Lufkin Panthers (Lufkin, TX) supporters were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Pine Tree Pirates (Longview, TX), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Whitehouse Wildcats (Whitehouse, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 13. Lufkin will attempt to move on its 5-0 season record. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a 0-0 record after their 1-1 non-league Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches, TX).

The Pirates now possess a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they host Henderson for a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 13. Pine Tree will confront a Lions team coming off a 4-0 non-league loss to Jacksonville (Jacksonville, TX). The Lions record now stands at 0-1.