The Lufkin Panthers will face off against the West Brook Bruins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Lufkin is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Barbers Hill just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They were dealt a 35-7 loss at the hands of the Eagles. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Lufkin might have lost, but man, Kenny Waters was a machine: he rushed for 97 yards and one TD on only 13 carries. Waters got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 74 yards.
Jameria Davis
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Even if they lost, Lufkin's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Jameria Davis was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. He also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 11. Desmen Hood was another major factor on D, making 13 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, West Brook put another one in the bag last Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They beat Silsbee by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 49-14. The result was nothing new for the Bruins, who have now won three matchups by 35 points or more so far this season.
Lufkin better keep an eye on Tammeron Anderson. He was instrumental in West Brook's win, throwing for 240 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes, and also rushing for 68 yards. The dominant performance also gave Anderson a new career-high in passer rating (127.1). Willie Clark was another key player, rushing for 74 yards and one score.
West Brook's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Lufkin, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Lufkin took their victory against West Brook in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 29-3 score. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Anderson, who rushed for 148 yards while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Panthers still be able to contain Anderson? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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