If Tyler was feeling good fresh off their 63-0 takedown of Seagoville last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lions fell 28-21 to the Lufkin Panthers on Friday. The Lions were not able to make up for their defeat to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
Despite the loss, Tyler still got an impressive performance from Cadarius McMiller, who rushed for 107 yards and one TD.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 3.2 yards per carry. The team can thank Markeithian Potts for the heroic effort on defense: he. Tyler's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.9.
Lufkin's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kenny Waters, who rushed for 81 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 34 receiving yards and one score. Another player making a difference was Javion Johnson, who threw for 229 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 77.3% of his passes.
Tyler's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Lufkin, they pushed their record up to 3-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Tyler and Lufkin will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Lions will square off against rival Highland Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Lufkin is set to take on their familiar foe Barbers Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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