ODESSA, TX – Permian started Fall workouts today, and the annual ‘Meet the Panthers’ watermelon feed will be held on Thursday, August 23, which will lead to the scrimmage with the Lubbock Cooper Pirates the following day.
Mojo is scheduled to play five non-district games before starting the District 2-6A run on October 12 against Odessa High. Here’s a breakdown of the 2018 non-district opponents.
The DeSoto offense will have senior QB Shun’Darion Ward (6’1″ 195) calling the plays in the backfield. Ward has the ability to rack up yards on the ground, while possessing a decent arm to sling the rock downfield. The dual threat quarterback has a corp of talented senior receivers in La’Vontae Shenault (6’1″ 180), Bryan Hanspard (5’10” 175), and Jayce Medlock (6’3″ 205). Junior Lawrence Arnold (6’4″ 190) should also get several looks in the passing game. The Eagles have a limited running game with tandem backs Tyson Alexander and Jyison Brown. DeSoto has a dominating defense that comes from stingy senior defensive linemen Viramonte Pippens (6’0″ 305) and Devere Levelston (6’4″ 285). The Eagles limited their opponents to an average of 15 points a game in 2017, and look to repeat that feat this season. They return a feisty cornerback in Jabbar Muhammad. The defense is supported by three linebackers that are quick to the ball in Onyei Orvpabo, Deyonce McGee, and Morris Foster. |
Joaquin Lozano (5’10” 160) and Gabe Stonewall (6’2″ 165) look to be Kelly’s primary receiving targets. Lozano recorded 240 yards receiving in 2017, with Stonewall contributing another 320 yards from 21 receptions. Defensive end Johnny Cerros (5’11” 250) is a three-year starter and the anchor of the Cougar defense. He has been an All-District selection the past two seasons. Mickey Castro will secure the other end of the defensive line. The Franklin defense will rely on linebackers David Powers and Jeremiah Zuniga to handle everything up the middle. The Cougars also have a pair of ball-hawking defensive backs worthy of mentioning in Ethan Bustillos (5’9″ 160) and Abraham Anabi (6’0″ 160). |
The Dragons return six starters on offense and five on defense. SMU commit T.J. McDaniel (5’11” 195) rushed for over 1,800 yards and scored 23 TDs in 2017. He’ll share the backfield with running back Eli Furgal and quarterback Will Bowers. Bowers (6’0″ 180) contributed 3,400 total yards of his own and scored 38 touchdowns last season. His primary targets will be Wills Meyer (6’1″ 190) and ironman R.J. Mickens (6’1″ 185). As a receiver, Mickens hauled in nine touchdowns for the Dragons. Defensively, he logged 99 tackles, 13 deflected passes, and two interceptions in 2017. Another strength for Carroll is a full stable of linebackers. Michael Parrish (6’0″ 195) turned in 89 tackles, 14 for a loss in his junior season. He also had five sacks and nine deflections. As a sophomore, Graham Faloona (6’2″ 190) recorded 80 tackles, seven for a loss, and added a pair of sacks. Look for Preston Forney to also have a strong season at linebacker. |
Senior starting quarterback Darrien Lundy (5’8″ 180) hopes to make an impact on the young program. Junior running back Detrick Armstrong (5’8″ 180) will join Lundy in the backfield. ISB has a pair of senior wide receivers – Jacarri Anderson (6’3″ 180) and Dmitri Jean (6’1″ 175) – that possess a lot of potential. After having an impressive freshman year, Brandon Desforges (5’10” 170) will utilize his hand skills and foot speed to figure into the offensive mix. The Puma defense has experience in three senior linebackers. Darryl Carter (5’8″ 170), Oscar Matute (5’8″ 180), and Javon Alexandre (6’1″ 200) have had a full year to mature into Coach McCrea’s system. |
Nico Valencia (6’1″ 180) is a playmaker from his receiver position. Last season, Valencia was credited with 18 touchdowns and 1,200 receiving yards. Los Fresnos has a small but efficient backfield. Albert Banulos (5’2″ 130) and sophomore Chris Resendiz (5’6″ 150) have good wheels and the ability to elude tacklers. Led by Christian Pena, the strength of the Falcons is their defense and a solid group of linebackers. Pena (6’0″ 200) had 128 tackles and five sacks in the 2017 season. He is joined by juniors Cameron Rivera (5’11” 185) and Adal Rodriguez (6’1″ 195). Los Fresnos has a talented defensive lineman in Matthew Ortiz (6’0″ 220). The Falcons also have a pair of worthy defensive backs in Johnny Cedengo (5’8″ 160) and Kobe Muniz (5’8″170). |
After the scheduled non-district games, Permian will have a bye week before starting the district slate of games.
