Breaking the century mark (1,000 yards) in 10 games as a high school running back is an accomplished feat. So what do you do when you're splitting backfield time at Odessa Permian with the likes of Bradley McDaniel and quarterback Shea Smith, who threw for 1,300 yards in the same 10 game span? In 2003, Chad Thompson dealt with those elements and still rushed for over 1,100 yards. It would earn him running back honors as First Team All-District and Honorable Mention All-State selection.

ODESSA - In a special Friday afternoon meeting of the Ector County ISD Board of Trustees, Blake Feldt was officially hired as Odessa Permian's 12th head football coach. The 51-year-old Midland High graduate and former assistant coach for the Bulldogs has agreed to a two-year contract with an annual base salary of $118,000.

ODESSA - Permian is once again in search of a new head football coach. This comes after coach Gary Gaines announced on Tuesday afternoon that he was stepping down. Gaines said he would continue working at Permian through January 8.