Lufkin Panthers (Lufkin, TX) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Willis Wildkats (Willis, TX), 45-38 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Lufkin advances its record to 8-4 on the year. The Panthers host Beaumont United (Beaumont, TX) to battle the Timberwolves in a non-league contest on Friday, December 5. The Timberwolves come into the contest with a record of 10-2. Beaumont United won 51-45 in their recent non-league contest against China Spring (China Spring, TX)

In their next game, the Wildkats battle the Dayton Broncos (Dayton, TX) in a non-league contest, on Friday, December 5. Willis will attempt to better on its 3-9 season record. The Broncos enter the match with a 5-4 record after their 38-25 non-league win over Beaumont United (Beaumont, TX).