Despite a strong season so far, Permian has seen their luck take a bit of a downturn recently. The game between them and the Frenship Tigers wasn't particularly close, with the Permian Panthers falling 44-27. 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).
When it comes to explaining why Permian lost on Friday, don't look at Gavin Black. Despite the final result, 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.
Even though they lost, Permian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 246 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Frenship only rushed for 80.
Permian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Caleb Cruz and Cameron Mattingly.
Frenship's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Leyton Stone led the charge by picking up 133 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Chase Campbell did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 99 receiving yards.
Permian's record is now 7-2. As for Frenship, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-1.
Permian will take on Midland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Midland is on a three-game streak of home wins, Permian a five-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Frenship, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers challenges San Angelo Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Frenship's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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