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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Balmorhea defeats Richland Springs to clinch first state title

<p>Balmorhea’s Gary Alex Abraham (31) celebrates with his team after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Class 1A Division II state championship game Tuesday at San Angelo Stadium.</p>

SAN ANGELO The Balmorhea football team had to wait an extra 20 days for another chance to play for its first state title. Despite the auspicious start, it proved to be worth the wait.

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HIGH SCHOOL

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Odessa High, Permian reach home stretch of season

Odessa High will be at home while Permian travels in District 2-6A girls basketball tonight.

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HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Odessa High, Permian open District 2-6A play

The Permian and Odessa High soccer teams open District 2-6A play tonight.

5:23 pm | See more

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Scoreboard for Jan. 23

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Second-half run helps Permian pull away from Odessa High

The Permian boys basketball team bounced back and jumped out to an early lead before pulling away for a 76-61 victory over Odessa High in District 2-6A play Friday at the Permian Fieldhouse.

9:54 pm | See more

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Permian rolls past Borger

BORGER The Permian boys soccer team broke a two-match losing skid in a big way with a 7-2 victory Friday night over Borger at Bulldog Stadium.

9:48 pm | See more

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Odessa High bounces back against Abilene Wylie

ABILENE The Odessa High girls soccer team closed out nondistrict play on a good note by defeating Abilene Wylie 3-1 Friday at Hugh Sandifer Stadium.

9:50 pm | See more

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Permian finishes with draw against Lubbock Coronado

LUBBOCK The Permian girls soccer team maintained its unbeaten record in its final nondistrict match by finishing with a 1-1 draw against Lubbock Coronado Friday.

9:52 pm | See more

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Odessa High defeats Permian at home

The Odessa High girls basketball team posted an 83-45 win over crosstown rival Permian in District 2-6A Friday night at the OHS Fieldhouse.

9:49 pm | See more

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Servance reassigned from duties as Odessa High head football coach

Ector County ISD Executive Director of Athletics Bruce McCrary said Friday that Odessa High head football coach Danny Servance has been reassigned from his duties as leader of the Bronchos football program.

11:34 am | See more

HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING: Niemann sets pace for Permian at 2-6A meet

MIDLAND Permian swimmer Makaleigh Niemann wanted to make the most of her final opportunity to compete in the District 2-6A Swimming and Diving Championships Thursday at COM Aquatics Center.

7:46 pm | See more

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Scoreboard for Jan. 21

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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Bronchos fall to San Angelo Central

The Odessa High girls basketball team suffered its second straight loss in District 2-6A play, falling 55-42 to San Angelo Central Tuesday at the OHS Fieldhouse.

11:19 pm | See more

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Second half goals help Permian past Abilene Wylie

A pair of second-half goals were enough to keep the Lady Panthers undefeated as the Permian girls soccer team defeated Abilene Wylie 2-0 Tuesday night at Ratliff Stadium.

10:48 pm | See more

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Lubbock Coronado inches past OHS

The game had just reached the midway point of the second half when Lubbock Coronado’s Abby James made sure the bus ride back home would be a pleasant one.

10:41 pm | See more

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Permian suffers narrow double-overtime defeat to Wolfforth Frenship

The District 2-6A leader wasn’t decided after 32 minutes, or even 36.

10:38 pm | See more

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Wolfforth Frenship runs past Permian

WOLFFORTH The Permian girls basketball team fell behind early and could not recover as Wolfforth Frenship ran away to a 71-35 victory in District 2-6A play Tuesday, at The Tiger Pit.

10:30 pm | See more

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: San Angelo Central gets past Odessa High

SAN ANGELO The Odessa High basketball team had three players in double figures but it was not enough as the Bronchos fell 67-61 to San Angelo Central in District 2-6A play Tuesday at Babe Didrikson Gym.

10:15 pm | See more

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Panthers, Bronchos ready for key District 2-6A matchups

The Permian and Odessa High boys basketball teams return to action Tuesday in a pair of key District 2-6A games.

5:44 pm | See more

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Odessa High, Permian look to bounce back

The Odessa High and Permian girls basketball look to get back in the win column Tuesday in their respective District 2-6A games.

5:39 pm | See more

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Panthers prepare for road match at Canyon Randall

The Permian boys soccer team will head on the road for its next match as the Panthers face Canyon Randall at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Randall High School.

5:35 pm | See more

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Permian, Odessa High back at home

The Permian and Odessa High girls soccer teams will both be at home at Ratliff Stadium for a pair of nondistrict matches Tuesday.

5:31 pm | See more

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Odessa High gets past Midland High for first district win

The Odessa High basketball team entered Friday night’s matchup with Midland High looking to reverse its fortunes after a tough start in District 2-6A play.

10:16 pm | See more

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Permian locks down defensively to defeat Abilene High

ABILENE The Permian basketball team used a stifling defensive effort to remain unbeaten in District 2-6A play en route to a 64-48 victory over Abilene High Friday at Eagle Gym.

9:45 pm | See more

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Dawgs pull away late to knock off Lady Bronchos

MIDLAND The Odessa High girls basketball team was locked in a tight battle with Midland High Friday night in a pivotal District 2-6A battle.

9:30 pm | See more

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Curry leads Golden State into matchup against Minnesota

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Philadelphia hosts Los Angeles after James' 46-point showing

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Denver takes road win streak into matchup with Miami

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Sacramento visits Orlando, looks to end road slide

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Charlotte faces conference rival Indiana

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Brandon Sutter records hat trick, Canucks rout Senators 7-1

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No. 24 Sooners get 2 top-10 tests after return to AP Top 25

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Monday 01/25/2021

COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: UTPB ready to get delayed season underway COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Falcons looking forward after upset HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Panthers, Bronchos return to action Tuesday GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Odessa High, Permian reach home stretch of season HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Odessa High, Permian open District 2-6A play

Sunday 01/24/2021

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Odessa College completes sweep of road trip NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes struggle on road swing

Saturday 01/23/2021

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wranglers continue solid start to season HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Scoreboard for Jan. 23

Friday 01/22/2021

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wranglers hold on for season-opening victory COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UTPB tops No. 11 St. Edward's, snaps skid WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Falcons settle for split of road series HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Second-half run helps Permian pull away from Odessa High HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Permian rolls past Borger GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Odessa High bounces back against Abilene Wylie GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Permian finishes with draw against Lubbock Coronado GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Odessa High defeats Permian at home COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Odessa College sweeps long-awaited season opener HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Servance reassigned from duties as Odessa High head football coach

Thursday 01/21/2021

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Falcons pull away from Hilltoppers COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Second half burst lifts St. Edward's past UTPB COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Wranglers ready to return to postseason COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Odessa College ready to start delayed season HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING: Niemann sets pace for Permian at 2-6A meet

Wednesday 01/20/2021

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Scoreboard for Jan. 21 NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes look to break out of rough stretch

Tuesday 01/19/2021

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Bronchos fall to San Angelo Central GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Second half goals help Permian past Abilene Wylie GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Lubbock Coronado inches past OHS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Permian suffers narrow double-overtime defeat to Wolfforth Frenship GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Wolfforth Frenship runs past Permian HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: San Angelo Central gets past Odessa High

Monday 01/18/2021

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Panthers, Bronchos ready for key District 2-6A matchups GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Odessa High, Permian look to bounce back HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Panthers prepare for road match at Canyon Randall GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Permian, Odessa High back at home COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Falcons trying to fix the little things

Sunday 01/17/2021

SANDHILLS STOCK SHOW AND RODEO: Australian bronc rider Reynolds adjusts to rodeo in U.S. NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Jackalopes swept by Brahmas

Saturday 01/16/2021

SANDHILLS STOCK SHOW AND RODEO: Andersen, Struxness finish strong as rodeo concludes SANDHILLS STOCK SHOW AND RODEO: Creasy looks to recover from injuries COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UTPB men fall to West Texas A&M WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: West Texas A&M defeats UTPB

Friday 01/15/2021

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Odessa High gets past Midland High for first district win HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Permian locks down defensively to defeat Abilene High GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Dawgs pull away late to knock off Lady Bronchos GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Panthers fall to Abilene High SANDHILLS STOCK SHOW AND RODEO: Minnesota cowboys kick off season with long trip COLLEGE BASKETBALL: No. 7 West Texas A&M runs away from Falcons

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