Football Recap: Permian Beats Midland Legacy for Their Seventh Straight Victory

Permian extended their winning streak to seven on Friday, bumping them up to 7-1. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 51-48 win over the Midland Legacy Rebels. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Gavin Black

Rushing Yards

10/24/25 @ Midland Legacy	320
10/17/25 vs San Angelo Central	46
10/10/25 @ Odessa	55
09/26/25 vs Cajon	45
09/18/25 @ Tascosa	103
+ 3 more games

Gavin Black had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 320 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 111.1 rushing yards per game. Permian also got help from Cayden Hernandez, who showed off his sure hands for 89 receiving yards.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Permian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 342 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.

As for Midland Legacy, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered against Permian since November 8, 2019.

Midland Legacy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ja'Braylen Anders, who picked up 173 receiving yards and one score. Anders' longest reception was for an incredible 72 yards. Another player making a difference was Hayes Hamm, who rushed for 55 yards and a pair of TDs.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Permian will face off against Frenship at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least 31 points in their last six contests. As for Midland Legacy, they will square off against Midland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Rebels will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 33.43 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.