HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Permian defeats Abilene Cooper in five sets

ABILENE The Permian volleyball team defeated Abilene Cooper in five sets Tuesday in the team’s final nondistrict contest.

The Lady Panthers won by scores of 22-25, 25-16, 22-25, 25-19, 14-11.

Permian was led in kills by Bridgit Smithee who had 24 while Mylah Arzaga had 10 and Maiya Morgan had eight.

The Lady Panthers (21-7) will begin District 2-6A play against Midland High at 5 p.m. Friday in Midland.