillo - History Teacher - LinkedIn The shorthand lingo of the Fred Kelly Stadium scoreboard described it thus: El Modena 28, Edison 27. The Vanguards stuck to the ground and rushed in a five-yard touchdown to take the game, 23-20. Get important news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. Over in the Goliath camp, members of the former No. FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA A north Orange County former varsity football coach faced multiple charges Wednesday regarding his start of a police standoff, while armed, in an El Modena High School classroom according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office. The Stallions have again played a strong schedule. Late interception ends Pasadena's upset bid in first round of the CIF Blake Califf kicked a 39-yard field goal to put the Spartans on top 3-0 midway through the first quarter. El Modena Varsity Football Roster | Blast Athletics He also had two receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. 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 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. kelly.bills@dixie.edu. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena running back Owen Smith, left, runs along the sideline for more yardage as he is chased by San Juan Hills defensive back Isaiah Bennett on a pass play in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. 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. I didnt think wed be dominating like this, but we knew this was a special group of guys.. (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 Vanguards begin North Hills League play Oct. 13 against El Dorado. Lester, who had been the coach since the school opened in 1966, won three. El Modena had possession, and Frasco was scrambling near his teams end zone. "I didn't think we'd be. He was in the inaugural class inducted into the Santa Ana Unified School District Sports Hall of Fame. 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. I will focus on technique and being efficient in and out of breaks. However, with wins over rival Aliso Niguel, dominance of Pacific Valley League opponents and a strong showing in the Pacific Hills League, Dana Hills pushed up to Division 5. He won Associated Press Sports Editors awards for game-story writing in 2001, feature-story writing in 2017 and breaking news in 2019. But in Backstroms first season, the Vanguards failed to advance to the Southern Section playoffs. We knew he was a skilled kid, but we really hadnt worked with him. Linebacker Weston Port contributed to two sacks to help lead the Stallions defense. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In his 14 years at El Rancho, Johnson had led the school to five Southern Section championship games, winning three. Sign In School Page; Team Page . Lester had a kind of empty feeling. The Vanguards back-up quarterback, Rick Ledesma, had never thrown a pass in a varsity game. And most agree, replacing a successful coach is not always an easy thing to do. We hadnt beaten them since 2007.. 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. Today, some of the Vanguards are college students, such as the Rozsa triplets, who attend UCLA. People around here expect results, and they expect them quick. Steve Clark, right, and his son Jamison pose prior to a BYU football game. I dont think it wasnt until the fourth of fifth game of the season that I could actually smile.. If they remember it at all, the Chargers recall how hot and oppressive it felt as their bus pulled into Orange, and how tiny the visitors quarters at Fred Kelly seemed. Already a member? Dan Albano has been a high school sports writer at The Orange County Register since 1993. 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. (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. 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 Vanguards opened a 22-0 lead late in the third quarter on a 27-yard TD pass from Xzavior Guess to Blake Armstrong on a fourth-and-7. Barrett replaced former Seahawk Coach Bill Gibbons after Gibbons was fired last June. 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. 2015-2017 Varsity assistant at Garden Grove HS. Its not that it hasnt been a marvelous experience--it certainly has--but Im getting more selfish with my time. There was just an incredible amount of pressure (to win), McWhinney said. "We worked. Our defense played well tonight, said El Modena coach Matt Mitchell. Located in an unincorporated area between Tustin and Orange,. Dana Hills football. McWhinney, who two weeks ago was hired to replace Jerry Howell as football coach at Foothill High School, accepted his first head coaching job 20 years ago at El Rancho High School in Pico Rivera. "I think we're good," Mitchell said. Dana Hills needed a stop to win its first playoff game since 2009, but El Modena needed just four plays to earn the win. September 29, 1979, was a strange kind of Saturday night in Orange. 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). (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park tight end Jeremiah Leftwich, left, reaches for the goal line to score a touchdown over El Modenas Ryan Holzgang in non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Adams 6-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiah Leftwich with 2:29 remaining in the game completed the scoring. A native of East Lyme, Conn., and a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, he began writing for The Times in 1981. But the pass play failed on the conversion. (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. Los Angeles, David Lindley, guitarist best known for work with Jackson Browne, dies at 78. Scouting Report I just tried to hide it.. Then he could stand the growing pain no more. 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. Steve Barrett, Ocean Views baseball coach, knows the feeling. O.C. High School Football Coach Faces Charges for Sex With Minor - KTLA Some coaches, especially those who had been on the staff for a long time before accepting the head coaching job, say replacing a very successful coach was not much of a problem at all. I played HS football in the toughest league in CA, the trinity league at Servite HS. (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. (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. It turned out to be one of those storybook seasons, really, Brown said. 15 Offers 4 Visits 0 Coach Visits. Hes great! Phone. He always made me feel like I was part of the decision making, and kind of groomed me for the job, I think. Our coaches our dedicated! For $2 or less, they bought a ticket to witness David defeat Goliath. Both teams made mistakes on offense in the. Picket Fence Media is a proud member of the SoCal Media Network. Get new customers and drive traffic to your business. CIF-SS D5. Menu Join Team. Dana Hills led 14-10. Trying to steady his left arm, Frasco led the Vanguards down the field. Black caught three passes for 84 yards. El Modena stuck to its running attack, and in the past that mightve gotten Dana Hills, but the Dolphins met the challenge. It has also been harder and harder to lose. Many county high school coaches can relate to that experience. It seemed like Kerwin Bell scored four or five touchdowns, Frasco recalled. Went to Orange HS. Add Video. Barrett said the success has made the transition much easier. Califf kicked another field goal, this one from 36 yards, to make it 14-6. WR/DB Coach Some people thought it was funny that Lester would even have the audacity to mention winning. 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. El Modena HS Football Program. I mean, he won the Sunset League in 1985, 86 and 87. Mullen eventually made it to Foothill, where the Knight-Vanguard rivalry in the Century League and in the playoffs evolved as one of the countys best. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. I am married with 3 children & 1 grandchild. Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. OCDA alleges that he initiated the 10-hour standoff with police while armed in one of the school's classrooms in April, when he was being investigated for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17- year-old student. 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. Sign in here. Hes had such a good thing going with the parents and the players, its tough to see him leave.. 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. I have a passion for playing the WR position and you will get the very best from me. Basically, I was the young guy coming in and I dont think they wanted to hurt the future. To them, it was noteworthy only because it was the second-to-last time they lost a game for three seasons. Coach Biagini, Matthew Coach Garcia, Richard Coach Contact 600 W Santa Ana Blvd Ste 705 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (929) 322-4007 [email protected] . 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. 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. Mark that as the first major accomplishment in the Henney's tenure as head coach. Im serious. "Our negotiators (talked) to him for several hours and finally convinced him to give himself up peacefully," Amat said. Its a good thing though weve had more Ws than Ls, he said. He writes a weekly column on the county high school sports scene and also covers games and writes features. One of the Captains of 1989 CIF Finalist team with Tom Meiss as head coach. Ledesma completed 6 of 11 passes for 139 yards in the second half against the Chargers. 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. Subscribe today. Marty McWhinney knows what its like to come in on the heels of a legend. OCDA alleges that he initiated the 10-hour standoff with police while armed in . Yet, some witnesses still claim that it was the most exciting game they had ever seen. Athletics - El Modena High School El Modena High School Athletic Director: Ed Drzanek EMHS Athletics Showcase Message EMHS Athletics Showcase Message Loading. El Modena senior running back Owen . 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. Passed Coach Course. . Zach Cavanagh 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.. El Modena football overpowers Santa Ana with its running game But Rush, who had been an assistant to Crow for 10 years, said the pressure was minimal, if any. At Whittier Christian, basketball Coach Bob Brown replaced Bill Cuccia last year after Cuccia resigned. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer). In football or economic terms, those fans got a colossal bargain. In 2015, Dan received the Bud Dwyer Jr. media award from the Southern California High School Football Coaches Association. In his first season, Henney got this Dolphins' program to set its sights higher and showed that it belonged . 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. Bell did get back in stride in the second half, finishing with two touchdowns and a total of 134 yards rushing. . View all coaching experience. Orange Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students in all academic programs and school activities. If we hadnt had a winning season, Im sure there might have been complaints, Rush said. In nine years, Cuccias teams won seven Olympic League championships, compiled a 180-49 overall record and reached the Southern Section final three times. Why did two drives stall? Im tired of that.. Before the game, Lester had grimly predicted, "We don't. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), San Juan Hills quarterback Michael Butter Tollefson, left, scrambles as he is chased out of the pocket by an El Modena defender in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. This will be a hard-fought game, and Edison should emerge victorious by a point. 8 games started at WR. BYU vs. Utah Tech: Father and son coaches on opposite sidelines 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. Father and son will be on opposite sidelines when the two teams meet next Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. You could tell that they wanted to be good at this, and it was something that meant something to them. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), An El Modena cheerleader entertains the crowd with a series of flips before the start of the game against Villa Park in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. His career record at El Modena was 157-58-8. I would like to get away from football film forever. That lasted about a minute and a half, Lester said. Dolphins are eliminated in first playoff appearance since 2013 in Division 5 opener. El Modena Varsity Football (2021 - 2022) | Blast Athletics When I went to El Modena, we were always considered the underdogs, even though we had won the CIF (Southern Conference title in 1978), Frasco said. ; 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. He dodged out to the 20-yard line, where he was hit by an Edison safety. @bokellyy @omarjayeblack1, Dana Hills leads El Modena, 7-3, 6:37 1Q, CIF-SS D5. Sign up here. Steve does concert reviews for the Register, too, when time permits. 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. 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. Back then the CIF-SS divisions were still geographic and league-based, and the Dolphins played in the tough Pac-5 Division. But while Lester admits that his staff does most of the coaching, many final decisions rest on his shoulders. Steve also writes a weekly column that covers pro and college sports, and other topics. . In the end, the ultimate responsibility comes back to me, Lester said. Football Coach in Provo, UT | Neil P. | CoachUp The records--Edison (8-3), El Modena (13-1). 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. If you are fast, sweet but technique and knowledge will help you win all the time. El Modena football escapes with win over Pasadena in Division 3 playoffs I think if there was a time that people might have second-guessed me, that couldve been it.. . Snitzler surrendered to police about 8:45 p.m., Amat said. The Chargers destroyed Canyon, 43-14. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 15 in this weeks county rankings, have played a challenging schedule. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Thirteen members of that Edison team received football scholarships. I walked on at BYU and learned the WR position my whole time there transitioning from QB to WR. Its not the game that Lester is leaving. Ledesma fumbled on the two-point conversion attempt, but Adams recovered in the end zone for a 22-21 lead. Sign In School Page; Team Page . 2018 Varsity assistant at El Modena HS. Personalized, one-on-one instruction is the secret to improved skills and increased confidence. ORANGE El Modena coaches tried the its just another game approach to Thursdays football contest against Villa Park. In February, Snitzler was accused of meeting the student and communicating with the victim via text messages. When Edisons Dino Bell fumbled the kick-off, El Modena simply held on to the ball for the victory. El Modena Varsity Football (2022 - 2023) | Blast Athletics @bills_kelly. 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. Elishah Jackett, El Modena, Offensive Tackle - 247Sports Jackson Keays's Football Recruiting Profile - NCSASports.org Quarterback Michael Tollefson powered the drive with his running and finished with 63 yards on the ground. Not that it was any ill will toward me--I dont think it was. . The Vanguards are ranked No. And he wouldnt wish the experience on anyone. Nobody imagined the talented quarterback would have his arm broken from a second-quarter tackle and be lost for the rest of the season. I remember it as if it were yesterday. We keep preaching get to the ball and play as a team and thats what we did tonight.. TOUCHDOWN: Dana Hills responds lightning fast. Gardening Stuff & Plant cuttings Exchange Feb 11th Irvine Great Park.]. (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. 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. 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 No receivers were available. Adams completed his final six passes to finish with 68 yards passing and a touchdown. 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. Ive learned from some of your favorite players and taught some of them some things I do well at the WR position. 2 years Defensive Back, Punt Returner, Kick Returner. 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? El Dorado dropped to 6-2 overall. At least with having the others there, it wasnt like bringing in an entirely new program. 21 San Juan Hills at San Juan Hills High. Foothill and El Modena have been going at it for about 35 years now, and the series is even, 17 wins apiece with three ties. Fit to Be Tied - Los Angeles Times 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. 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 While attending Vanguard University, Brandon also started his coaching career as an assistant football coach at El Modena High School in 2014. Neil P. - I'm a coach that believes in technique and knowledge which allows one to go out and dominate. 2000-2002 Varsity assistant coach at La Quinta with Guy Gardner. Lester had great rapport with his assistant coaches and players. When the defense came on the field, he exited for the hospital, where X-rays revealed he had broken his forearm. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena running back Owen Smith (5) almost breaks away from San Juan Hills defensive back Isaiah Bennett who pushes him out of bounds in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. 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. 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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. I love our kids and the time we had together was really a lot of fun.. Smith help set up the score with a 43-yard run to the San Juan Hills 30. Varsity Football (2019 - 2020) Team Record (5 - 6, 1 - 2) Roster (57) . I was pretty sure that all of the basketball parents wanted Bill to come back. All League 1st Team WR (2006)