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.
To see the slide show, click on the first photo:
Segerstrom players charge out onto the field.
El Modena quarterback Xzavior Guess gets past Segerstrom's Abram Valadez.
Rather than call for a fair catch El Modena's Sam Astor receives the ball and is brought down by Segerstrom players.
Owen Smith of El Modena goes for a two point conversion.
Segerstrom attempts to block a PAT.
El Modena's Reuben Alcala scores while Segerstrom's Adam Garcia tries to bring him down.
Segerstrom's Jonathan Acevedo almost blocks the PAT.
Segerstrom quarterback Pablo Garcia hands off to Noah Tagaloa.
Segerstrom recovers a fumnble against El Modena.
Ray Grignon of El Modena cuts through the Segerstrom defenders.
Segerstrom Coach Joseph Tagaloa talks to his players after the game.
El Modena Coach Matt Mitchell talks to his players after the win.
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.
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