I mean, he won the Sunset League in 1985, 86 and 87. Two days following the April 23 standoff, Snitzler was charged with possessing a firearm in a school zone, discharging or attempting to discharge a firearm in a gun-free school zone -- all of which are felonies -- and possession of ammunition on school property, a misdemeanor, according to Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas. That lasted about a minute and a half, Lester said. 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. Ive learned from some of your favorite players and taught some of them some things I do well at the WR position. He also was his usual disruptive self on defense at linebacker. (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. 1-ranked football team in California, the Edison Chargers, dont care to remember that particular game. And a loss for The Ted and Bob Show, which can now only be seen in reruns. 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. 2003 to 2010 Head Varsity football coach at Santiago of Garden Grove. In that sense, my first year was tough.. The charges Snitzler is facing could result in a more than 10-year prison sentence, according to Rackauckas. 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). Although Edison built a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, the El Modena defense held the formidable Bell to just 10 yards rushing on six carries in the first half. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), El Modena wide receiver Blake Armstrong signals a touchdown along with the referee after scoring on a pass play against San Juan Hills in a non-league football game in San Juan Capistrano on Friday, September 23, 2022. All League 1st Team DB (2005) You hate to lose, San Juan Hills coach Robert Frith said before the game of the schedule. El Modena outscored its previous four opponents a combined 160-9 and stuck to that script from the start. If winning was unlikely, winning in the absence of Frasco was unthinkable. Sign up here. We were terrified going into practice that week. (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. 2014 Varsity assistant at Orange HS. While attending Vanguard University, Brandon also started his coaching career as an assistant football coach at El Modena High School in 2014. El Modena stuck to its running attack, and in the past that mightve gotten Dana Hills, but the Dolphins met the challenge. Athletics - El Modena High School El Modena High School Athletic Director: Ed Drzanek EMHS Athletics Showcase Message EMHS Athletics Showcase Message Loading. 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Steve Clark, right, and his son Jamison pose prior to a BYU football game. Personalized, one-on-one instruction is the secret to improved skills and increased confidence. Both touchdowns were thrown to senior Omarjaye Black for 68 yards and 19 yards. Coaches Contact List - Click Here UPDATED PHYSICALS INFORMATION 2022-2023: INFORMATION ON PHYSICALS Physical Examination Form Health History Form The Spartans, who are No. 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. Over in the Goliath camp, members of the former No. Every time he talks, he makes me feel so good . Steve does concert reviews for the Register, too, when time permits. Located in an unincorporated area between Tustin and Orange,. CIF-SS Division 5 first round. College basketball: So whats the deal with Oregons new floor? It was like we had to battle to get respect from other teams. 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). Frasco had been such a fine quarterback the year before, and we knew he would be such a great one that we wanted to work with him. In that time, Crow had won a Central Conference title, and finished runner-up once as well. Went to Orange HS. (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. Why did we give up 129 yards? it was bad karma, said Scott Strosnider, a starter on the 1979 Edison team. 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. Bill was a very popular coach here with the kids and the parents, Brown said. 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. No receivers were available. (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. Ledesma fumbled on the two-point conversion attempt, but Adams recovered in the end zone for a 22-21 lead. One of the Captains of 1989 CIF Finalist team with Tom Meiss as head coach. (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. Our coaches our dedicated! 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. Casa de Tortuga Is Just Simply Crawling With Tortoises: 450 of Them. Time kept rolling and the half ended. 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. Hes great! The pair worked together for three years before Mullen left to coach at Villa Park. Add Video. It was a different scenario than Ive been in. (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. Menu Join Team. He put in just as many hours on the weekends, just as much work, and just as much worry. Some people thought it was funny that Lester would even have the audacity to mention winning. Dont get the DP Times delivered to your home? 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. Jen Amat told City News Service. When Edisons Dino Bell fumbled the kick-off, El Modena simply held on to the ball for the victory. Afrookhteh knocked through a 26-yard field goal to put Dana Hills ahead, 20-17. (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. In February, Snitzler was accused of meeting the student and communicating with the victim via text messages. Trying to steady his left arm, Frasco led the Vanguards down the field. I wasnt sure, but I had a pretty good idea it was busted, he said. 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. I would like to get away from football film forever. It was fun to be a part of this.. If you lost here, it wouldnt be accepted. 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. Why did two drives stall? Im tired of that.. Already have an account? El Segundo 4, Torrance 2. . 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. It turned out to be one of those storybook seasons, really, Brown said. Steve was honored as Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section. After spending 11 years as his assistant, Bill Backstrom replaced Bob Lester as El Modena football coach in 1985. 2 years Defensive Back, Punt Returner, Kick Returner. I dont know if you can ask for any more. Quarterback Michael Tollefson powered the drive with his running and finished with 63 yards on the ground. San Juan Hills entered 0-5 for the second consecutive season. I didnt tell anyone for a while. Coach Esperanza also attended the clinic to learn more about the game of football! 8 games started at WR. You could tell that they wanted to be good at this, and it was something that meant something to them. Snitzler is currently in custody being held in lieu of $30,000 bail. Head Freshmen coach at Orange HS 1998. If we didnt, I think theyd be calling for my neck. Picket Fence Media is a proud member of the SoCal Media Network. 2019-current Freshman assistant football coach at El Modena HS. @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. "We worked. Varsity Football Their four losses are to teams that entered this week with a combined 17-5 record. Their opponents took a combined record of 20-2 into Friday. Shoutout to Coach Mitchell for presenting and sharing his insights at the 2023 Los Angeles Football Coaching Clinic! Zach is a multiple California Journalism Award winner and has covered sports in Orange County since 2013. (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. With all that hard work I was able to play with the Bills and learn from top guys like Stefan diggs and Gabe Davis. 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. But Backstrom said he never heard any grumbling from the players, their parents or the administration. CIF-SS D5. He returned to watch the game with his arm in a sling. 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. Back then the CIF-SS divisions were still geographic and league-based, and the Dolphins played in the tough Pac-5 Division. Ive probably spent literally years watching film.. 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. He always made me feel like I was part of the decision making, and kind of groomed me for the job, I think. Coach Biagini, Matthew Coach Garcia, Richard Coach Contact 600 W Santa Ana Blvd Ste 705 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (929) 322-4007 [email protected] . But if there was any pressure, it was self-made. 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. 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.. Thirteen members of that Edison team received football scholarships. Even the principal here (John Meyers) called me in and said he expected to have a winning season. Its a tough act to follow.. Varsity Football Chris Dunham Oct 7 Varsity Football Linda Slajer Oct 2 Varsity Football Linda Slajer Oct 2 Lester had great rapport with his assistant coaches and players. There was pain, and it was just kind of flopping around. Smith punctuated the possession with a 6-yard TD run and ran in the 2-point conversion after a penalty by San Juan Hills. Dolphins are eliminated in first playoff appearance since 2013 in Division 5 opener. View all coaching experience. 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. Its other loss also was to an undefeated team, Yorba Linda. 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.