Permian came into Friday's contest looking for another win against Midland Legacy, but Aiden Serrano wouldn't allow it. The Midland Legacy Rebels walked away with a 49-38 win over the Permian Panthers on Friday thanks in part to Serrano, who rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, and also picked up 67 receiving yards and a touchdown. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 70 yards.
Kayden Iglesias was another key player, picking up 82 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He is becoming a predictor of Midland Legacy's success: when he posts at least two receiving touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 1-4 when he doesn't).
Midland Legacy wouldn't let Permian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Midland Legacy can thank Dj Brock and Drew Nisius for forcing both of them. Brock also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 16. Midland Legacy got some further help from Cole Neatherlin: he made 15 total tackles and defended a pass.
When it comes to explaining why Permian lost, don't look at Gavin Black. Despite the final result, he rushed for 214 yards while picking up 7.6 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. Cayden Hernandez also helped out with an impressive 89 receiving yards.
Midland Legacy's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Permian, they moved to 7-1 with that loss, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midland Legacy will square off against Midland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Midland's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six games. As for Permian, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Permian Panthers face off against the Frenship Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Frenship will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Permian surely won't give up without a fight.
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