The Permian football team, after a back-and-forth first half that saw San Angelo Central take a lead into the locker room at halftime, took over following the break.
Juzstyce Lara scored on a 2-yard run in the third quarter to put the Panthers back in front and then Ja’Quan Richardson hauled in a 25-yard touchdown pass from Rodney Hall in the fourth quarter to cap off a 43-31 victory.
Permian improved to 8-1 overall with the victory, 3-1 in District 2-6A and clinched a playoff berth.
San Angelo Central dropped to 5-4, 2-2 and also clinched a postseason spot in spite of the loss.
Lara finished with five touchdowns on the night, giving him 18 this season.
The Panthers close out the regular season against Midland High at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4 at Ratliff Stadium.
Permian 43, San Angelo Central 31
Permian 14 14 8 7–43
Central 10 21 0 0–31
SCORING SUMMARY
First Quarter
C — Jacob English 91 pass from Tyler Hill (Chase Miller kick), 11:05
P — Juzstyce Lara 1 run (kick blocked), 9:28
P – Lara 3 run (Caysen Clinton pass from Rodney Hall), 6:49
C — Miller 27 FG, 2:23
Second Quarter
P — Lara 1 run (Tate Terry kick), 10:17
C — Hill 75 run (Miller kick), 9:57
P — Lara 2 run (Terry kick), 5:12
C — Tyler Walker 45 pass from Hill (Miller kick), 4:00
C — Jacob English 50 pass from Hill (Miller kick), 1:06
Third Quarter
P — Lara 2 run (Isaac Herrera run), 6:08
Fourth Quarter
P — Ja’Quan Richardson 25 pass from Hall (Terry kick), 9:31
