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Permian falls 63-10 to North Crowley in state tournament
By Bob Martin | Nov 18, 2023
North Crowley jumped out to a 21-3 lead over Permian in the Conference 6A Division 1 area round game and never looked back, blowing out the Panthers 63-10 with QB Chris Jimerson throwing four touchdowns and running for two.
Midland takes early lead, but falls 35-7 to undefeated Byron Nelson in area round of playoffs
By Bob Martin | Nov 18, 2023
The Midland Bulldogs (9-3, 3-2) jumped out to an early lead in the area round of the Conference 6A Division 2 football tournament against undefeated Trophy Club Byron Nelson (12-0, 7-0), but the Bobcats woke up and scored five unanswered touchdowns to win 35-7 on Nov. 17.
Twin sisters share everything, including love of volleyball
By Midland Times | Nov 17, 2023
The love of volleyball is imprinted in the DNA of twin sisters, Sarahi and Anahi Orona. This passion, passed down from their mother who played the sport in Mexico, has also fostered a deep bond between them.
University of Texas Permian Basin learns playoff fate, draws Bemidji State in first round
By Midland Times | Nov 15, 2023
Fresh from capturing the first Lone Star Conference championship in program history, the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) Falcons football team will open the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II playoffs with a first-round matchup against the Bemidji State University (BSU) Beavers. UTPB said on Facebook that the Falcons will host the Beavers at Astound Stadium in Midland on Nov. 18 at 1 p.m.
H.S. football playoff preview: Midland Legacy Rebels (9-2, 4-1) vs. Euless Trinity Trojans (7-4, 5-2)
By Bob Martin | Nov 14, 2023
Midland Legacy Rebels (9-2, 4-1) vs. Euless Trinity Trojans (7-4, 5-2)
Midland beats Americas 32-21 to take bi-district title and advance in playoffs
By Bob Martin | Nov 11, 2023
The Midland Bulldogs (9-2, 3-2) are bi-district champions and move onto the second round of the Class 6A, Division 2, Region 1 tournament with a 31-21 win over Americas (6-5, 5-3) on Nov. 11.
UTPB football soars to first-ever Lone Star Conference title
By Midland Times | Nov 11, 2023
The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) Falcons football team soared to a 42-14 victory over the Central Washington University (CWU) Wildcats to claim the program’s first-ever Lone Star Conference championship.
Mustangs knocked out of playoffs on 33-28 comeback victory for Grace Community
By Bob Martin | Nov 11, 2023
Midland Christian (4-6, 2-2) had a one point lead late in the fourth quarter in the bi-district game of the TAPPS Division II tournament, but Grace Community (9-1, 2-1) was able to find the end zone on a 40-yard Grant Turner touchdown run to send the Mustangs packing in a 33-28 win for the Cougars.
Panthers crowned bi-district champions with 26-13 win over Pebble Hills
By Bob Martin | Nov 11, 2023
The Permian Panthers (7-4, 3-2) are Class 6A Division, Region 1 bi-district champions with a 26-13 win over the Pebble Hills Spartans (8-3, 6-2), led by a two touchdown effort by Juzstyce Lara and a pair of picks by Braden Garcia.
Rebels blow out Montwood 64-19 to take Region 1, Class 6A bi-district title and advance in playoffs
By Bob Martin | Nov 10, 2023
Midland Legacy running back Damien Johnson got the scoring going early and often against Montwood, with three first quarter touchdowns in a 64-19 blowout win to be named Class 6A, Region 1 bi-district champions and move on in the state tournament.
Ratliff Ranch Golf receives renovations
By Midland Times | Nov 8, 2023
Robert Smith, Golf Superintendent at Ratliff Ranch Golf Links, is working to improve the course. Smith has been a passionate golfer since 1988.
Permian High School football team heads into their playoff game following a beloved tradition
By Midland Times | Nov 7, 2023
Elizabeth Faught sews players’ names on the back of their jerseys, a tradition that has been going on for multiple decades.
H.S. football preview: Midland Christian Mustangs (4-5, 2-2) vs. Grace Community Cougars (9-1, 3-1)
By Bob Martin | Nov 7, 2023
Midland Christian Mustangs (4-5, 2-2) vs. Grace Community Cougars (9-1, 3-1)
H.S. football preview: Permian Panthers (6-4, 3-2) vs. Pebble Hills Spartans (8-2, 6-2)
By Bob Martin | Nov 7, 2023
Permian Panthers (6-4, 3-2) vs. Pebble Hills Spartans (8-2, 6-2)
H.S. football preview: Midland Legacy Rebels (8-2, 4-1) vs. Montwood Rams (5-5, 5-3)
By Bob Martin | Nov 7, 2023
Midland Legacy Rebels (8-2, 4-1) vs. Montwood Rams (5-5, 5-3)
Which former Midland area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 6?
By Midland Times | Nov 5, 2023
These former Midland area high school standouts' college teams will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 6.
Mustangs clinch playoff spot with 58-3 win over Southwest Christian School
By Bob Martin | Nov 5, 2023
Midland Christian (4-5, 2-2) rolled right over the Southwest Christian School Eagles (6-4, 1-3) on Friday night, in a 58-3 lopsided district victory, making it back-to-back wins for the Mustangs and a playoff berth.
Permian upsets Midland in final regular season game to clinch playoff berth
By Bob Martin | Nov 4, 2023
The Midland Bulldogs (8-2, 3-2) were red hot most of the regular season, but for the second straight week they took a district loss, this time 21-14 to Permian (6-4, 3-2) fueled by a two touchdown effort by Juzstyce Lara.
Midland Legacy wins outright District 2-6A title with 32-21 win over Odessa
By Bob Martin | Nov 4, 2023
Midland Legacy (8-2, 4-1) won their third straight to end the season, giving them sole possession of the district title and knocking Odessa (5-5, 2-3) out of a playoff spot with a 32-21 win.
Rangers win first-ever World Series crown: 'Bochy Ball forever'
By Midland Times | Nov 2, 2023
The Texas Rangers secured their first-ever World Series title by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 championship. After failing twice in previous attempts over a decade ago, this marks the Rangers' inaugural Fall Classic victory, winning four games to one in the best-of-seven championship round for Major League Baseball's (MLB) grand prize.