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Posted Monday, Oct. 08, 2012 Share Share

Area football players of the week

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OFFENSE

Cody Thomas, QB, Colleyville Heritage

The senior play-caller shredded school district rival Grapevine's defense, passing for 456 yards, seven touchdowns and no interceptions in the Panthers' 69-27 win over the Mustangs.

DEFENSE

Caleb Bendewald, DL, Granbury

The Pirates' senior, who plays both tackle and end, tallied 18 tackles (15 solo tackles), including two for a loss, in Granbury's 21-0 district win over Wyatt.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Ryan Newsom, L.D. Bell

The Blue Raiders' sophomore set the tone for Bell's 39-6 win over Irving, returning a kickoff 95 yards for the opening score.

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