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Offensive player of the week (9/24): South Grand Prairie’s Johnny Armijo

What he did: Armijo made three field goals in South Grand Prairie's 23-21 upset of No. 13 Mansfield. He made a 44-yarder with five seconds remaining.

Who he is: A 5-11, 190-pound senior kicker.

The stats: 3-for-4 on field goals from 34, 37 and 44 yards. 2-for-2 on PATs.

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He said it: "Our team called a timeout to stop the clock and it seemed like it took forever. I was just walking around and trying to keep my mind off of it. I was extremely nervous. My knees were shaking and my voice was trembling."

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Coach said it: "It would have been good from 60 yards out. He hammered it." — Brent Whitson

Did you know? Armijo also made a 44-yard game-winner in his first varsity game last year against Arlington Lamar. The kick gave South Grand Prairie a 26-24 victory. … His longest made field goal in a game was from 46 yards last season. … Armijo played linebacker in middle school.

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