HIGHLIGHTS: Permian clinches bi-district title with blowout win over Montwood
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Permian boy's basketball defeated El Paso Montwood 66-37 in the 6A Bi-District playoff round to advance to the Area Championship. The Panthers will face North Crowley later this week.
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