This Friday, Permian will visit the unfriendly confines of Midland’s Astound Broadband Stadium for a District 2-6A duel with the Legacy/Lee Rebels. It’s Week 3 of the district’s five-game slate. Continue reading “Preview: Permian at Midland Legacy”
San Angelo Central at Permian
As we enter District 2-6A Week 2, Permian will host San Angelo Central in the Mojo district home opener at Ratliff Stadium on October 17. The Panthers have defeated the Bobcats in the last five district meetings. This week, we Burn the Angry Orange! Continue reading “San Angelo Central at Permian”
Permian at Odessa High Preview
With the conclusion of the non-district schedule, it’s time for the “games that count” to commence. The Crosstown Showdown now looms on the horizon for Permian and Odessa High. The annual rivalry game will usher in the start of the District 2-6A slate of games and is set for October 10 at Ratliff Stadium. Continue reading “Permian at Odessa High Preview”
Past Permian Football Coaches
| 1959-61 TED DAWSON (21-10-0) Bi-District Finalist |
1962-64 JIM CASHION (15-15-0) No Playoffs |
| 1965-70 GENE MAYFIELD (62-10-2) State Champions State Finalist 2x |
1971-72 GIL BARTOSH (23-1-0) State Champions National Champions |
| 1973-85 JOHN WILKINS (148-16-6) State Champions 2x State Finalist 4x |
1986-89 GARY GAINES (47-6-1) State Champions National Champions |
| 1990-93 TAM HOLLINGSHEAD (43-4-2) State Champions |
1994-99 RANDY MAYES (45-25-1) State Finalist |
| 2000-02 T.J. MILLS (15-15) No Playoffs |
2003-04 SCOTT SMITH (10-10) No Playoffs |
| 2005-08 DARREN ALLMAN (38-11) Region Finalists 3x |
2009-12 GARY GAINES (23-21) Region Finalists |
| 2013-17 BLAKE FELDT (38-18) Region Finalists 3x |
2018-xx JEFF ELLISON (55-27) Region Finalists |
School History
Permian came into existence 60 years ago, as the third high school to Odessa. Located in the northern part of town, it was only a matter of time for the 250,000 square foot school to root into fertile soil. The beginning year saw Permian win three games, and in the second season of existence the Panther football program set the standard for winning with a record of 8-3-0. In just five years later, the Panthers won their first state championship in 1965. In 1966, the school district allowed the annexation of the Permian Field House, and the following year, the swimming pool was added. As the building was growing, the legend was taking root and spreading faster than the construction. It was also during this time, the infamous “MoJo” chant began. Continue reading “School History”
Permian Suffers District Loss In Finale
MIDLAND — After scoring on the first two drives, Permian watched Midland Lee score three unanswered touchdowns to have the Panthers trail 28-21 at the intermission. The slugfest continued in the second half as the Rebels held on to hand Mojo a 43-36 district loss at Grande Communications Stadium.
District 2-6A Standings
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| District Schedule / Results |
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| 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 |
Despite Slow Start Mojo Claws Frenship
ODESSA — After coming into the contest somewhat flat, Permian finally came to life to hand Frenship a 38-10 district loss on Senior Night at Ratliff Stadium. The victory for the Panthers sets up the much anticipated District 2-6A finale with Midland Lee at Grande Stadium on November 9.
Black Cats Haunt Midland Bulldogs
ODESSA — Permian punched the post-season ticket after haunting Midland High 34-7 at Ratliff Stadium on Friday night. While the Panthers extended the 21-7 halftime lead, the Mojo defense was responsible for an impressive four interceptions and a fumble recovery.
