After flying high against Huntington last Friday, Diboll came back down to earth. The Lumberjacks fell just short of the Westwood Panthers by a score of 38-35 on Friday. The Lumberjacks lost against the Panthers in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 41-13 score last time.
Although Diboll took the loss, they still got scores from Eli Terrell, Rylie Arambula, Erin Robbins, Kevi Davis-Dill, and Tyrece McMillan.
Even if they lost, Diboll's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from Robbins, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Diboll has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 28.0 points over those games. As for Westwood, their victory bumped their record up to 7-0.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Diboll will square off against rival Fairfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Westwood is set to face off against their familiar foe Teague at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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