SAN ANTONIO – The annual THSCA Coaching School and Convention was held in San Antonio from July 21-24. New Mojo football head coach Jeff Ellison was in attendance. He and Texas Football Today host Greg Tepper sat down to talk a little football future for the Permian Panthers as the 2018 season approaches. Continue reading “Coach Guest On Texas Football Today”
Ellison Promoted To Lead Panthers
ODESSA, TX – The Ector County ISD wasted no time in promoting Jeff Ellison to interim head football coach for the 2018 season. Ellison has been the assistant head coach and offensive line coach the past season. He, along with offensive coordinator Thad Fortune and defensive coordinator Vance Washington, was one of three candidates interviewed for the spot. Continue reading “Ellison Promoted To Lead Panthers”
Feldt Leaves Permian After Five Seasons
Odessa, TX – Former Permian head football coach Blake Feldt has resigned from the Ector County ISD and will take the Athletic Director position at Midland ISD. He has been the football coach for five seasons with the Panthers. Continue reading “Feldt Leaves Permian After Five Seasons”
Matt Jones: Sic ‘Em Baylor Bears
ODESSA — Permian senior Matt Jones has verbally committed to Baylor University and plans to continue his football career in Waco. The 6’3″, 230 pound linebacker gave his verbal pledge to Baylor on June 22.
Team Black Late Surge In Spring Game
ODESSA — A fourth quarter surge by Team Black earned them a 26-21 victory over Team White in the annual Black-White Spring Game on Thursday evening at Ratliff Stadium. Easton Hernandez threw two touchdowns and ran for another to close out three weeks of drills and workouts.
Midland Outlasts Mojo In Barnburner
ODESSA — In a heated and close first half, Permian and Midland High battled to a 21-21 halftime deadlock at Ratliff Stadium. The war continued in the second half and it came down to a blocked extra point for the Bulldogs to pull out a 49-48 decision over the Panthers in Friday night’s District 2-6A clash.
Frenship Rallies In District Opener
LUBBOCK — It was a tell of two halves. Permian jumped out to a 28-10 halftime lead over Frenship at Peoples Bank Stadium on Friday night. The Tigers scored 30 unanswered points in the second half to claim a 40-28 district opening win over the Panthers. The loss is the first of the season for Permian in five outings. Unfortunately, it means the Panthers are 0-1 in District 2-6A.