Odessa Permian (1-1) at Abilene (2-0): An old Little SWC rivalry gets renewed in the Big Country as Odessa Permian visits Shotwell Stadium to take on state ranked 5A-Division I opponent Abilene High. Permian got the win a week ago, but it hasn’t been pretty for MOJO as they struggled to take down El Paso Eastlake last week 27-12. A pair of second half touchdown runs from Gavin Black led the way for the Panthers offense, while the defense through two weeks has shown some positive signs with strong play. Abilene knocked off Abilene Cooper in the annual Crosstown Showdown game to the tune of 34-13, as the Eagles versatile combination of ATH Brayden Henry and WR M’Aujehl Aboso led the charge. Henry passed for 119 yards and a touchdown, rushed for 76 yards and two scores and chipped in for fun 36 receiving yards. Aboso had 148 yards of offense, running for a score and hauling in a touchdown pass and after an early shaky start, the Abilene defense settled in nicely. This one comes down to the Permian offense and can they get on track against a stingy Abilene defense? Abilene’s got the speed and playmakers to challenge Permian, but the Permian offense is going to have to put on a better showing if they want to walk away with what would be a strong resume builder. The edge goes to the Abilene offense, Henry is a real difference maker for AHS when he’s healthy. Stepp’s Pick: Abilene High by 8
Southlake Carroll (2-0) at Trophy Club Nelson (1-1):