It's that time again, The battle for Odessa kicks off tonight (10/28/16) and the winner has bragging rights in the city for the next year.

According to NewsWest 9, the 58 year old rivalry is heavy on the Permian side as far as wins go, with Permian winning every contest from 1965-1996.

The Permian domination has had its share of hiccups in the past 20 years but as the lights come up tonight on Ratliff Stadium, one thing is for sure, the stands will be packed, and it will be an entertaining game.

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