Kickoff '08: El Modena Vanguards
Kickoff '08: El Modena Vanguards
September 1, 2008 - 1:48 PM
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El Modena
Last season:6-4, 2-3
Postseason: 2002
Coach: Greg Olquin (5th year, 13-26-1)
Outlook: Ray Holley proved his worth last year as he earned second team all-county honors. However, Holley has graduated and that leaves the Vanguards with a huge hole to fill. The defense is a strength and will have to carry the load until the offense forms its identity.
Home stadium: El Modena High
Factoid: Ray Holley (OCC) rushed for 2,043 yards and 27 touchdowns last year.
Strongest: AJ Pedroza, Adan Ruiz
Fastest: Huy Nguyen
School record: 225-214-1
| Players to watch | |||
 | Chris Barnett Sophomore running back slated to take over at running back replacing Ray Holley who graduated. |  | Aaron Fittery Safety recorded 48 tackles and recovered one fumble last season. |
| Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Anthony Daniel | 5'9 | 161 | Sr. |
| RB | A.J. Pedroza | 5'8 | 178 | Sr. |
| RB | Chris Barnett | 5'7 | 178 | Soph. |
| WR | Ray Rocha | 5'5 | 166 | Sr. |
| WR | Ryan Arballo | 5'9 | 165 | Jr. |
| TE | Scott Hemans | 6'1 | 201 | Sr. |
| OT | Nicholas Barrios | 6'4 | 262 | Jr. |
| OG | Adan Ruiz | 5'10 | 250 | Sr. |
| C | Josh Espadas | 5'10 | 220 | Jr. |
| OG | Eddie Aguilar | 5'10 | 205 | Jr. |
| OT | Marco Sagasta | 6'4 | 254 | Sr. |
| K | Alex Alcala | 5'8 | 187 | Sr. |
| KR | Ryan Arballo | 5'9 | 165 | Jr. |
| Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DE | Nicholas Barrios | 6'4 | 262 | Jr. |
| DT | Adan Ruiz | 5'10 | 250 | Sr. |
| DT | Jordan Walker | 5'10 | 230 | Sr. |
| DE | Scott Hemans | 6'1 | 201 | Sr. |
| OLB | A.J. Pedroza | 5'8 | 178 | Sr. |
| MLB | Michael Pineda | 5'11 | 215 | Sr. |
| OLB | Alex Alcala | 5'8 | 187 | Sr. |
| CB | Carlos Vega | 5'9 | 163 | Sr. |
| SS | Aaron Fittery | 6'2 | 182 | Sr. |
| SS | Michael Collazo | 5'9 | 205 | Sr. |
| CB | Michael Gutierrez | 5'6 | 143 | Sr. |
| P | Alex Alcala | 5'8 | 187 | Sr. |
| PR | Ryan Arballo | 5'9 | 165 | Jr. |
Click here to see full team roster
Related:
• Century League schools: Brea Olinda | Canyon | El Dorado | El Modena | Tustin | Villa Park
Contact the writer: dcalhoun@ocregister.com
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