The Lufkin Panthers ran past the visiting Madisonville Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 38-27 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Dayton Broncos (Dayton, TX) in a 5A Region II District 16 game, on Friday, January 13. Lufkin will attempt to move on its 23-3 season record. The Broncos enter the game with a 9-15 record after their 44-30 non-league win over Splendora (Splendora, TX).

With the defeat, Madisonville moves to 21-3 on the year. The Mustangs host Hudson (Lufkin, TX) to face the Hornets in a 4A Region III District 18 game on Friday, January 13. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 12-12. Hudson lost 57-39 in their recent non-league game against Nacogdoches (Nacogdoches, TX)