The Permian Panthers will face off against the Franklin Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Permian's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven games.
Last Tuesday, Permian was able to grind out a solid win over Midland, taking the game 78-67. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Franklin hadn't beaten Montwood on the road since January 19, 2024 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Cougars enjoyed a cozy 52-38 win over the Rams.
Franklin's win came from a few key players that Permian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Rafael Ramos, who posted seven points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tanner Jones, who put up 13 points.
Permian's victory bumped their record up to 20-13. As for Franklin, their win bumped their record up to 23-9.
Permian came up short against Franklin when the teams last played back in December of 2025, falling 66-55. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Cougars' Santiago Gaytan, who almost dropped a double-double with 21 points and nine rebounds. Now that the Panthers know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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