Lufkin couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell to the Longview Lobos 7-3. The Panthers have struggled against the Lobos recently, as their matchup on Friday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Kelvin Washington had an outrageously good game for Longview as he rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown.
Lufkin will be playing in front of their home fans against Nacogdoches at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Longview, they will venture away from home to square off against Marshall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Longview is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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