Nov. 8—MIDLAND — The Permian football team's struggles continued as the Panthers came up short in a 21-18 loss to Midland High Friday at Astound Broadband Stadium. With both teams already in ...

Sep. 12—The Permian football team survived a second half comeback attempt by Abilene High to remain undefeated while giving the Eagles their first loss. Playing against their longtime former ...

Boomtown Boomtown, Episode 7: Mojo Magic The Permian Basin is the birthplace of Friday Night Lights. But the historic oil boom threatens beloved high school football traditions.

Permian: Andrew Helguera 5 pass from Rodney Hall (Tate Terry kick) 1:45. Drive: 9 plays 75 yards, 3:48. Key play: Hall converted a fourth and six with a 35-yard run before the scoring pass.

Permian head football coach Jeff Ellison wants to see his players build confidence on offense and defense as Permian begins its fall practices this week.

Permian football was a big enough draw that the University of Texas band made an appearance at Ratliff Stadium. “Ratliff Stadium was built in 1982 and it holds just over 19,000 people.

Nov. 10—The Permian football team advanced past the bi-district round with a 26-13 win over El Paso Pebble Hills Friday at Ratliff Stadium. The Panthers (7-4) won their third straight game and ...

By Greg Garber Special to Page 2. Editor's note: "Friday Night Lights," the book and movie, tells the story of the 1988 Odessa (Texas) Permian High School football season.

Former Legacy football standout Aiden Serrano said it will be a bittersweet moment when he steps on the field to play one last high school football game. While the record-breaking wide receiver ...

North Crowley players celebrate their 72-14 victory against Permian after a high school football game at Crowley ISD Stadium, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Fort Worth.

The Permian Panther football program has an elusive history that far exceeds its "Friday Night Lights" fame. To stream NewsWest9 on your phone, you need the NewsWest9 app.

Odessa Permian head coach Gary Gaines, center, watches his high school football players work out in Odessa, Texas, May 21, 2009. Gaines, coach of the Texas high school football team made famous in ...