The Lufkin Panthers will host the McKinney North Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Lufkin's favor as the team sits on eight straight wins at home while McKinney North has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Last Friday, it was close, but Lufkin sidestepped Lindale for a 3-2 victory.
If you add up the scores from across all five sets (110-91) Lufkin actually scored fewer points, but in the end it didn't matter. The match finished with set scores of 9-25, 13-25, 25-20, 28-26, 16-14.
Meanwhile, McKinney North came up short against Lake Highlands on Friday and fell 3-1.
Even though they lost, McKinney North was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That's the most aces they've posted in their last seven games.
Lufkin's win bumped their record up to 39-6. As for McKinney North, their loss dropped their record down to 23-11.
Lufkin came up short against McKinney North in their previous meeting back in November of 2022, falling 3-1. Will Lufkin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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