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Offensive player of the week (11/21): Grant Bothun, Rowlett

What he did: In Rowlett's 48-38 area round victory against Copperas Cove, Bothun threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns. For the season, he has 1,469 yards, 17 touchdowns and three interceptions.

Who is he? A 6-0, 192 pound senior quarterback

The stats: 21-for-26 for 331 yards and three touchdowns. Five carries for 15 yards

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He said it: "Our offense hasn't really clicked all year, and it felt like it clicked. And if that's like that I think we can win games."

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Coach said it: "He was on, I'll tell you what. He's very accurate in the coverage and had to scramble a couple of times and make some plays throwing off the scramble. He was a big factor in our success offensively." — Kiff Hardin

Did you know? Bothun plays baseball for Rowlett and might play basketball. ... He and his family are Green Bay Packers fans. His favorite quarterback is Aaron Rodgers. ... Bothun split duties at quarterback last year, completing 67 of 93 passes for 858 yards and five touchdowns.

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