Football Preview: Midland Bulldogs vs. Permian Panthers
Midland is on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Permian is on a five-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Midland Bulldogs will face off against the Permian Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Midland is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 42.4 points per game this season.
Midland had been on a six-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but Midland Legacy put an end to it on Friday. Midland came up short against Midland Legacy, falling 28-7. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Rebels recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Even though they lost, Midland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 259 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards in 11 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Permian lost to Frenship at home by a 44-27 margin on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 143rd, while the Tigers are ranked 42nd).
Permian might have lost, but man, Gavin Black was a machine: he rushed for 236 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.3 yards per carry. Black is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 164 every time he's taken the field this season.
Permian's loss dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Midland, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.
Midland came up short against Permian in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, falling 21-14. Thankfully for Midland, Juzstyce Lara (who rushed for 179 yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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