Super Centex high school football podcast

1. The first round can offer up some lopsided matchups, but we have some really good games as well this week. Which ones are getting our attention?2. Let's dig in a little deeper on Midway and Duncanville. Judged by records alone, you might think the 9-1 Midway Panthers are favored over the 6-4 Duncanville Panthers. But we know better than to overlook those "other Panthers." So, do you think Midway can get past this test, and how huge would it be if the Panthers toppled Duncanville?3. One of the fun things about the playoffs are the venues, with small schools playing in big-school stadiums, like Valley Mills heading to Killeen ISD's Searles Stadium and Rosebud-Lott going to Class 6A A&M Consolidated. Also, Hubbard and Goldthwaite are playing at UMHB's Crusader Stadium in Belton, which is pretty great. Do you think players get a kick out of playing in these kind of environments?4. Let's give a few shout-outs on a crowded November sports calendar: Lorena cross country, the Tinoco brothers from Bosqueville, five Centex volleyball teams still fighting (at time of recording) and fall Signing Day.---------Music: http://www.purple-planet.com, "Work It" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. It's rivalry week, with pretty big implications in many of the matchups like Waco High-University, Bremond-Chilton, West-Whitney, Abbott-Aquilla and Midway-Harker Heights. Do you like the schedule working out this way, with so many consequential rivalries in Week 11? Does it make sense to you? 2. Let's talk about Midway-Harker Heights, which will decide the district championship. Will the Panthers turn the tables after the Knights having their number in recent years?3. Waco High and University are playing for a playoff spot, which is a cool thing for the Waco ISD duo. But who needs this playoff berth, and who will get it?4. Texas still has 68 undefeated teams remaining, including La Vega, Cameron Yoe, Axtell, Bremond and Aquilla. Which of these Centex teams have impressed, or surprised, you the most?---------Music: http://www.purple-planet.com, "Work It" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year's La Vega-Robinson game was an instant classic, with the memorable "doink" play contributing to a 31-27 Pirates win. Will more weird things happen this week, and what chance do you give the Rockets to pull the upset on the No. 2 Pirates?There are s-e-v-e-r-a-l more very good matchups here in Week 10. Which one intrigues you most? We talk Rosebud-Lott-Thorndale, Whitney-Groesbeck, Fairfield-Diboll, Clifton-Tolar and more.The UIL volleyball playoffs start this week: For the casual fan who maybe doesn't follow it closely, which teams are worth paying attention to over the next few weeks?A nice graphic was going around on X spotlighting the most unusual mascots in every state. What's your favorite from this nationwide map? Plus, let's name our Texas champion (probably not the Hutto Hippos, sorry) and our favorite mascots in Central Texas.---------Music: http://www.purple-planet.com, "Work It" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everybody loves a sleeper: Is there a Centex player or a team that's caught your eye so far this season?Some teams that are normally successful are having rough years: University, China Spring, Connally and Mart come to mind. Of those four, which has the best chance to right the ship quickly and discover their normal level of glory?Several teams who are undefeated in district are on the road this week, including Midway (at Copperas Cove), Axtell (at Bosqueville) and Bremond (at Burton). Which of these matchups is the most interesting, or will be the most revealing?The UIL announced several rule changes this week, including the long-awaited arrival of the shot clock. We react to that and some other changes coming down from the state, including playoff home-field advantage.---------Music: http://www.purple-planet.com, "Work It" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big part of the Centex sports scene since 1981, our special guest this week is Trib chief photographer Rod Aydelotte. We're asking him:What's the best thing about shooting photos of Centex high school sports?What's your favorite sport to shoot, and what's the hardest one to shoot?Rod's gotten tons of great reaction shots over the year and covered many, many, championship wins. Are there any games or moments or championships that stand out?---------Music: http://www.purple-planet.com, "Work It" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's already Week 7 — and coincidentally, we have 7 undefeated teams: La Vega, Cameron Yoe, Troy, Axtell, Rosebud-Lott, Bremond, Aquilla. We'll try to guess which team will lose the latest (or not at all), and then the one likely to lose first.Let's talk stat-stuffing: Inflating the numbers is something we know probably happens at the high-school level, where there are no real "official" stats and there's always the possibility of home cooking. How much stat stuffing do we think goes on out there?As district play starts for many teams, it seems like there were a lot of Centex games which were easy to pick this week — but which one could go either way?If there were a Super Centex Hall of Fame, what would be the most prized exhibits or items?---------Music: http://www.purple-planet.com, "Work It" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some are calling this this "bye-pocalyse," with something like 40% of Texas teams taking the week off. We're joined by special guest Don Hyde of the La Vega Pirates this week. Does their bye week fall at a good time, and how is he approaching the time off?What's it been like for La Vega to play 5 road games? Has it felt different this fall to never be at home?Johnny Tusa always said he wanted to put his best athletes on defense. Does La Vega do that, or is it more best fit, best ability for the position?Let's find out about Coach Hyde's background and his coaching journey, including learning under Willie Williams.What's it like being a psychologist on the sideline for La Vega kids, like what we saw with Josh Majors on Friday night?Let's find our about the camaraderie on the La Vega coaching staff — that's been a strength for the Pirates for a long time. For a longtime coach who's seen a lot of kids over the years, we know kids can be kids. What's the dumbest excuse ever heard on the football field? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Midway heads to Lake Belton this week for its District 12-6A opener. It was a great matchup in 2026 and maybe a bit of a budding rivalry for the Panthers. Who has the edge?2. Chad has a history of adopting a dark-horse team the last couple of years. So let's pick a team flying under the radar with some surprise potential.3. We don't talk volleyball very often, and November's a ways away, but who would you put your entirely theoretical money on to make it to state this year?4. Over-under time, courtesy of former Waco TV sports guy Jack Allen. How would you handicap these 2026 win totals: Midway -9.5, La Vega 11.5, Whitney 10.5?-----Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. University hosts La Vega this week, and most people would pprobably agree the Class 4A Div. II Pirates are the favorite over the bigger 5A-DII Trojans. What can the U-Dawgs do to spoil the Modoc night, if anything?2. Low-key great rivalry games this week include Midway-Belton, Crawford-Marlin, Fairfield-Mexia, Groesbeck-Teague and Vanguard-Valor. Which of those is the best rivalry overall, and which game will be the best matchup here in 2026?3. We're rolling out our weekly StatsPlus package this week, which rounds up the best performances across Central Texas in several categories. Whose numbers have jumped out at you?4. A reader suggested China Spring's Major Bowden, a two-time state champ and the winner of the Mr. Texas Football award, for the Mount Rushmore we discussed last week. And that got us thinking: Is he even the best player in China Spring history? What about Shawn Bell, Larry Weikel and others? We take a trip down memory lane.-----Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mart head coach Chris Lancaster recently departed after just one game. The Panthers come into every season with the heavy, heavy weight of expectations. Is it unreasonably heavy? And after some down years, has Mart jumped the shark as a power program in Central Texas?We've now seen two weeks of games, and things may be coming into focus. What do you think you know about Centex football after Week 3? Looking ahead, Week 3 doesn't have a huge number of marquee matchups, but which games have your attention as ones that could be revealing? Who's on your Mount Rushmore of Waco football stars? We talk LT, DJ, Louis Fite and more.------Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.