Prep football players of the week

NEWPORT HARBOR

84 NATHAN CALDWELL

The 5-foot-11, 170-pound senior punter averaged 32 yards on five boots,

including a 42-yarder in the third quarter to help protect a 12-10 lead.

COSTA MESA

10 DAVE WEIR

The 6-foot, 185-pound senior two-way standout rushed 10 times for 59

yards, completed five passes for 54 more and played well at outside

linebacker.

12 JASON RANKIN

A 6-foot, 190-pound senior inside linebacker, he was a consistent factor

against an explosive Estancia offense in Friday’s PCL opener.

ESTANCIA

70 JOSH VEACH

The 6-foot-4, 234-pound senior lineman helped pave the way for 305 yards

of total offense with his blocking at tackle and he played tough at nose

guard.

75 KYLE WESTMAN (update)

A 6-foot-3, 290-pound senior two-way star, he was in on 10 tackles in a

dominant display at defensive end and also blocked well at right guard.

CORONA DEL MAR

1 ERIC SNELL

The 6-foot, 185-pound junior free safety helped the Sea Kings’ defense

limit Laguna Beach to 14 yards rushing and seven points in a

league-opening triumph.

40 CHARLIE ALSHULER

A 6-foot-1, 150-pound junior cornerback, he recovered a fumble and broke

up a would-be touchdown pass to halt two Laguna Beach drives in the red

zone.