What happened: Midland High beat Odessa Permian in three sets Friday at the MHS gym. The Lady Bulldogs won 25-17, 25-16 and 25-18. They finished district at 8-0 and improved to 28-7 overall.

Midland had secured its second straight outright District 2-6A title against Lee on Tuesday. The Lady Bulldogs swept that match at Chaparral Center. Friday gave them a chance to finish district play without a loss.

The big picture: Victoria Azarov led Midland in kills with 12. Halle Cumbie added nine kills and 15 digs. Zaylie King recorded 20 assists and 11 digs. Laney Johnston had eight blocks. Midland won 24 of its 25 district sets. Permian fell to 21-11 overall and 3-5 in district.

What’s next: Midland hosts El Paso Eastwood at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Class 6A Division II bi-district playoffs.

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