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Offensive player of the week (10/28): DeSoto’s Desmon White

What he did: White broke Ryan Polite's school record with six touchdown passes in a 60-27 victory against Duncanville. He also ran for a touchdown to help keep top-ranked DeSoto undefeated.

Who he is: A 5-7, 150-pound junior quarterback.

The stats: 16-of-23 passing for 289 yards and six touchdowns; 12 carries for 101 yards and a touchdown.

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He said it: "We came out and threw the ball. My receivers made a lot of great catches and the line gave me a lot of time to throw."

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Coach said it: "He keeps plays alive. His instincts are phenomenal. He has an instinct of when the pocket breaks down, and he's aware of what's around him." — Claude Mathis

Did you know? White is one of six 5A quarterbacks in the area with more than 2,000 passing yards this season. … White said he wants to play college football and has received some interest but no formal offers. … He also plays shortstop and center field for the baseball team in the spring.

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David Just