Prep football: Player of Year candidates

MODESTO -- With the regular season of football coming to a close, it's time to take a look at the 10 candidates to be named The Modesto Bee's Mr. Football. Playoff performances play a role in the selection process. We’ll take a loo at each of these players in a bit more depth over the next few weeks:

• RB Andrew Brown, Ripon Christian

• RB Nathan Chunn, Escalon

• RB Anthony Cota, Sierra

• QB Eli Gutierrez, Merced

• RB Steven Machado, Orestimba

• TE John Mundt, Central Catholic

• DE Nikk Ryan, Oakdale

• DB Jayce Webster, Buhach Colony

• QB Kyle Wengel, Ripon

• QB Aaron Zwahlen, Downey