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 District Finale – Road Game
Permian Panthers at Midland Lee Rebels
Battle for the Bell:  Gold to Black-N-White
 

Coach: Clint Hartman – 3rd season at Lee
2017 Record: 10-3 (4-2 in district)

Midland Lee went 4-1 through the non-district schedule, losing 31-24 to Abilene High in Midland the second game of the season.  The Rebels began district with strong wins over Frenship (51-15) and Odessa High (42-7). They lost to Amarillo Tascosa (49-26) before rebounding and handing Midland High a 49-28 crosstown loss.

Lee made it to the Regional Semifinal Round of the state playoffs in 2017, and return 10 of those starters this season.  The offense will look to skill players:  running back Josh Traylor (5’8″ 185), senior receiver Sheldon Bass (6’3″ 180), and junior receiver Loic Fouonji (6’5″ 190).  Traylor has already rushed for over 1,000 yards this season.  Fouonji leads in receptions, followed by three-year starter Bass. 

Permian will more than likely see Felix Hinojosa (6’0″ 170) taking snaps under center.  The Rebels have been averaging 299 yards a game rushing, while adding another 178 through the air.  The offense is averaging 477 total yards a game through the nine contests in 2018.  Hinojosa has completed 62% of his passes, though he missed two games.  Lee is producing an average of 40 points a game.  LHS has John Thompson as kicker and his longest field goal is from only 35 yards out.  He has made four out of seven attempts this season.

Defensively, Lee is stacked.  Linebackers Trent Low (6’1″ 225) and Charles Gonzales (6’2″ 235) lead the team in sacks, hurries, and tackles.  Another tough one is junior Michael Hinojosa (6’0″ 195).  Two-way playmaker Isaiah Harvey (6’1″ 190) makes his presence known on the field at middle linebacker, but also backs up Traylor in the backfield.  Tracy Mackey (6’4″ 265) has size, and surprisingly, good speed as he anchors the defensive line.

The standout in the defensive backfield is junior Karl Taylor (6’0″ 170).  He has the athletic ability to be another major FBS recruit.  Oscar Valadez will also factor in as a defender to pass attempts downfield.  Fouonji doubles as the team’s punter and averages 37 yards a punt.

It is worth noting – the Rebel defense had all kind of issues with the flexbone triple option that Tascosa’s offense ran in the Lee district loss.  There are several similarities with that offense and the one ran by the Panthers.  Also, both of Lee’s losses this season have been on the home turf of Grande Communications Stadium.

There were no common non-district opponents this season between the two teams. The common 2-6A opponents Lee and Permian have played are: Odessa High, Amarillo Tascosa, Midland High, and Frenship.  The Panthers won all district games, including the win in Amarillo, while the Lee Rebels lost to Tascosa in Midland.

W
 Lee 42, Odessa High 7 W
 Permian 42, OHS 10
L
 Tascosa 49, Lee 26 W
 Permian 32, Tascosa 25
W
 Lee 49, Midland High 28 W
 Permian 34, Midland 7
W
 Lee 51, Frenship 15
 W
 Permian 38, Frenship 10

Series Record: 39-21 (Mojo leads series. PHS won last year 42-7)

vs Frenship Tigers


 District Home Game
 

Coach: Jay Northcutt – 2nd season at Frenship
2017 Record: 0-10 (0-6 in district)

The Tigers return a lot of experience, including 14 starters, as they try to improve from last year’s winless season. Frenship went through the non-district slate winning three and losing two.  They have lost all three district games – Midland Lee (51-15), Midland High (34-28 in OT), and Odessa High (56-10) so far in 2018.

Unlike most teams in 2-6A, Frenship throws twice as many times as running the ball. Quarterback Austin Phillips (6’3″ 220) is in his second season directing the spread offense.  He has completed 63% of his passes. Joining him in the backfield is sophomore running back William Bayouth (5’10” 180), who has been averaging 4.5 yards a carry. Phillips also uses Bayouth as an underneath receiver.

The senior signal caller has a handful of talented receivers including:  Drew Hocutt (5’11” 165), Skyler Newsome (6’4″ 205), Cooper Scott (5’10” 165), and Max Rowley (6’1″ 180). Ethan Filio (6’4″ 295) and Jack Woodward (6’3″ 300) have given Frenship the big physical blocking on the offensive line.

Linebackers Jake Gilbert (6’0″ 220) and Tristan Laughlin (5’11” 190), along with Jaden Lemons (5’9″ 175) have led the defense in tackles this year. Senior linebacker Tobi Banire (5’10” 185), DL Evan Barboza (6’1″ 235), and DL Cayson Brito (5’10” 230) lead the team in sacks, though blitzing is not a particular strength of the Tigers’ defense.  Safety Christian Kiser (5’9″ 160) leads the team in interceptions with three, followed by junior DE Colton Anderson (6’0″ 185) with two.  The Tigers have continued to struggle and district opponents have poured on the points three consecutive weeks now.

Cage Jones handles the punting and kicking duties. He’s made 90% of his extra points and 50% of his field goal attempts, with a 40-yarder being the longest.

Series Record:  1-3 (Frenship leads series. PHS won last year 66-14)
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District 2-6A Standings

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District Schedule / Results
  
October 12
Permian 42, Odessa 10
Mid Lee 51, Frenship 15
Tascosa 36, Midland 20		 October 19
Permian 32, Tascosa 25
Midland 34, Frenship 28
Mid Lee 42, Odessa 7
 
October 26
Permian 34, Midland 7
Tascosa 49, Mid Lee 26
Odessa 56, Frenship 10		  
November 2
Permian 38, Frenship 10
Tascosa 35, Odessa 21
Mid Lee 49, Midland 28
 
November 9
Mid Lee 43, Permian 36
Tascosa 44, Frenship 21
Midland 49, Odessa 35