Dear Coach,

I've been fortunate enough to have played the game of football in this state, and yes, before you smirk, many years ago (late-70's) at Universal City Randolph.

As a military brat, I played for three high schools in four years with my senior year being in north San Antonio at Randolph High.

I loved the "Ro-Hawks" tradition and history. The program had one coach for nearly three decades, Bob Mickler, Sr.

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I recently recorded a lengthy interview with a true Texas Legend, the great Tyler Rose, Earl Campbell.

I've been fortunate enough to interview Earl on many occasions, but this is perhaps as upfront and raw as he's ever been about his battle against additions with painkillers and beer.

I hope you enjoy it.

Smoaky with Earl Campbell

Week 14 Regional Semifinals H.S. Football Schedule

Class 6-A:

Region I:

North Crowley (12-0) vs. Prosper (11-1), 3 p.m. Saturday at 3 p.m. at Arlington’s Choctaw Stadium

Keller (10-2) vs. Lewisville (11-1), 11 a.m. Saturday at Arlington’s Choctaw Stadium

Region II:

Duncanville (11-0) vs. The Woodlands (10-2), 3 p.m. Saturday at Pflugerville’s The Pfield

Waxahachie (10-2) vs. Spring Westfield (11-1), 2 p.m. Saturday at Hutto’s Memorial Stadium

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2022 Area Round Playoff Schedule:

Class 6-A, Division I:

Region I

El Paso Pebble Hills (10-1) vs. North Crowley (11-0), 5:30 p.m. Friday at Andrews’ Mustang Bowl

Prosper (10-1) vs. South Grand Prairie (6-5), 7 p.m. Friday at Arlington’s Choctaw Stadium

Midland Legacy (7-4) vs. Keller (9-2), 1 p.m. Saturday at Midland's Astound Broadband Stadium

Lewisville (10-1) vs. Arlington Martin (10-1), 7 p.m. Friday at Dallas’ Ford Stadium

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East Texas "Players of the Week:

Overall:

Jimmie Harper, Sr., ILB/WR, West Rusk, 21-Tackles (15-Solo), 3-TFL, 1-FR, 1-QBP, 1-Interception and return for 40-yards, 1-Blocked XP, 4-catches for 89-yards, 1-TD, W/Edgewood 49-42 to secure district championship.

Offense:

D.J. Barnes, QB, Shelbyville, 7-12 passing for 220-yards, 4-TD’s, 16-carries for 152-yards, 2-TD’s, 3-3 passing on final 80-yard game winning drive and game winning TD with :01, W/West Sabine 53-46 to clinch playoff berth.

Defense:

Kei’drick Hawkins, Jr., LB/RB, Paul Pewitt, 14-Tackles, 2-TFL, 1-CF, 1-FR for TD (38), W/Paris Chisum 46-12.

Special Teams:

Willie Nelson, PR, Longview, 1-PR for TD (94), W/West Mesquite 70-0.

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Central Texas "Players of the Week":

Overall:

Andrew Newman, Jr., CB/RB, Centerville, 6-Tackles, 1-TFL, 1-Sack, 1-Strip and 90-yard FR for TD, 8-carries for 88-yards, 2-TD’s, W/Corrigan-Camden 56-21.

Co-Offense:

Malachi Jerome, Soph., QB, Shoemaker, 15-22 passing for 463-yards, 5-TD’s, 7-carries for 90-yards, 1-TD, W/Granbury 60-22 to clinch a playoff berth.

Hudson White, Sr., QB, Glen Rose, 15-24 passing for 340-yards, 4-TD’s, 22-carries for 188-yards, 4-TD’s and finished with 528-yards of total offense, 1-Punt for 44-yards, W/Ferris 56-27 to win the district title and 7th-consecutive undefeated district championship.

Defense:

Jermal Holland, Sr., Madisonville, 2-Interceptions, 121-yards in returns (1-TD **106-yards**), 4-Tackles, W/Salado 30-14.

Special Teams:

Cole Chrisman, Sr., K, Belton, game-winning FG (22) with :00, 4-4 XP’s, W/University 31-29 and clinch district championship.

The final week of October brings us to Week 10 of the Texas high school football season, where only nine teams sit at 9-0 out of over 1500 programs from across the state. Some programs have already clinched a playoff berth, while others are fighting to keep their seasons alive.

Here are four games to focus on in Week 10.