Lufkin Panthers (Lufkin, TX) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Pollok Central Bulldogs (Pollok, TX), 3-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 3-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Tyler Legacy for a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 25. Lufkin will battle a Raiders squad coming off a 11-1 non-league win over Highland Park (Dallas, TX). The Raiders record now stands at 7-4.

With the loss, Pollok Central falls to 7-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Lovelady (Lovelady, TX) to battle the Lions in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 28. The Lions enter the challenge with a record of 5-7. Lovelady lost 5-2 in their recent non-league challenge against West Sabine (Pineland, TX)