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COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Greenwood Rangers
MIDLAND Rusty Purser tries to not to think about it too much, but it was hard for the new Greenwood head coach not to notice that he will be pacing up and down the sideline on a field named in his father’s honor.
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Posted: August 22
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Lady Bronchos' rally falls short
HERMLEIGH Throughout the postseason, the Odessa High softball team was the team who seemed to find a way back.
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posted: May 18
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Lady Bronchos look to keep long playoff run going
It’s been quite the postseason run for the Odessa High softball team.
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posted: May 17
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Lady Bronchos set regional semifinal matchup
The Odessa High softball team will face Haslet Eaton in a one-game Class 6A regional semifinal playoff at noon Saturday at Hermleigh High School.
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posted: May 13
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High holds off late rally to advance to regional semifinals
SEMINOLE The Odessa High softball team is used to handling pressure and the Lady Bronchos faced another test Saturday against Midland Lee.
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posted: May 11
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High takes early control of regional-quarterfinal series
SEMINOLE The Odessa High and Midland Lee softball teams split two games during District 2-6A play, so the faces were familiar when the squads straddled the baselines prior to the first pitch
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posted: May 10
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Lady Bronchos band together to advance to third round
Odessa High head coach Rachel Pena compared last weekend’s area playoff series with Abilene high to a boxing match, with both teams giving and taking each other’s best shots.
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posted: May 10
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High rallies back twice against Abilene High to advance past area round
WOODROW The Odessa High softball team had to rally back several times Saturday but in the end, the Lady Bronchos found a way to get it done.
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posted: May 04
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Lady Bronchos fall to Abilene High in extra-innings battle
WOODROW The Odessa High softball team fell in heartbreaking fashion in Game 1 of its area round series, falling 5-4 to Abilene High in 10 innings Friday evening at Lubbock-Cooper High School.
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posted: May 03
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High using offensive firepower to succeed
The area round is a familiar spot for the Odessa High softball team as the Lady Bronchos have advanced out of the first round of the playoffs each of the last five seasons.
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posted: May 02
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Permian sees season end in bi-district round
EL PASO The Permian softball team saw its season come to an end Saturday in an 11-8 defeat to El Paso Montwood in the Class 6A bi-district round.
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posted: April 27
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High finishes sweep of Franklin to advance to area round
Winning in the playoffs takes persistence, patience and readiness to take advantage of opportunities.
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posted: April 27
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Permian drops series opener to Montwood
El Paso Montwood fought off Permian’s comeback Thursday to take a 12-7 victory in the opener of their Class 6A bi-district playoff series at Ratliff Softball Complex.
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posted: April 25
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Home runs prove to be the difference in series opener
Home runs proved to be the difference in Permian’s Class 6-A bi-district series opener against El Paso Montwood.
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posted: April 25
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HIGH SCHOOL: OHS softball wins first game in bi-district series
EL PASO The Odessa High Lady Bronchos used a strong fourth inning Thursday to come away with a 12-1 victory over El Paso Franklin in Game One of their bi-district softball playoff series on the road.
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posted: April 25
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Playoff Scoreboard for Wednesday, April 24
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posted: April 24
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High, Permian open playoffs against El Paso schools
The Odessa High and Permian softball teams begin their playoff journeys today with bi-district matchups against a pair of El Paso high schools.
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posted: April 24
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High secures second seed with run-rule victory over Permian
There were plenty of opportunities for both the Odessa High and Permian softball teams to make a statement in the District 2-6A regular-season finale.
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posted: April 19
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HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Odessa High bounces back with afternoon victory at Basin Brawl
Odessa High head tennis coach Katelyn Watts knew something had to change.
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posted: August 16
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Odessa High opens up play in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO The Odessa High volleyball team dropped two-of-three matches during the first day of competition at the Nita Vannoy Tournament Friday in San Angelo.
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posted: August 16
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian has tough day on the road
GRANBURY The Permian volleyball team struggled during the second day of competition at the Granbury Tournament Friday at Granbury High School.
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posted: August 16
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Andrews outlasts Odessa High in marathon match
What looked to be a clean sweep turned into a marathon match and a nearly completed dramatic comeback.
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posted: August 13
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Odessa High takes the field for start of a new season
As the sun rose on the start of another week, so too did the players for the Odessa High football team.
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posted: August 12
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Odessa High, Permian return home for nondistrict matches
Both the Odessa High and Permian volleyball teams return home to host a pair of nondistrict matches in the second full week of the season.
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posted: August 12
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Odessa High sweeps opening matches at Monahans Tournament
MONAHANS The Odessa High volleyball team got its 2019 season off to a strong start by sweeping all three pool-play matches at the Monahans Tournament Friday at the Monahans High School Gym.
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posted: August 09
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HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Opening match for Odessa High canceled
The Odessa High tennis team will have to wait one more week to open its season.
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posted: August 03
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: McCamey's Fuentes, Rodriguez earn all-state recognition
A pair of McCamey baseball standouts earned statewide honors on the Class 2A All-State team released Tuesday by the Texas Sports Writers Association.
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posted: July 30
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TRACK AND FIELD: Lujan qualifies for USATF National Junior Olympics
FORT WORTH Adrian Lujan is heading back to Odessa with some hardware.
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posted: July 13
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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Krieger tabbed as next Permian head coach
The Permian girls basketball program will soon have a new leader.
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posted: July 10
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Six area players selected for GWTBCA All-Star Game
Six area high school baseball players were selected to take part in the Greater West Texas Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game on June 15 at Lubbock-Cooper High School in Woodrow.
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posted: June 01
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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Permian's Braziel-Smith resigns from head coaching position
The most recent chapter for the Permian girls basketball program has come to an end.
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posted: May 29
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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Chapa tabbed as new head coach at Odessa High
The Odessa High girls basketball team has a new leader.
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posted: May 29
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Odessa High set to host camp
Odessa High will host its Bronchos Horse Power Football Camp for incoming 3rd through 8th graders May 28-30 at Coleman Field.
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posted: May 23
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Lady Bronchos look to keep long playoff run going
It’s been quite the postseason run for the Odessa High softball team.
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posted: May 17
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Odessa High sees notable progress after finishing up spring practice
Odessa High head coach Danny Servance had some questions about his team’s experience entering the start of spring football.
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posted: May 17
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Odessa High wraps up spring with annual Red-White Game
It will be a while before the Odessa High football team gets on the field again.
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posted: May 16
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Bronchos lean on experience as playoff run continues
The Odessa High Bronchos find themselves in the third round of the Class 6A baseball playoffs for the second consecutive season.
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posted: May 16
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COLLEGE SIGNINGS: Trio of Bronchos sign to continue athletic careers at next level
Sometimes, all you need is a chance to show what you could do at the next level.
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posted: May 16
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Lady Bronchos set regional semifinal matchup
The Odessa High softball team will face Haslet Eaton in a one-game Class 6A regional semifinal playoff at noon Saturday at Hermleigh High School.
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posted: May 13
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Third round series set for Bronchos
The Odessa High baseball team will play El Paso Montwood in a Class 6A regional quarterfinal series Friday and Saturday at Fort Stockton High School.
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posted: May 13
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High holds off late rally to advance to regional semifinals
SEMINOLE The Odessa High softball team is used to handling pressure and the Lady Bronchos faced another test Saturday against Midland Lee.
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posted: May 11
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High rallies back twice against Abilene High to advance past area round
WOODROW The Odessa High softball team had to rally back several times Saturday but in the end, the Lady Bronchos found a way to get it done.
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posted: May 04
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Odessa High completes the sweep to advance to area round
SEMINOLE The Odessa High Bronchos are more than willing to let history keep repeating itself, especially when it means they keep advancing in the baseball playoffs.
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posted: May 04
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Lady Bronchos fall to Abilene High in extra-innings battle
WOODROW The Odessa High softball team fell in heartbreaking fashion in Game 1 of its area round series, falling 5-4 to Abilene High in 10 innings Friday evening at Lubbock-Cooper High School.
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posted: May 03
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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Pyburn leaving Odessa High for head job at Burleson
Odessa High girls basketball coach Olivia Pyburn confirmed Tuesday that she will be leaving the Lady Bronchos’ program after accepting the same position at Burleson High School.
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posted: April 30
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Permian sees season end in bi-district round
EL PASO The Permian softball team saw its season come to an end Saturday in an 11-8 defeat to El Paso Montwood in the Class 6A bi-district round.
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posted: April 27
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High finishes sweep of Franklin to advance to area round
Winning in the playoffs takes persistence, patience and readiness to take advantage of opportunities.
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posted: April 27
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Panthers on the brink after loss to Wolfforth Frenship
WOLFFORTH The Permian baseball team is now on the brink of elimination from playoff contention after falling 8-1 to Wolfforth Frenship Wednesday night in District 2-6A play.
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posted: April 24
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High, Permian open playoffs against El Paso schools
The Odessa High and Permian softball teams begin their playoff journeys today with bi-district matchups against a pair of El Paso high schools.
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posted: April 24
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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: Lady Panthers get started at regional tournament
GRAND PRAIRIE The Permian girls golf team wrapped up the first day of the Region I-6A golf tournament Monday carding a team total of 367 Monday at Tangle Ridge Golf Club.
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posted: April 22
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High secures second seed with run-rule victory over Permian
There were plenty of opportunities for both the Odessa High and Permian softball teams to make a statement in the District 2-6A regular-season finale.
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posted: April 19
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HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Area playoff matchups now set for Odessa High
Both the Odessa High boys and girls soccer teams officially confirmed their Class 6A area round matchups on Saturday.
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posted: March 30
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Odessa High makes most of opportunities in victory over Permian
Entering Friday’s crosstown rivalry game, both the Odessa High and Permian softball teams were looking to take advantage of an important opportunity.
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posted: March 29
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BOYS HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: Permian, Odessa High complete first day of district tournament
LUBBOCK The Permian and Odessa High golf teams got things started Monday morning at the District 2-6A Tournament at the Rawls Course at Texas …
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posted: March 25
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: McCamey set to name new football coach
MCCAMEY McCamey didn’t have far to look for its next football coach.
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posted: March 25
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Bronchos look to bounce back against Wolfforth Frenship
The Odessa High baseball team will look to bounce back as the Bronchos hit the road to take on Wolfforth Frenship at 7 tonight in a District 2-6A game.
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posted: March 25
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Permian hosts Midland Lee in pivotal district matchup
The Permian baseball team will look to avenge an early-season district loss as the Panthers host Midland Lee at 4:30 p.m. today at McCanlies Field.
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posted: March 25
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Lady Bronchos travel north to face Wolfforth Frenship
The Odessa High softball team will look to make it two district victories in a row as the Lady Bronchos take on Wolfforth Frenship at 6:30 tonight in Wolfforth.
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posted: March 25
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