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The shutout was the first for MOJO since a 62-0 victory over Midland during the 2019 season, while the 56-point margin of victory was the largest in the PHS-OHS series.

The game got off to a slow start as both teams stumbled out of the blocks. A Permian touchdown pass was negated by a penalty. The first quarter ended at 0-0.

The Panthers would score their first touchdown early in in the second quarter, and from there the flood gates opened. Cayden Taylor raced into the endzone from 15 yards out to give MOJO a 7-0 lead with 10:53 remaining in the period.

After the MOJO defense forced a three-and-out from the Bronchos, Malachi Mendoza scored on a 36-yard punt return. The PAT by Iker Munoz gave Permian a 14-0 lead.

On the next Panthers' possession, Zephania Deleon scored on a 44-yard pass from Kayden Vickers. The PAT made it 21-0 Permian with 6:01 remaining in the half.

The onslaught conyinued on the next Permian possession, as Aaron Navarrette took a pass from Vickers and weaved his way into the endzone from 14 yards out. The lead was 28-0 Permian with 3:31 to go before halftime.

The defense got into the act on the ensuing Odessa possession when Nata Cardoza intercepted a pass and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown. The Panthers went into the halftime break on top 35-0.

The second half would be more of the same for MOJO. It took only 33 seconds for Vickers to hook up with Mendoza on a 29-yard scoring strike. The PAT made the score 42-0 MOJO with 11:27 left in the third quarter.

Mark Herrera scored on a pair of rushing touchdowns to give MOJO a 56-0 lead at the end of the third period.

With the game well in hand and the Panthers substituting liberally, the fourth quarter passed with neither team finding the endzone. The clock would expire with the final score Permian 56, Odessa 0.

Kayden Vickers completed 10 passes for 134 yards and three touchdowns. Malachi Mendoza had five receptions for 67 yards and a touchdown receiving, and added a touchdown on a punt return. Mark Herrera led Permian rushers with 92 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Nata Cardoza scored on a 60-yard interception return. Malachi Mendoza was named MVP by the US Army Great American Rivalry Series. The win gives MOJO a 2-0 record in District 2-6A (8-0 overall).

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OCTOBER 23rd- The Permian Panthers secured a share of the District 2-6A title with a 42-17 victory over the Midland Bulldogs on Friday at Astound Broadband Stadium.

Midland jumped out to a 7-0 lead and had plenty of chances to take control of the game in the first half. However, the Panthers made big plays when they needed them to keep the Bulldogs at bay.

The Panthers got going early in the second period when Kayden Vickers completed a 15-yard touchdown pass to Zephaniah DeLeon. Iker Munoz drilled the PAT to tie the game at 7-7.

MOJO took the lead for good on their next possession when Cayden Taylor scored on a 19-yard run. The PAT made it 14-7 Permian with 5:48 left in the second quarter.

The Bulldogs had an opportunity to tie it when an 18-yard pass moved Midland inside the 10-yard line, but the Permian defense rose up to hold the Bulldogs to a 30-yard field goal. Permian remained on top 14-10 with 2:39 left before the break.

With time for one more possession, the Panthers extended the lead to 21-10 when Taylor found the end zone again on a two-yard run with 33 seconds until halftime.

Receiving the second-half kickoff, Permian scored quickly on a 35-yard touchdown pass from Vickers to Aaron Navarrete on the opening drive of the third quarter. Munoz kicked the extra point for a 28-10 lead.

Midland answered the score with a 35-yard touchdown pass. The score made it 28-17 with 6:21 to go in the third.

Whatever momentum the Bulldogs may have gained with the touchdown was erased quickly when Taylor ripped off a 34-yard run deep into Bulldog territory. Taylor scored his third touchdown of the evening a few plays later. The score gave MOJO a 35-17 advantage with 3:56 remaining in the third quarter.

Midland had one more chance to keep pace with the Panthers before Malachi Mendoza intercepted a pass in the end zone to stymie the drive with 7:19 left in the game.

MOJO added one more score in the final period with a one-yard touchdown scamper by Vickers. The game ended with Permian on top 42-17.

Kayden Vickers was 17-of-21 passing for 238 yards, with two touchdown passes as well as a touchdown on the ground. Aaron Navarrete had five catches for 82 yards and a score. Cayden Taylor had 19 carries for 171 yards and three touchdowns. Malachi Mendoza had an interception on defense. The win gives the Panthers a 3-0 league record (9-0 overall) and a share of the District 2-6A title.

NEXT UP- MOJO will enjoy a week off before hosting the San Angelo Central Bobcats for Senior Night Friday, November 6th at Ratliff Stadium. GAMEDAY CENTRAL

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