Football Players of the Week
WEEK 9
NEWPORT HARBOR
10 MITCH GRAY
The 5-foot-11, 165-pound senior receiver caught three passes for 29
yards, including a 4-yard second-quarter touchdown against Cathedral
City.
8 DAVID SPRENGER
A 6-foot-2, 172-pound junior strong safety, he returned an
interception 77 yards, recovered a fumble, and saved a TD with a
shoestring tackle.
COSTA MESA
77 JEREMY COOPER
The 6-foot-5, 210-pound senior made his starting debut at offensive
tackle and held his own, helping amass 325 yards of total offense.
32 JASON HURLEY
A 5-foot-8, 180-pound sophomore two-way starter, he rushed for 44
yards on five carries and also played well defensively from his end spot.
ESTANCIA
15 KENNY VALBUENA
The 6-foot-5, 220-pound senior quarterback rushed 13 times for 76
yards, including 28-yard touchdown scramble, and threw for 37 more
yards.
55 DAVID RODRIGUEZ
A 5-foot-10, 245-pound senior defensive end, he had the Eagles’ lone
QB sack, added one pressure and was a constant force against the run.
CORONA DEL MAR
77 MATT MARSTON
The 6-foot-4, 210-pound senior guard had what coaches considered one
of his better games, paving way for 358 yards total offense, 205 rushing.
10 EVAN BURDEN
A 5-foot-10, 160-pound senior cornerback, he made plays in run
support, including sharing one stop for a 3-yard loss, and also covered
well.
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