Odessa was the 49-42 winner over Permian when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Odessa Bronchos lost 50-26 to the Permian Panthers on Friday. The match marked the Bronchos' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Despite the loss, Odessa still got an impressive performance from Mikey Cota, who threw for 243 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 61 yards on only eight carries. Cota is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Kobi Baldonado was another key player, picking up 107 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Gavin Black was his usual excellent self, rushing for 227 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 9.1 yards per carry for Permian. Black was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 63 yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Tyran Williams, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Odessa now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Permian, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Odessa wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 54-21 defeat against Midland on the 18th. Permian has also already played their next contest, a 31-29 victory against San Angelo Central on the 18th.
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