The Lufkin Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the Beaumont United Timberwolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Lufkin is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 31 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Port Arthur Memorial on Friday. They were dealt a 30-0 defeat at the hands of the Titans. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Beaumont United never got on the board in their matchup last Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against West Brook on Friday. They walked away with a 35-28 victory over the Bruins.
Beaumont United's win came from a few key players Lufkin will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Race Deshotel, who threw for 309 yards and four TDs while completing 91.7% of his passes, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. Those 309 passing yards gave him a new career-high. Da'Shawn Moore helped Deshotel out on the ground, picking up 56 receiving yards and a pair of scores, while also rushing for 98 yards.
Beaumont United's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Christerpher Norman, Kaysen Donatta, and Ontario Williams, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Beaumont United's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-3. The road victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.7 points on average over those games. As for Lufkin, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-3.
Everything came up roses for Lufkin against Beaumont United in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 42-7 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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