GAME DAY
MIDLAND HIGH (5-4 overall, 1-3 District 2-6A) at PERMIAN (8-1, 3-1)
7 tonight, Ratliff Stadium
Series: Permian leads, 34-16-1
Last Season: Permian 34, Midland High 23
Radio: FM-96.9
Web: www.97gold.com
Streaming: midlandisdsports-bulldogs.com, permiansportsnetwork.com
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KEYS TO VICTORY
>> BALL CONTROL: Limiting the number of times Midland High has the football will be paramount for the Panthers, who showed they have the capability of working the clock last week against San Angelo Central.
>> TAKE THE SHOT: As opponents have focused on stopping the Permian passing game, its running game has stepped up and carried the load, literally. But if the Panthers get the right look, they have to stretch the field to keep the Bulldogs’ defenders honest.
>> ASSIGNMENTS: This is the night when the Panthers have to be their most disciplined on defense because one small crack can turn into a huge play for the Bulldogs’ triple option. Making Midland High one dimensional would be huge for Permian’s chances.
— Lee Scheide
PANTHERS BREAKDOWN
Opponents to Watch
QB STROMAN BRIDGES: Sophomore moved into starting role follow injury concerns at running back and has flourished under center with 65 carries for 435 yards and four scores.
RB MECKIE MCCOY: Bulldogs’ leading rusher with 137 carries for 951 yards and 15 touchdowns.
RB BRYLEE PEREZ: Third part of the triple option with 87 carries for 718 yards and eight scores.
NUMBERS GAME
14 — Most kicking points in a single game (Carson Roberts, 2019, vs. Midland High).
100 — Yards on Brother Miller’s kickoff return against Midland High (2017).
384 — Single-game yardage record for combined rushing-passing (David Durell, 2002, vs. Midland High).
SCHEDULE
August
26 Abilene High W, 17-3
September
2 Waco Midway W, 41-20
9 at Amarillo Tascosa W, 13-12
16 Harker Heights W, 28-27
23 Abilene Cooper W, 56-28
30 Bye
October
7 Odessa High W, 38-7
14 Midland Legacy L, 33-25
21 at Wolfforth Frenship W, 42-41
28 at San Angelo Central W, 43-31
November
4 Midland High 7 p.m.
PERMIAN STARTERS
Offense
Quarterback
25 Rodney Hall Sr.
Running back
23 Juzstyce Lara Jr.
Wide receivers
2 Ja’Quan Richardson Sr.
3 Tabarie Jones Sr.
18 Deonte Bass Sr.
22 Isaac Herrera Jr.
89 Nathan Rodriguez Sr.
Tackles
73 Harris Sewell Sr.
76 Israel Ponce Sr.
Guards
66 Ryan Ontiveroz Sr.
72 Nathaniel Rodriguez Sr.
Center
65 Francisco Sanchez Sr.
Defense
Defensive ends
52 Frank Alvarado Jr.
57 Desmond Hill Sr.
Nose guard
99 Bryan Pry Jr.
Linebackers
34 Preston Grizzell Jr.
36 Caysen Clinton Sr.
42 Jace Gilliam Sr.
46 Parker Haynes Jr.
Cornerbacks
3 Deonte Bass Sr.
4 Jaydn Pruitt Sr.
Safeties
6 Bryce Woody Sr.
12 Hayden Duran Sr.
Specialists
Place kicker
7 Tate Terry Sr.
Punter
82 Jacob Franco Jr.
Head coach: Jeff Ellison (39-17)
