Panthers
| 09/19/25 vs Tyler | 28-21 |
| 09/12/25 vs Little Rock Southwest | 76-0 |
| 09/05/25 @ Nacogdoches | 42-14 |
It was a proper cat-fight when Lufkin faced off against Tyler on Friday. The Panthers came out on top against the Lions by a score of 28-21. Winning may never get old, but the Panthers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Lufkin's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kenny Waters led the charge by rushing for 81 yards and one score, while also picking up 34 receiving yards and one TD. Another passer making a difference was Javion Johnson, who threw for 229 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 77.3% of his passes.
Despite the loss, Tyler still got an impressive performance from Cadarius McMiller, who rushed for 107 yards and one TD.
Lufkin's record now sits at 3-1. As for Tyler, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Lufkin and Tyler will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Panthers will face off against rival Barbers Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Tyler is set to challenge their familiar foe Highland Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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