Prep football players of the week

WEEK FIVE

NEWPORT HARBOR

15 RYAN ORTEGA

The 5-foot-7, 168-pound junior tailback came off the bench to rush for a

career-high 110 yards, including an 18-yard touchdown, on 11 carries.

51 BRAD ROTHWELL

A 5-foot-11, 175-pound senior end making his second varsity start, he

made five tackles, including three for losses, with one quarterback sack.

COSTA MESA

81 LUIS DAY

The 6-foot-3, 170-pound junior wide receiver caught one pass for 11 yards

and continues to impress Mesa coaching staff with his blocking prowess.

36 JAKE CLEVELAND

A 5-foot-9, 145-pound senior cornerback, he provided his typically

consistent play against both the run and the pass against Brethren

Christian.

ESTANCIA

2 MARSHALL HENDRICKS

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound senior posted career highs with 30 carries for

227 rushing yards and also returned an interception 25 yards for a

touchdown.

55 DAVID RODRIGUEZ

A 5-foot-10, 235-pound junior end, he was in on eight tackles, including

one quarterback sack, and recovered a fumble to set up an Estancia

touchdown.

CORONA DEL MAR

51 JASON KURTZ

The 5-foot-10, 195-pound senior three-year starter at guard helped the

Sea Kings post season-high 278 yards total offense against Westminster.

55 BRANDON JOHNSON

A 6-foot, 200-pound senior two-way starter, he amassed 12 tackles and

three assists at middle linebacker and also blocked well at offensive

guard.