Lufkin Panthers (Lufkin, TX) backers left the game pleased Friday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Bridge City Cardinals (Bridge City, TX), 9-2 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Lufkin upgrades its record to 4-7 on the year. The Panthers host Orangefield (Orangefield, TX) to play the Bobcats in a non-league game on Saturday, February 21. The Bobcats enter the game with a record of 9-1. Orangefield won 13-10 in their recent non-league game against Hardin-Jefferson (Sour Lake, TX)

The Cardinals now own a 1-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Kirbyville for a non-league match on Friday, February 20. Bridge City will confront a Wildcats team coming off a 5-0 non-league loss to Lufkin (Lufkin, TX). The Wildcats record now stands at 7-2.