. El Modenas Mayson Hitchens, left, gets through the San Juan Hills defense to score a touchdown in the first quarter in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. 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. Many county coaches side with Backstrom in that replacing a successful coach isnt too difficult--especially when the former coach helps when he can. Located in an unincorporated area between Tustin and Orange,. In football or economic terms, those fans got a colossal bargain. Already a member? Two plays later Smith scored on a 1-yard run around right end for a 14-3 lead. In other words, dont go out and mess up a good program.. But at the end of the day, (the schedule) is good for us. Hes great! Snitzler is currently in custody being held in lieu of $30,000 bail. 2 years Defensive Back, Punt Returner, Kick Returner. But the pass play failed on the conversion. @dhhs_athletics @hdendiu pic.twitter.com/I3WMFdMhOk. Snitzler was employed as an assistant varsity football coach during the time he was alleged to have been involved with the student. He turned a program that once had problems having a winning season into a program that was a big winner. He specializes in football and all the aquatics but covers many different sports. Zach Cavanagh is the sports editor for Picket Fence Media. View all coaching experience. 15 in this weeks county rankings, have played a challenging schedule. That makes a big difference, I think.. Its a tough act to follow.. With all that hard work I was able to play with the Bills and learn from top guys like Stefan diggs and Gabe Davis. 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. (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. Advertise with us. Dolphins are eliminated in first playoff appearance since 2013 in Division 5 opener. All-Time Roster - El Modena Vanguards Football (Orange, CA) - MaxPreps.com Key to the game--Much will depend on the effectiveness of the El Modena defense, particularly the Vanguards untested secondary. 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. In March, Snitzler was accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with the student, according to Rackauckas. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 90 OT . Ive probably spent literally years watching film.. Dan Albano has been a high school sports writer at The Orange County Register since 1993. Passed Coach Course. Steve's first byline appeared in the Register in 1979. But in Backstroms first season, the Vanguards failed to advance to the Southern Section playoffs. . El Modena coach Matt Mitchell considered San Juan Hills (0-6) his teams first challenge so far but his team easily passed. Prep Wednesday : Coaches Who Replace Living Legends Can Find Themselves Bob is kind of a classic guy, and his resignation is a loss for Orange County football.. All of the ribbing that went on between the coaches before their games became known as The Ted and Bob Show., The aura surrounding our game and the fun of the challenge will be a little lost for us, Mullen said. "I didn't think we'd be. (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. Im serious. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ZachCav and follow our sports coverage on Twitter @SouthOCSports. It was a team yearning to be coached, Henney said. The rivalry wont be the same without him. 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.. Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Guess scored on a weaving-through-the-middle run of 28 yards to stretch the advantage to 21-6 early in the fourth quarter. El Modena also lost two championship games in overtime, the first in 1980 to Lynwood (14-13), and the second in 1981 to Foothill (21-14). His next scheduled court appearance is May 12 at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. (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. When the Dolphins last sniffed playoff contention in 2019, they were fighting for a spot in Division 12. Speaking of bad luck, the El Modena Vanguards--or the Ducks as their colorful coach prefers--actually had to absorb the majority of it. Adams 6-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiah Leftwich with 2:29 remaining in the game completed the scoring. Email. In the second quarter, El Modena drove 55 yards on nine plays for another touchdown. (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. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modenas Mayson Hitchens, left, runs past Villa Parks Carter Christie after catching a pass to set up a El Modena touchdown in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. 15 Offers 4 Visits 0 Coach Visits. (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. Marty McWhinney knows what its like to come in on the heels of a legend. Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach. A client should expect nothing but excellence from me. 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. Twitter. Santiago HS (Garden Grove) The Vanguards are ranked No. 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. Police found a gun inside the school, she said. TOUCHDOWN: Dana Hills responds lightning fast. Reach Another Level with a Private Utah Football Coach. Sign In School Page; Team Page . (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Villa Park cheer during the game against El Modena in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Shane Whitehill (@ShaneWhitehill1) / Twitter When he finally resigned in October, it was a big disappointment for the kids, most of them were seniors. El Modena High School (Orange, CA) Varsity Football - MaxPreps.com Los Angeles, David Lindley, guitarist best known for work with Jackson Browne, dies at 78. 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. Snitzler surrendered to police about 8:45 p.m., Amat said. Smith help set up the score with a 43-yard run to the San Juan Hills 30. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer). There also was tailback Kerwin Bell, perhaps the best ever to grace Orange Countys playing fields. He also was his usual disruptive self on defense at linebacker. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Smith, a senior who also is El Modenas leading rusher, on Thursday rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. (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. Even the principal here (John Meyers) called me in and said he expected to have a winning season. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), San Juan Hills fans cheer as their team takes the field before the start of the game against El Modena in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. 13 in the Orange County Top 25. To climax the series of plays, he threw a 32-yard touchdown pass, and El Modena tied the score, 7-7. The key was holding Kerwin Bell, Frasco said. . (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena running back Owen Smith tries to get by Villa Park cornerback Mark Meagher for more yardage in a non-league football game in Orange on Thursday, September 29, 2022. 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. 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 I just tried to hide it.. Coach Esperanza also attended the clinic to learn more about the game of football! Basically, I was the young guy coming in and I dont think they wanted to hurt the future. Private football Coaches in Utah | CoachUp Time kept rolling and the half ended. Not that it was any ill will toward me--I dont think it was. Dana Hills remained in front thanks to an enormous defensive play by Dendiu. 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! Kelly Bills is in his second season as Dixie State's offensive coordinator. I have no industry certifications but I love the game of football especially the WR position. Add Video. . Sign up here. No one wins the Sunset League three times in a row. 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. College basketball: So whats the deal with Oregons new floor? 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Vanguards went on a scouting mission to watch Edison play a talented Canyon team the previous week. Three years ago, Paul Orris replaced Jack Errion, who retired after 11 years as Corona del Mars basketball coach. CIF-SS Division 5 first round. 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Grew up in Orange. Menu Join Team. Sign In School Page; Team Page Schedule Roster Videos/Photos . 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. El Modenas ensuing drive ended on another fourth-down try, this one an incomplete pass on fourth-and-10 at the Villa Park 24. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 7 Varsity Football Linda Slajer Oct 2 Varsity Football Linda Slajer Oct 2 If winning was unlikely, winning in the absence of Frasco was unthinkable. Ledesma fumbled on the two-point conversion attempt, but Adams recovered in the end zone for a 22-21 lead.