In Friday's non-league contest, the Lufkin Panthers (Lufkin, TX) softball team the visiting Montgomery Bears (Montgomery, TX), by a margin of 5-1.

With the triumph, Lufkin moves its record to 5-0 on the year. The Panthers host Kountze (Kountze, TX) to play the Lions in a non-league contest on Saturday, February 17. The Lions come into the contest with a record of 3-0. Kountze won 7-4 in their recent non-league contest against Central Heights (Nacogdoches, TX)

In their next game, the Bears play the Eastlake Falcons (El Paso, TX) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, February 17. Montgomery will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Falcons come into the contest with a 1-4 record after their 14-0 non-league loss to Lake Creek (Montgomery, TX).