Prep football players of the week

WEEK 8

NEWPORT HARBOR

4 BRIAN GAETA

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound junior two-way starter had six catches for 72

yards and one TD, including a diving layout grab for a 42-yard pickup.

55 IAN BANIGAN

A 6-foot-3, 218-pound senior end, he was in on two sacks, batted down

a pass, had two other pressures and even made a big stick on kickoff

coverage.

COSTA MESA

22 NICK CABICO

The 5-foot-8, 140-pound junior scored three TDs, two on receptions,

including a 69-yard bomb, and another sprinting 84 yards with a fumble.

30 ALVIN NGUYEN

A 5-foot-7, 155-pound senior two-way star, he rushed for team-high 112

yards on 13 carries and also made big hits at outside linebacker.

ESTANCIA

66 ROBERT AGUILERA

The 6-foot-2, 250-pound senior guard helped the Eagles earn 249 of

their 356 yards of total offense on the ground with his punishing blocks.

48 IVAN GARCIA

A 5-foot-11, 180 senior middle linebacker, he was everywhere between

the tackles, amassing 15 tackles and recovering one Mustang fumble.

CORONA DEL MAR

89 ERIK KNUPPEL

The 6-foot-3, 170-pound senior tight end turned his only reception

into a 14-yard touchdown to break 7-7 tie and he also blocked well.

1 ERIC SNELL

A 6-foot, 190-pound senior safety, he nabbed two interceptions, one of

which he returned 30 yards, and was typically strong against the run.