Odessa American
- Permian High
- Odessa High
-
Boys Sports
-
Girls Sports
- Area Teams
- College
- Franchise
- Sports wire
- Odessa American home
Don't Miss:
Volleyball
Top Story
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.
-
Posted: August 22
-
Rusty Purser,
Greenwood,
Bob Purser
More From Top Story
-
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.
-
posted: August 13
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Lady Panthers sweep San Angelo Lake View
The Permian volleyball team continued its strong early start to the season as the Lady Panthers swept San Angelo Lake View (25-13, 25-10, 25-16) Tuesday at the Permian Fieldhouse.
-
posted: August 13
-
-
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.
-
posted: August 12
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Lady Bronchos have solid opening weekend
MONAHANS The Odessa High volleyball team, perfect on the first day of competition, couldn’t keep the momentum going during bracket play at the…
-
posted: August 11
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian earns third place in Monahans
MONAHANS The Permian volleyball team capped a solid week of play with a third-place finish at the Monahans Tournament Saturday at the Jerry Larned Sports Complex.
-
posted: August 11
-
-
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.
-
posted: August 09
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Odessa High, Permian set to start season
The 2018 season proved to have plenty of challenges for both the Odessa High and Permian volleyball teams.
-
posted: August 04
-
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Permian sends 14 more student-athletes to college ranks
More than a dozen Permian High School student athletes announced their college choices Thursday, including three bound for NCAA Division I programs.
-
posted: May 10
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wink duo earns all-state recognition
Wink’s Jordan Dewberry and Jonnah Smith were named to the Texas Sports Writers Association all-state volleyball team for Class 2A.
-
posted: January 27
-
-
VOLLEYBALL: Area athletes compete in Permian Basin Elite tourney
Volleyballs filled the air Saturday and Sunday at the Permian Basin Elite Volleyball Qualifier tournament.
-
posted: January 27
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian, OHS put players on All-District 2-6A team
Permian setter Chloe Rivera and outside hitter Hanna Heatherington, along with Odessa High outside hitter Alexis Luna, earned first-team selec…
-
posted: November 08
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian Basin Roundup for Oct. 29
FORT STOCKTON Alivia Mayfield finished with 15 kills and Tori Gray added 42 assists as Andrews swept Clint Mountain View 25-15, 25-11, 25-10 i…
-
posted: October 29
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian Basin Roundup for Oct. 23
Wolfforth Frenship def. Permian
-
posted: October 23
-
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Benavides makes most of senior season
Odessa High’s Natalie Benavides has enjoyed seeing playing time at the varsity level for the past three years and while her senior season is a…
-
posted: October 17
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Odessa High falls to Midland High in four sets
The Midland High Lady Dawgs shook off a slow start to beat the Odessa High Lady Bronchos in four sets, winning by scores of 27-25, 20-25, 25-1…
-
posted: October 16
-
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian shuts down Odessa High in four sets
Playing against its crosstown rival, the Permian volleyball team again bragging rights, defeating Odessa High, 22-25. 25-17, 25-11, 25-20, Friday night at the Permian Fieldhouse.
-
posted: October 13
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Odessa High falls short in four sets
The Wolfforth Frenship Lady Tiger volleyball team defeated the Odessa High Lady Bronchos in four sets, winning by scores of 20-25, 25-14, 25-1…
-
posted: October 09
-
-
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.
-
posted: August 16
-
-
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.
-
posted: August 16
-
-
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.
-
posted: August 16
-
-
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.
-
posted: August 13
-
-
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.
-
posted: August 12
-
-
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.
-
posted: August 12
-
-
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.
-
posted: August 09
-
-
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.
-
posted: August 03
-
-
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.
-
posted: July 30
-
-
TRACK AND FIELD: Lujan qualifies for USATF National Junior Olympics
FORT WORTH Adrian Lujan is heading back to Odessa with some hardware.
-
posted: July 13
-
-
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Krieger tabbed as next Permian head coach
The Permian girls basketball program will soon have a new leader.
-
posted: July 10
-
-
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.
-
posted: June 01
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 29
-
-
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Chapa tabbed as new head coach at Odessa High
The Odessa High girls basketball team has a new leader.
-
posted: May 29
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 23
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 17
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 17
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 16
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 16
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 16
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 13
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 13
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 11
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 04
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 04
-
-
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.
-
posted: May 03
-
-
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.
-
posted: April 30
-
-
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.
-
posted: April 27
-
-
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.
-
posted: April 27
-
-
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.
-
posted: April 24
-
-
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.
-
posted: April 24
-
-
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.
-
posted: April 22
-
-
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.
-
posted: April 19
-
-
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.
-
posted: March 30
-
-
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.
-
posted: March 29
-
-
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 …
-
posted: March 25
-
-
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: McCamey set to name new football coach
MCCAMEY McCamey didn’t have far to look for its next football coach.
-
posted: March 25
-
-
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.
-
posted: March 25
-
-
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.
-
posted: March 25
-
-
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.
-
posted: March 25
-
Schools
Latest Videos
Latest Photos
Thursday 08/22/2019
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Greenwood Rangers HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Permian travels to scrimmage Lubbock-Cooper HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Bronchos set to host scrimmageWednesday 08/21/2019
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Fort Stockton Panthers TEXAS LEAGUE BASEBALL: RockHounds shut out Naturals HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian and OHS return to action WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER: FAlcons picked 13th in preseason pollTuesday 08/20/2019
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Monahans Loboes COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: UTPB projected to finish 11th in preseason poll COLLEGE SOCCER: UTPB picked 10th in LSC preseason standingsMonday 08/19/2019
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Pecos Eagles GOLF: Former Permian golfer Parks qualifies for U.S. Mid-Amateur COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Lady Wranglers building team chemistry as new season approaches COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Friel hopeful for explosive senior yearSunday 08/18/2019
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Kermit Yellow Jackets TEXAS LEAGUE BASEBALL: RockHounds win in extra innings HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian wraps up in Granbury HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Odessa High wraps up tournament play in San Angelo HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Odessa High has a pair of close calls in Basin BrawlSaturday 08/17/2019
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Crane Golden Cranes COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UTPB ends first week of practice with scrimmageFriday 08/16/2019
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Alpine Fightin' Bucks HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Odessa High bounces back with afternoon victory at Basin Brawl HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS: Permian splits on first day of Basin Brawl HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Odessa High opens up play in San Angelo COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UTPB set to hold first scrimmage HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian has tough day on the roadThursday 08/15/2019
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Iraan BravesWednesday 08/14/2019
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: McCamey COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UTPB to compete in season-opening tournament GOLF: Former Odessa College golfer Waters misses cut at U.S. AmateurTuesday 08/13/2019
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Wink Wildcats HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Andrews outlasts Odessa High in marathon match HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Lady Panthers sweep San Angelo Lake View COLLEGE TENNIS: UTPB names Ugalde as new head coachMonday 08/12/2019
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Permian begins practice COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UTPB gets early start for upcoming season HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Odessa High takes the field for start of a new season HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Odessa High, Permian return home for nondistrict matches COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Fort Davis Indians COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Van Horn EaglesSunday 08/11/2019
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Lady Bronchos have solid opening weekend FOOTBALL: UTPB, Odessa High, Permian set to start HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian earns third place in Monahans GOLF: Adams earns title in extra holes TEXAS LEAGUE BASEBALL: Hooks pull closer to RockHoundsSaturday 08/10/2019
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Marfa ShorthornsFriday 08/09/2019
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF 2019: Balmorhea Bears HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Odessa High sweeps opening matches at Monahans TournamentNo. 13 Washington names Jacob Eason starting quarterback
SEATTLE (AP) — No. 13 Washington has named Georgia transfer Jacob Eason its starting quarterback for the season opener against Eastern Washington.
Updated: 3:31 pm | See more
Manitoba premier on NFL game: 'a lot of disappointment'
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The premier of Manitoba says there's a "lot of disappointment" from the Packers-Raiders exhibition game that was played on an 80-yard field because of safety concerns.
Updated: 3:31 pm | See more
Shurmur has tough choices to make with cuts next week
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Pat Shurmur had a relatively easy time making the final cuts in his first season as coach of the New York Giants.
Updated: 3:31 pm | See more
No. 21 Iowa State already looking forward to Week 2 bye
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Having last season's opener washed out by weather set Iowa State back in 2018.
Updated: 3:31 pm | See more
Correction: Indiana-Assistant Coach story
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — In a story Aug. 22 about Indiana men's basketball, The Associated Press reported erroneously that new assistant coach Mike Roberts had been a walk-on when he played for the Hoosiers. He was a recruited scholarship player.
Updated: 3:16 pm | See more
Former NBA, ABA coach Tom Nissalke dead at 87
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Tom Nissalke, who won coach of the year honors in the NBA and ABA, has died. He was 87.
Updated: 3:17 pm | See more
Mississippi State placed on 3 years' probation by NCAA
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — While Mississippi State's basketball and football programs dodged postseason bans, the NCAA has put the school on three years' probation as part of a slew of penalties after an investigation into academic violations.
Updated: 3:16 pm | See more
Perez's single leads GCL Tigers West over GCL Phillies East in 10 innings
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) -- Eduardo Valencia and Jeremiah Burks scored on a single, and Jared Mang scored on a wild pitch in the top of the 10th inning to help lead the GCL Tigers West to a 9-5 win over the GCL Phillies East on Friday.
2:40 pm | See more
The Latest: Iditarod confirms veteran musher denied entry
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Latest on 77-year-old musher refused entry into the Iditarod (all times local):
2:33 pm | See more
NCAA clears Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus to play
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus was declared eligible to play Friday, a year after he was suspended in the fallout from a sexual assault allegation that resulted in his acquittal by a jury at trial.
Updated: 3:00 pm | See more
Made's walk leads GCL Phillies West to 7-4 win over GCL Blue Jays
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) -- Edgar Made drew a bases-loaded walk in the fifth inning, leading the GCL Phillies West to a 7-4 win over the GCL Blue Jays on Friday.
Updated: 3:00 pm | See more
Newton leaves Panthers' preseason loss with foot injury
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — This was not the return to the field that Cam Newton was hoping to make.
Updated: 2:45 pm | See more
Rodriguez's double leads GCL Astros to 9-5 win over GCL Marlins
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Nerio Rodriguez hit a three-run double in the fourth inning, leading the GCL Astros to a 9-5 win over the GCL Marlins on Friday.
Updated: 2:45 pm | See more
Miles and miles of Miles inside Kansas football program
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Les Koenning has to be careful every time the new offensive coordinator at Kansas walks into one of the Jayhawks' meeting rooms, making sure to address the right person by the right name.
Updated: 2:45 pm | See more
Meza leads GCL Rays over GCL Braves 3-1
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) -- Julio Meza singled three times as the GCL Rays topped the GCL Braves 3-1 on Friday.
Updated: 2:45 pm | See more
France threatens economic retaliation over Amazon fires
BIARRITZ, France (AP) — In a sharp escalation of tensions over fires ravaging the Amazon, France on Friday accused Brazil's president of having lied to French leader Emmanuel Macron and threatened to block a European Union trade deal with South American states including Brazil.
Updated: 2:45 pm | See more
-
8 photos
-
13 photos
-
7 photos
-
8 photos
-
6 photos
-
10 photos
-
6 photos
-
6 photos
-
3 photos
-
6 photos
-
9 photos
-
10 photos
Top Picks
Odessa, TX
Current Conditions
Mostly Cloudy
92°
Humidity: 36%
Winds: ESE at 7mph
Feels Like: 94°
Winds: ESE at 7mph
Feels Like: 94°
Your Extended Forecast
Tomorrow
High 95°/Low 73°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the low 70s.
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the low 70s.
saturday
High 97°/Low 75°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 90s and lows in the mid 70s.
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 90s and lows in the mid 70s.
sunday
High 105°/Low 77°
Abundant sunshine. Highs 103 to 107F and lows in the upper 70s.
Abundant sunshine. Highs 103 to 107F and lows in the upper 70s.
Online Features
Real Estate
-
-
-
-
5 Savvy Improvements to Maintain the ...
Brandpoint (BPT)
-
-
Tips to ensure you have the right too...
Brandpoint (BPT)
-
-
-
-
Pet Central
Having a pet is a lot of responsibility, and we’ll help by giving you lots of tips and tricks! More >>
Crosswords
Enjoy the crosswords challenge in our free daily puzzles, from the harder Sunday crossword to the quicker daily. More >>
© Copyright 2019, Odessa American, Odessa, TX. Powered by BLOX Content Management System from TownNews.com. [Terms of Use | Privacy Policy]
