Odessa had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it six. They took a blow against the Permian Panthers, falling 49-7. The matchup marked the Bronchos' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Phillip Carrasco threw for 192 yards and one touchdown. Andrew Rodriguez was his top target, picking up 99 receiving yards. On the ground, Abel 'Jimmy' Avila rushed for 71 yards.
As for Permian, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1. That 42 point margin sets a new team best for them this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Permian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jakob Garcia, who threw for 264 yards and three TDs while picking up 12.0 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 33 yards. What's more, Garcia racked up 148.5 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Cayden Hernandez was another key pass catcher, gaining 165 total yards and two touchdowns.
Coming up, Odessa will head out to square off against Midland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bronchos will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Permian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against San Angelo Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Bobcats have now posted at least 31 points in their last four games.
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