PERMIAN (5-0, 0-0) AT ODESSA HIGH (3-2, 0-0)
7 tonight, Ratliff Stadium
Series: Permian leads 52-10-1
Last Season: Permian 48, Odessa High 29
Radio: FM-99.1 (KHKX); FM-96.9 (KMCM)
Web: kicks99.net; 97gold.com
Streaming: bronchosportsnetwork.com
Live updates:
On Twitter at @OALeeScheide; On Twitter at @OA_SameerMalla
ODESSA HIGH KEYS TO VICTORY
>> STOP THE AERIAL GAME: The Panthers’ passing attack, led by senior quarterback Rodney Hall, is better than the national average in completions, completion percentage, passing yards, passing touchdowns and quarterback rating. The Bronchos’ pass defense needs to play markedly better than they have this season to shut down Hall and company.
>> CONTINUE THE UP-TEMPO, ACCURATE PASSES: The Bronchos’ completion percentage sits at 68.1%, which is way beyond the national average of 52.5%. The quick tempo offense using offensive coordinator Creighton Reed’s system was successful against Schertz Clemens, and could exhaust the Panthers’ defense.
>> RUN THE BALL: The Bronchos are 3-1 this season when the team collectively has at least 25 carries per game (good for 116.75 rushing yards per game). A successful rushing attack opens up the passing game for senior quarterback Jaylien Jones.
— Sameer Malla
BRONCHOS BREAKDOWN
Opponents to Watch
QB RODNEY HALL, JR.: 62-of-106 passing for 781 yards and 10 touchdowns, with four interceptions.
WR JAQUAN RICHARDSON: Has 25 catches for 385 yards and four touchdowns and is the top target for Hall.
OLB JAKE GILLIAM: Team-leading 43 tackles, with three fumble recoveries, two sacks and an interception
NUMBERS GAME
8 – Number of receptions needed for Ivan Carreon to reach the fourth-most catches in a single Broncho season
9 — Number of years since the last Broncho victory over their cross-city rival (31-28, back in 2013).
1,528 — Number of passing yards needed for Jones to pass Diego Cervantes for second all-time in Broncho history.
SCHEDULE
August
26 Lub. Monterey W, 42-39 (OT)
September
1 El Paso Americas W, 49-20
8 Keller High L, 50-21
16 at Amarillo High L, 42-17
24 Schertz Clemens W, 35-14
30 Bye
October
7 Permian 7 p.m.
14 at San Angelo Central 7 p.m.
21 Midland High 7 p.m.
28 Wolfforth Frenship 7 p.m.
November
4 at Midland Legacy 7 p.m.
OHS STARTERS
Offense
Quarterback
10 Jaylien Jones Sr.
Running back
8 Jorge Valdez Soph.
Wide receivers
1 Ivan Carreon Jr.
7 Kielan Green Sr.
88 Brendyn Thompson Soph.
Tight end
18 Blane Mendoza Sr.
Tackles
59 Santiago Garcia Jr
57 Jose Guerrero Sr.
Guards
62 Jonathan Dozal Sr.
70 Gerardo Vazquez Jr
Center
66 Damian Dominugez Jr.
Defense
Defensive ends
42 Marcos Marquez Sr.
53 Isaiah Essary Sr.
Defensive tackles
44 Jamikel Cobb Sr.
99 De’Mareon Gray Sr.
Linebackers
19 Jesus Carrasco Sr.
32 Mikahel De Leon Sr.
Cornerbacks
11 Zayne Minjarez Jr.
20 Adrian Muzquiz Sr.
Safeties
6 Jayven Gonzalez Jr.
17 Dreshon Douglas Jr.
25 Isaiah Munoz Soph.
Specialists
Place kicker
26 Aidric Rivera Jr.
Punter
1 Ivan Carreon Jr.
Head coach: Dusty Ortiz (6-9)
PERMIAN KEYS TO VICTORY
>> CHANNEL THE EMOTION: It will be easy to get too high, given the rivalry and beginning of District 2-6A play. The Panthers need to stay calm.
>> QUICK START: The Panthers have struggled early in some games and dominated in others. They need the latter to relax and put the Bronchos on their heels.
>> EXTRA POSSESSIONS: With 14 turnovers in five games, the Panthers are just about at their goal of three takeaways per contest. Reaching that mark againt OHS means more time for Hall and company.
— Lee Scheide
PANTHERS BREAKDOWN
Opponents to Watch
QB JAYLIEN JONES: Is 92-of-136 passing for 1,391 yards and 14 touchdowns, with three interceptions.
WR IVAN CARREON: 32 receptions for 738 yards and eight touchdowns, along with three rushing touchdowns.
LB MIKAHEL DE LEON: Leads the Bronchos with 37 tackles, with one tackle for loss.
NUMBERS GAME
5 — Touchdown passes needed by Rodney Hall to break program’s career mark of 34 (Vic Vines, 1977-78; Mike Winchell, 1987-88).
5 — Touchdowns scored by wide receiver Shy-Stephens Deary scored against Odessa High in 2020 meeting.
8 — Current winning streak for the Panthers against their crosstown rival.
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 7 p.m.
14 Midland Legacy 7 p.m.
21 at Wolfforth Frenship 7 p.m.
28 at San Angelo Central 7 p.m.
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 Cayson Clinton Sr.
42 Jace Gilliam Sr.
46 Parker Haynes Jr.
Cornerbacks
3 Deonte Bass Sr.
13 Caleb Washington Jr.
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 ( 36-16)
