1989 Odessa Permian vs Midland Lee

This game is also featured in the book Friday Night Lights, but is only a paragraph or two in Jerrod McDougal's epilogue. Set a year after my last video, Gary Gaines sought his first win against the Lee Rebels in Midland. On his way to a state and national title, he led his team to a huge win over Farris Strambler and Vince Henderson. Arvey Villa, Chris Comer, Stony Case, and Lloyd Hill all turned in great games. After trailing for the first time all year 13-10 early in the fourth quarter, the Mojo Magic came back and went on a drive for the ages. But Midland Lee wasn't finished yet as they faced one last play from the Panther 4 with only :05 left.

[@dustinrainwater7258]

man, I loved going to those Lee/Permian games as a kid in the 80's. I remember this game well, In fact I'm in the video from 3:09 to 3:12, I'm the kid in the lee sweater and hat going crazy after Ferris Strambler made a great run. I remember talking to Ferris mother in the stands and telling her how great of a player I thought her son was. She was a sweet lady and she wore a mum with Ferris number on it. My heart sank when Permian stopped us on the pitch to Ferris to win the game. I'll always cherish those wonderful memories as a kid.

[@Agslions]

Quite simply the best high school football game I ever personally witnessed. The last drive by Midland Lee had my blood pressure up 2-300 points.

[@chriztianrox]

Hi, I played football at San Angelo Central and 1989 was my senior year. We were horrible. I remember playing Permian in Odessa and I made a great tackle on the opening kickoff.....and then all downhill from there lol. We were good at track though and I was the 2nd leg on the mile relay that got the School, District and District Meet all time record. Good times!

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

Man! I remember this game! I lived in Pecos, TX and the game was televised. It was the first time I ever saw Odessa Permian and Midland Lee play. I started following the Panthers the rest of the season since all their games were on tv. Hell of a season. Comer and Villa both had 1,000 yard rushing seasons. Hill had 1,000 receiving and QB Case had 2,000 passing. Hell of a team... For Midland Lee, Strambler is a legend in West Texas football.

[@crom4023]

Two of the best programs in all the state of Texas. A tradition of excellence.

[@nathanredmon96]

Wow! I wasn't this game. It was my senior year at Permian. Amazing memories of that season!!!

[@aamorri1]

SE Lloyd Hill is the older brother of current Dallas Cowboys WR Roy Williams.

[@dudedude949]

These teams may not be as talented as modern day trinity league super teams like Mater Dei or St John Bosco, but just from watching these highlights, it seemed like a major D1 college rivalry game!! I see why that that West Texas district was called the “Little Southwest Conference”

[@manuelmartin8890]

Credit to the Permian o line.they were on point with one on one blocking assignments Having a badass running game is not only the runner but a strong o line .

[@MrEOM41]

Man this game sounds and atmosphere sounds like a college game... nothing like TX hs football 🏈

[@neuvatierra4324]

quarterback for Permian is Stoney Case played d1 for the New Mexico Lobos and was drafted by the Arizona cardinals

[@lostreb]

Cane...There it is...Your answer to what happened with Stoney Case from someone that 'knows' instead of just relying on memory.

[@barbarascott2839]

What other high-school in tx has in the modern era, has won back to back state titles, and then a national championship, and then 1 yr later in 91-92 , win another state championship. 3 titles in 4 yrs..

[@spartanswerve7575]

Midland Lee won three in a row, any more questions?

[@goten1214]

Um, I have the 1988 Permian vs Midland Lee highlights on youtube. Boobie actually graduated in May of 1989 (so of course he didn't play in the fall of 89).

[@Agslions]

@dustinsky79 - I was in the stands, too, but on the other side. Strambler couldn't be stopped... you could "slow him down", but never stop him.

[@goten1214]

Miles got hurt in a preseason scrimmage. There may be film of him from 1987 (which I should have some soon), but none from 1988 which was supposed to be his breakout year.

[@chriztianrox]

Actually 1990 was my senior year but 1989 was when my senior season of football took place.

[@royrobinson8755]

This was the game of all times hogs an both sides stands was packed no one was seated! Hard hitting snot bubbles all night last of real competition in 4 5a district

[@mostlybased]

@Agslions my dad was vince Henderson

[@goten1214]

Yes, there was. It was at a truck stop. It wasn't as dramatic as the movie made it, but they did confuse one of the coins.

[@StonewallStacks]

Qb is Stoney case. He played in the nfl

[@lostreb]

If I remember correctly, Stoney Case played his college football at the University of New Mexico. And...I 'think' set records for New Mexico while he was there. I could be wrong....

[@goten1214]

But this game was mentioned in the epilogue of Friday Night Lights.

[@nathanredmon96]

Stupid auto correct. I was at that game.

[@goten1214]

Not every play, but they did line up in it and run it sometimes.

[@djunior2011]

What ever happened to Lloyd Hill? He was a great wide receiver!!

[@bayarea510]

djunior2011 look it up

[@RobotRebelCinema]

djunior2011 Got a scholarship to Texas Tech... And played Arena football for a few years.

[@1roiboi]

He made it to the NFL & played for the Chicago Bears. He’s the older brother of Roy Williams who also played in the NFL.

[@StonewallStacks]

Whatever happened to Comer?

[@lostreb]

Comer lost his life August 29, 2019. From what I've been able to find, I think from complications from renal failure related surgery. I'm 'not' sure about that. So if I'm incorrect in my research. I apologize. I, like so many others, feel another great man lost too soon. From what I know, Chris Comer devoted his life to helping others. Another Great One Lost long before we should have lost him. R.I.P. Chris Comer. You are the definition of paying it forward!!

[@StonewallStacks]

@@lostreb damn sad to hear. RIP Chris. Did he play any college ball?

[@lostreb]

@@StonewallStacks All I can tell you is I know he went to Tyler Jr. College after he graduated from Permian. I don't think he did play in college, but hopefully someone that knows him will give us a "real" answer instead of a best guess from me.

[@jamesfields2916]

Sadly the guy who played him in Friday Night Lights passed away as well.

[@jkthaballa]

yo what happen to chris comer ?

[@mcoltrane5]

@samhornet51 looks more like the I-bone that Colorado ran in the late 80s and early 90s

[@goten1214]

Nope. Comer was 45. You shouldn't believe everything Hollywood throws at you. :)

[@RobotRebelCinema]

Not really because they suck now, they only win about 2 or 3 games a year from what i'v heard... The last good season they had was the 2009 season i think

[@jwiese100]

In a way chris comer ended up becoming boobie miles the only difference is that he wasn't going to be playing divison 1 ball.

[@josephfraire4096]

jwiese100 lol so how's he boobie if he didn't go on to play d1

[@BlorbusUnimax]

144p all i can see is blobs

[@SmooveLifeCJ]

So Chris wore number 45? Why they gave Boobie number 45 in the movie ?

[@lostreb]

Boobie wore # 35 in RL. Movies are just that...Movies. Chris Comer always wore # 45.

[@RKillgore]

@dabodyguard or the junior class of the other teams sucked