Lufkin is on an eight-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Port Arthur Memorial is on a six-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Panthers will welcome the Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Friday, Lufkin earned a 31-21 win over Sterling. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 151st, while the Rangers are ranked 415th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
JaRyen Whitaker
| 10/17/25 @ Sterling | 7 |
| 10/03/25 vs West Brook | 6 |
| 09/26/25 @ Barbers Hill | 7 |
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Lufkin's defense and their 3.5 sacks. Leading the way was JaRyen Whitaker with two. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last three games he's played.
Meanwhile, Port Arthur Memorial got the win against West Brook on Friday by a conclusive 41-18. The result was nothing new for the Titans, who have now won seven matchups by 23 points or more so far this season.
Lufkin's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Port Arthur Memorial, their win bumped their record up to 8-0.
Lufkin beat Port Arthur Memorial 34-23 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Titans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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