The Permian Panthers hosted their homecoming game against Abilene Cooper High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. The Panthers won the game 56-28.
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Rebecca Gilliam applies glitter to 9-year-old Jaclyn Ruiza’s face paint before the start of Permian High School’s homecoming game against Abilene High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s JROTC cadet Lynelle Diswood, 17, holds the American Flag as they wait to post for the National Anthem before the start of Permian’s homecoming game against Abilene High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s homecoming court dances to the Permian Alma Mater before the start of the game between the Panther and Abilene High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School football players take a knee in prayer as they wait for their captains to return from the coin toss at the start of their homecoming game against the Abilene Eagles Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s Cayden Charnick (32) peers out from their banner before rushing out onto the field at the start of the Panther’s game against Abilene High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
The Permian Panthers rush out onto the field at the start of their game against Abilene High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s Bryce Woody (31) brings down Abilene High School’s Da’King Thomas as he rushes the ball in the first half of their game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian's Bryce Woody (31) interferes with a pass meant for Abilene’s Tim Outlaw (14) in the first half of their game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s Jaxon Dorethy (35) forces Abilene’s quarterback Abel Ramirez (3) while running for a touchdown in the first half of their game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s quarterback Rodney Hall (25) runs the ball during a play in the first half of their homecoming game against the Abilene Eagles Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s quarterback Rodney Hall (25) looks for an open pass in the first half against Abilene High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Abilene High School’s quarterback Abel Ramirez (3) hands off the ball to running back Da’King Thomas as they attempt for a down in the first half of their game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s Caysen Clinton (36) narrowly misses a tackle on Abilene High’s Tim Outlaw (14) just yards from the end zone as he runs for a touchdown in the first half of their game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Abilene High School’s Da’King (12) begins to celebrate in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the first half against Permian High School during their homecoming game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s Kayden Baze (10) makes initial as he assists his teammate Brayden Quiroz (49) with a tackle on Abilene High School’s Abel Ramirez (3) as he runs the ball in the first half of their game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s Bryce Woody (31) and Kayden Baze (10) converge on Abilene High School’s Da’King Thomas (12) to make a tackle as he runs for a down in the first half of their game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s Jadyn Pruitt (14) makes a tackle on Abilene High School’s Da’King Thomas (12) as he rushes for a down in the first half of their game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s Ja’Quan Richardson (2) runs for a touchdown in the first half of their homecoming game against Abilene High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian's quarterback Rodney Hall (25) throws a pass in the first half against Abilene High Friday at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
A Permian High School student lifts up a “Go MOJO” sign in the student section during Permian’s homecoming game against Abilene High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s Cade Kreger (28) prepares to punt the ball during a turnover to the Abilene High Eagles in the first half of their homecoming game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s Peyton Sharp (48) and Brayden Quiroz (49) close in on Abilene High School’s quarterback Abel Ramirez (3) as he attempts a pass in the first half of their game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Abilene High School’s Da’King Thomas (12) attempts to keep Permian High’s Kayden Baze (10) at bay while being forced out of bounds during a play in the first half of their game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
A member of the Permian High School marching band front ensemble plays a large drum during their halftime performance Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Madelyn Clark, 17, left, and her father Judge Christopher Clark react to her being named homecoming queen during halftime in Permian High School’s homecoming game against Abilene High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Madelyn Clark, 17, left, and her father Judge Christopher Clark react to her being named homecoming queen during halftime in Permian High School’s homecoming game against Abilene High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Abilene High School’s Da’King Thomas (12) rushes for a down in the first half against Permian High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Abilene High School attempts a field goal following a touchdown in the final half against Permian High Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s head football coach Jeff Ellison looks on from the sideline in the final minutes of the final quarter against Abilene High School Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School’s Ja’Quan Richardson (2) breaks free from Abilene High School’s Kevion Williams (5) as he runs for a touchdown in the final quarter of their game Friday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
Permian High School players salute the Eagles following Abilene High School’s 42-21 winFriday night at Ratliff Stadium. (Eli Hartman|Odessa American)
