Permian Dominates Season Opener | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Permian dominated from the opening whistle, cruising to a 38-7 victory over Amarillo Tascosa with a relentless offense and stingy defense, setting the tone for a perfect 1-0 start. Daebreon McDowell’s explosive 62-yard TD kickstarted the rout, followed by scores from Kayden Vickers, Mark Herrera, and Jace Thompson—all while Tascosa struggled to keep pace. Cayden Taylor added another rushing touchdown in the second half, and Nate Cardoza’s interception sealed the win. Coach Jeff Ellison praised the team’s grit but flagged penalties and stalled drives as areas to improve, while Tascosa’s Ken…