Lufkin Panthers (Lufkin, TX) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Chapel Hill Bulldogs (Tyler, TX), 42-35 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Lufkin upgrades its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Livingston (Livingston, TX) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 1. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 0-4. Livingston lost 45-44 in their recent non-league bout against Cleveland (Cleveland, TX)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Pittsburg Pirates (Pittsburg, TX) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 1. Chapel Hill will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record.