Darren Allman
A 1987 graduate and former player, Darren Allman was a sophomore when the Panthers won the 1984 Class 5A State Championship. Allman was a junior when the team reached the state finals in 1985. He shares the school record for interceptions in a single game with four in 1986. A decade later, Allman would spend eight seasons coaching at Brownwood, one year at Temple, and one year at Highland Park. In February 2005, he was named as Permian’s 11th football coach. After reaching the third round of the playoffs in ’06, ’07, and ’08, Allman left Permian for Austin Westlake and then Colleyville Heritage. He accepted the Athletic Director position at Southlake Carroll in 2015, and has returned to coaching at Nacogdoches. Continue reading “Former Permian Players”
Permian Traditions
– Rattling the wooden planks in the bleachers at Barrett Stadium.
– Black/White Game that featured graduating Seniors vs the next year’s team.
– Student Body Right… Student Body Left.
– The guy in the stands with the bugle playing “Charge”.
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Football Playoff Run Ends In Abilene
Abilene, TX – In a game marred by penalties, the second round playoff jinx continued for the Panthers on Friday afternoon. The Southlake Carroll Dragons seemed to have all the magic they needed to spell a 38-7 decision over Permian in the Texas Class 6A playoff at Abilene Christian’s Anthony Field.
Panthers Advance With Win Over Franklin
Odessa, TX – Under the hazy playoff air, Permian played host to El Paso Franklin in the Texas Class 6A Division I Bi-District meeting at Ratliff Stadium. The Panthers would take a 23-7 halftime lead and roll to a 37-26 playoff win on Friday night.
Permian Rips San Angelo Central
San Angelo, TX – The Central Bobcats scored the game’s first 10 points. From there, Permian took over the Catfight on the Concho in a 58-38 District 2-6A securing victory at San Angelo Stadium on Friday night.