Top 15 O.C. coaching performances of the regular season
Slide show: With the football playoffs about to begin, OCVarsity's Carlos Arias takes a look at the coaches who got the most out of their teams during the regular season. Some had to deal with adversity or distractions off the field, and some led their teams to major achievements on the field. Click through the slide show to check out Arias' list of the top coaching performances in the O.C. this season.
1. San Clemente: The Tritons lost longtime coach Eric Patton, who was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 15 after being accused of being involved in a countywide kickback scheme with an athletic supply company. Jon Hamro stepped in to replace Patton and he guided San Clemente to a 9-1 record and a second-place finish in the South Coast League. The Tritons are legitimate contenders in the Pac-5 playoffs.
2. Servite: Troy Thomas has been the coach at Servite for seven seasons and the Friars have won seven consecutive league titles, two Pac-5 titles and one state championship. Thomas led the Friars to another undefeated run through the Trinity League this season and to their 18th consecutive league victory. They are the top seed in the Pac-5 Division.
3. Yorba Linda: Jeff Bailey knows how to a build a program. He led El Dorado to back-to-back Southwest Division titles in 2006 and 2007 before taking over as the coach at brand-new Yorba Linda High. Bailey has his first senior class and he has led the Mustangs to a 9-1 record and a share of the Empire League title. Look out for Yorba Linda in the Southwest Division playoffs.
4. Rancho Alamitos: Mike Enright guided the Vaqueros to a 9-1 record and a Garden Grove League championship. The Vaqueros were once known for their rushing attack, but Enright has used a balanced attack to get Rancho back on the map.
5. Estancia: Mike Bargas led the Eagles to an 8-2 record and their second consecutive Orange Coast League championship. The Eagles are seeded third in the Southern Division and they are braced to make a deep run in the postseason.
6. Santa Margarita: Harry Welch knows how to win. He won championships at Canyon of Canyon Country, St. Margaret's and now he has the Eagles in position to make a run at the Pac-5 title. Welch knows how to get the most out of his players.
7. Beckman: Ken Mushinskie had big shoes to fill when he stepped in to replace Fred Shambaugh as the Patriots' coach this season, considering Shambaugh led Beckman to the Southern Division finals last season. Beckman started the season with back-to-back losses, but Mushinskie turned the Patriots around and led them on an eight-game winning streak and a Pacific Coast League championship. Beckman grabbed the No. 1 seed in the Southern Division in the process.
8. El Toro: Rob Frith has taken the Chargers to the quarterfinals in his first two seasons as El Toro's coach and now he has guided the Chargers to a 9-1 season, Sea View League championship and a No. 4 seed in the Southwest Division. This could be the season Frith takes El Toro all the way.
9. Edison: Dave White always tests his players against the best possible competition during the nonleague portion of his schedule and this year it got his team ready for an undefeated run through the Sunset League. With White at the helm, the Chargers are always dangerous in the Pac-5 playoffs.
10. Mission Viejo: Bob Johnson is a quarterback guru and he has developed another fine QB in Alex Bridgford. The Diablos and their aerial attack will be hard to stop in the postseason. The offense usually gets all the attention at Mission Viejo, but Johnson has put together a bruising defense as well.
11. Aliso Niguel: Kurt Westling has the Wolverines in the playoffs for the first time since 2005. Aliso Niguel went 7-3 and finished tied for second place in the Sea View League. The Wolverines pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in county history when they rallied for 29 points in the fourth quarter to beat Capistrano Valley, 29-28, on Oct. 14.
12. Villa Park: Dusan Ancich has guided the Spartans to a perfect 10-0 record in the regular season, a Century League title and the top seed in the Southwest Division playoffs. Can Ancich take Villa Park to the promised land after a great regular season?
13. Anaheim: The Colonists were 2-4 and not looking like a playoff contender at one point this season, but Lanny Booher turned things around for Anaheim. The Colonists closed out the regular season with a four-game winning streak and a share of the Orange League title.
14. Newport Harbor: Jeff Brinkley doesn't have the amount of weapons at his disposal as he's had in the past, but he still led the Sailors to a 5-5 record, a third-place finish in the Sunset League and a berth in the Pac-5 playoffs. People shouldn't overlook a Brinkley-coached team in the playoffs.
15. Segerstrom: Mike Maceranka has the fourth-seeded Jaguars in position to make a run in the Southern Division playoffs after leading Segerstrom to an 8-2 record and the Golden West League championship. Segerstrom brings a six-game winning streak into the postseason.
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Coach Bailey's Corner

Mustangs Family,
Football is a tough sport, because if you make the playoffs only one team finishes with a win. Unfortunately this year it is not us, because we played and lost to an outstanding team in El Toro. But, that does not define our season! We had a great season and have a ton to be proud of!! The schools first league championship, first playoff victory, and a 10 win season!! Our hard work paid off and we definitely saw the fruits our labor with a fine season! To our seniors, thanks for helping create a top program and sticking through some tough times over the last 3 years. To our underclassmen, next year needs to be in our minds very soon!! We will take some time off to rest, recover, and recharge the batteries, but we are successful and beat teams with our hard work in the offseason. I also, want to take this opportunity to thank our boosters, parents, fans, and the community for their amazing support this year. We went undefeated at home this year because you guys made that stadium ROCK and travelled better than most teams home crowds!!! The team and the coaching staff really appreciated it, and we will see you again next year for another season of Mustang Football!!!
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Game 8 - Final Score - Vs. Valencia Tigers
Game 8 - Team Captains - Vs. Valencia
Breaking the banner to begin the game vs. Valencia
83 Lorenzo Ruiz - beats the Valencia defenders after receiving a 40 yard pass reception from quarterback Alex Bernstein and races to the end zone for a score.
83 Lorenzo Ruiz - scores a touchdown at the completion of a 60 yard pass reception and run in first quarter of game against Valencia.
13 Alex Bernstein - Runs down sideline for long gain in second quarter of game against Valencia.
40 Jake Fischbeck - is congratulated by teammates on sideline after his tackle and fumble recovery in 2nd quarter of game against Valencia.
Coach Bailey - addresses team after win over Valencia and discusses upcoming game against Cypress.
Game 7 - Final Score - Vs. Western
Breaking the banner to start the game against Western
21 Paul Najarian - leaps over defender in game against Western
23 Cole Griffin - catches pass thrown by Alex Bernstein in first quarter of game against Western
89 Brandon Stewart - catches pass from Alex Bernstein and runs for long gain in first quarter of game against Western
83 Lorenzo Ruiz - wins the battle for the ball in the end zone and scores the first touchdown of the game against Western in the first quarter
32 Ben Shreve - catches pass from Alex Bernstein on the one yard line, then turns into the end zone for a touchdown in third quarter of game against Western
32 Ben Shreve - signals that the Mustangs are #1 after his touchdown reception in third quarter of game against Western
84 Nate Klinkerberg - Catches pass from Alex Bernstein in the end zone for a touchdown against Western in the third quarter
84 Nate Klinkerberg - is lifted into air by teammates in the end zone in celebration of his touchdown reception in the third quarter of game against Western
23 Cole Griffin - Catches a pass thrown by quarterback Alex Bernstein and dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of game against Western.
84 Nate Klinkenberg - Signals Touchdown for 23 Cole Griffin's score In the end zone late in the fourth quarter in game against Western.
Game 6 - Final Score - Vs. Tustin Tillers
Game 6 -Team Captains - Vs. Tustin
Mustangs break through the banner to start the Tustin game
Mustangs recover a Tustin punt return fumble in first quarter
11 Shad Pace - Scores his first touchdown of the game against Tustin
11 Shad Pace - Beats the Tustin defender to catch his second touchdown of the game in the first quarter
17 Dillan Cazares - Tackles Tustin Kickoff Returner
44 Dallas Ellis - Recovers Tustin Fumble in the fourth quarter
Mustang Defense dominates Tustin all game long at the line of scrimmage
Mustang Defense swarms Tustin ball carrier in the backfield
Coach Bailey - Congratulates the team for their efforts in beating Tustin!
Dallas Ellis - Gets a big hug from his mother after the Tustin Game.
Shad Pace - Is congratulated by his father Corey Pace after the Tustin Game
Lorenzo Ruiz - Is interviewed by OC Varsity Reporter Dan Albano about his game saving tackle late in the fourth quarter.
Alex Bernstein - Teases OC Varsity Reporter Dan Albano about his prediction that the Mustangs would be defeated by Tustin.
Coach Bailey - laughs with OC Varsity Reporter Dan Albano after answering a question if Yorba Linda is now on the map. Coach Bailey answers somwhere around Bastenchury at Fairmont.
Game 5 - Final Score - Vs. Pacifica
Jeannete Smith - Equipment Manager
Game 5 - Team Captains - Vs. Pacifica
35 Zach Dawson - Scores Touchdown in first quarter of game vs. Pacifica to give Mustangs a 7-3 lead.
35 Zach Dawson - Blasts past Pacifica defenders on his way to the end zone for a touchdown
35 Zach Dawson - is unstoppable as he powers his way into the end zone for a score with three Pacifca defenders wrapped around him
17 Dillan Cazares - is congratulated by a teammate for scoring a touchdown vs. Pacifica
17 Dillan Cazares - receives a welcome from teammates on sideline after scoring touchdown
Coach Bailey - addresses team after Pacifica game
Game 4 - Final Score - Vs. Santa Ana Saints
Game 4 - Team Captains - Vs. Santa Ana
Game 4 - Vs. Santa Ana Saints
Game 4 - Vs. Santa Ana
Game 4 - Vs. Santa Ana
Game 4 - Vs. Santa Ana
Game 4 - Vs. Santa Ana
Game 4 - Vs. Santa Ana
Game 3 - Vs. Santa Ana
Game 4 - Vs. Santa
Game 4 - Vs. Santa Ana
Game 4 - Vs. Santa Ana
Game 3 - Final Score - Vs. Orange Panthers
Game 3 - Vs. Orange - Team Captains
Game 3 - Vs. Orange Panthers
Game 3 - Vs. Orange Panthers
Game 3 - Vs Orange Panthers
Game 3 - Vs. Orange Panthers
Game 3 - Vs. Orange Panthers
Game 3 - Vs. Orange Panthers
Game 3 - Vs. Orange Panthers
Game 2 - Final Score Vs. El Dorado
Game 2 - Vs. El Dorado - Team Captains
Game 2 - Vs. El Dorado
Game 2 - Vs. El Dorado
Paul Najarian - Blasts Through Big Hole Opened Up By Offensive Line On His Way To a Touchdown Against El Dorado
Paul Najarian - Continues His Touchdown Run Against El Dorado
Paul Najarian - Crosses The Goal Line For a Touchdown Against El Dorado As His Offensive Teammates Cheer His Run!
Lorenzo Ruiz - Beats The El Dorado Defender and Catches a Long Pass From Alex Bernstein For a Touchdown!
Lorenzo Ruiz - Flys Into The End Zone During His Amazing Catch For a Touchdown Against El Dorado!
Lorenzo Ruiz - Touchdown Celebration
Game 2 - Vs. El Dorado - Halftime
Paul Najarian - Runs For Another Touchdown Against El Dorado
Coach Bailey - Gets The Gatorade After The Big Cross Town Rivalry Win Vs. El Dorado
Coach Bailey - Thinks The Team Highlight Videographer Set Him Up For The Gatorade!
How Wonderful It is To See Coach Bailey With a Great Big Happy Smile on His Face!
A Team Celebration of Raised Helmets After Defeating El Dorado In First Rivalry Win!
Jerry Bailey
Jerry Bailey - Your Always Smiling and Hard Working Team Photographer!
Jay Steinbrecher
Game 1 - Vs Sonora - Sept 2, 2011
Alex Bernstein - Runs for Long Touchdown Against Sonora in Game 1!
Coach Bailey - Watching The Play In Game 1 vs Sonora
Game 1 - Vs Sonora - Sept 2, 2011
Coach Bailey - Talks To Team After Defeating Sonora in Game 1
Coach Bailey - Talks To Team After Defeating Sonora in Game 1
Coach Bailey - Talks To Team After Defeating Sonora in Game 1
The Team Celebrates Their Victory Over Sonora in Game 1
Game 1 - Final Score Vs. Sonora
