September 20, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

PHOTOS: El Modena celebrates homecoming with non-league win over Segerstrom

El Modena’s Troy Parker heads into the end zone for a touchdown. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone).

El Modena High School’s football team celebrated homecoming Friday night in the rain with a 36-0 non-league victory over Segerstrom.

“Great team win,” said El Modena Coach Matt Mitchell on Saturday. “Overall team effort was great.”

Quarterback Xzavior Guess led the Vanguards (3-0) with four touchdown passes.

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Troy Parker had two touchdown catches and Ryan Holzgang had a rushing touchdown, Mitchell said.

“Mayson Hitchens and Owen Smith led the defense; defensive line played well,” Mitchell said.

El Modena plays at La Habra Friday night.

Coach Joseph Tagaloa’s Segerstrom team (1-3) hosts Kaiser Friday night.