Scouting report: El Modena

El Modena offensive and defensive lineman Bryan Ta, a senior, is a player to watch this upcoming 2014 football season.
El Modena players, from left, seniors Patrick Marzolino, Daniel Contreras and Bryan Ta.
El Modena seniors Patrick Marzolino, from left, Bryan Ta and Daniel Contreras are players to watch this upcoming 2014 football season.

By Kenny Connolly | kconnolly@scng.com | Orange County Register

August 26, 2014 at 11:03 p.m.

EL MODENA VANGUARDS

Coach: Ed Draznek (fifth year, 10-30)

Last season: 2-8 overall, 0-6 league

Scouting report: The Vanguards went winless in their final season in the Century League, and should find their new home in the North Hills League more to their liking. Among the players looking for a fresh start is senior quarterback Daniel Contreras, who threw 18 interceptions to five touchdowns a year ago. El Modena will take some of the pressure off of him by placing a greater emphasis on running the football. Coach Ed Drzanek feels his offensive line is the team’s strongest unit, plus junior running back Kenneth Lamb showed a lot of potential last season. Lamb capped his sophomore year with a 190-yard showing against Villa Park. A breakout year from the running back would greatly improve El Modena’s shot at a postseason spot.

Players to watch: Daniel Contreras, Sr.; Jacob Gonzales, Sr.; Jesus Macias, Sr.; Patrick Marolino, Sr.; Bryan Ta, Sr. Clint Wodark, Jr.

PROJECTED LINEUP

Offense

QB: Daniel Contreras, Sr.

RB: Kenneth Lamb, Jr.

RB: Gio Peralta, So.

WR: Patrick Marolino, Sr.

WR: Jesus Macias, Sr.

TE: Jacob Gonzales, Sr.

T: Chris Campos, Sr.

G: Eli Vasconcellos, Sr.

C: Bryan Ta, Sr.

G: Mark Rosales, Jr.