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PREP HONORS

Gilbert's Caleb Lester piled on more yardage than many runningbacks might have in a month.

Lester was named The Associated Press state high school player ofthe week Monday after rushing for 338 yards on 27 carries in a 34-6victory over Hamlin.

Lester scored three TDs, including an 82-yard run on the firstplay from scrimmage, and had a pair of two-point conversion runs. Twomore first-half TD runs were called back by penalty.

"He understands the importance of his job and how it mixes intoour offensive strategy," Gilbert Coach Larry Cook said after thegame. On Sunday, Cook underwent emergency surgery following a gallbladder attack.

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