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OFFSEASON 2024 Summer Camps Schedules DCTF: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eq7ucEayi6dgnKGeLWfQcwY-jFhMLUBWgta-KtFPD48/edit

To be honest at this point, no need to surmise why and how this search has happen. Waiting on the appeal to be approved is part of it. The whole ordeal just leave us with picking up whatever comes our way, and getting stuck in something for two years that may or may not benefit the program, or become someone else's schedule to deal with in 2025. Just saying, playing almost anyone on down to 5A DII would be better than playing a team from Mexico, unless Monterrey sends their Jr college team up here. The thing that still lingers for me, are that things still seem to be business as usual for now, the same business as usual that has missed the playoffs the past three years. Different folks have told me the past two months all kinds of rumblings. Some from supposed reputable sources. For me, I'm not thinking or mentioning much of anything unless some official announcement comes out. You have got to believe there is some tidbits of truth intertwined into some of this talk, or at least it's been the topic of discussion with some leadership in the district. One of my calls was from another coach outside of Lufkin who had caught wind of something. Another from a well known Texas Football sports guy, who heard rumors from certain folks. Of course I could not confirm any of what they ask, for I had only heard what they had heard. I'm just going to stick with that old saying "maybe where there's smoke, there's some fire". LOL Anyone have a water bucket?? Frankly, none of that is on my top ten list of things that must happen in my life. I use to put Panther Football way up there, almost like breathing air. Looking back now, what a waste to do that. Life changes and events will sometime completely upset your apple cart on what one envisions as truly important, at least it has for me, as those incursions have happen, they have narrowed my life down to what is really important. Won't bore anyone with any of my details, everyone has their own circumstances in life to deal with, just life in general has it's daily challenges for most people. Hopefully, Lufkin can figure out a schedule, whether it's 9 or 10 games, my hope is for the kids to have a great year ahead. Whether that happens or not is yet to be seen. Based on the past three years track record, not sure how most prognosticators will view the 2024 Lufkin team, it's hard to say for certain what will transpire? if it happens, WOW, Great, Fantastic, if it doesn't?, then guess it will no different than the past three seasons. To me this year feels like a one last big push, only because you have some talent?? No building for the future, just one last hurrah.

Lufkin Lady Pack soccer season came to an end Friday night in the Class 5A Area round playoffs, with a 6-0 loss to #9 Lovejoy at Tyler Legacy High School. The girls finished second in District 16-5A and end the year with a 9-11-1 record.

Matt Stepp spoke about Lufkin in the realighnment, said that the appeal was needed and that the UIL made a mistake putting Lufkin in 7-5A DI. That is all they spoke about, regarding Lufkin.

Lady Pack softball came alive late in the 6th inning to pick up a big 3-1 District win against Kingwood Park. Lady Pack are now 3-1 in district and 15-9 on the season.

Lufkin Panther Baseball keeps on rolling with a 9-1 win on the road tonight at Nacogdoches. This puts the Pack in solid 1st place in 16-5A at 7-0 and 15-5 on the year.

https://www.texasfootball.com/article/2024/03/26/tep-stepp-podcast-does-texas-high-school-football-have-a-recruiting-problem?ref=home_feature_article Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp nerd out on the Texas high school football offseason in this Insiders-only podcast, discussing coaching changes, UIL realignment appeals, and controversy around alleged recruiting.

Still do not have a week three game on the Panther 2024 schedule, however I'm told that there are still opportunities out there. Do not know where that would be, however not everyone has completed their schedules. No guess from this side, Longview, Tyler and Nacogdoches are going to be good games. Yes, Nacogdoches, because Darby House is a great coach and will make Nacogdoches a playoff team in 5A DII. Tyler will be greatly improved. This schedule will be a hugh test, did I mention Longview? Probably didn't need to because we always play them. The Lobos have disected Lufkin pretty well the last 3 or 4 meetings, Quick just can't beat them or does he just not have the players?, anyway it's been pretty much non competitive since 2017. Tick Tick Tick, we wait. Spring football begins in a little over 3 weeks, so we will have more to see and talk about.

Lady Pack tonight at home with Kingwood Park. www.lufkingametime.com

Lufkin Lady Pack Soccer will play Lovejoy on Friday @ 4:30 PM at Tyler Legacy in the Area Round of the girls 5A playoffs. Tickets sold online only: https://tylerisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/610...

The Lady Pack played Porter last Friday and Dayton last night. They are 2-1 in district play. We have that posted in this topic.

Lufkin pitching has some depth this year. Hitting is timely, they manufacture runs. Not a ton of hitting power with this team, but they have been that way most years except for a coupe years ago. Can't argue with 6-0 in district in a fairly competitive baseball district. 16-5A 2024 Standings District Overall W L W L T Lufkin Panthers 6 0 14 5 0 Kingwood Park Panthers 4 2 16 5 0 Porter Spartans 3 3 17 4 1 Huntsville Hornets 3 3 11 8 0 Dayton Broncos 1 5 9 12 0 Nacogdoches Dragons 1 5 4 14 1

Lufkin Panther Soccer falls 4-0 to Mt. Pleasant in the UIL Bi-Distrct Playoffs.

Isabel Franco with the game winner in the 2nd overtime. Lady Pack Soccer Wins 2-1 over Tyler! Moving on to the Area Playoff.

Lufkin Panthers defeat Nacogdoches tonight 2-0 in Lufkin to go to 6-0 in district and 14-5 on the year.

Lufkin Lady Pack softball 11-4 over Dayton. Lady Pack are now 14-9 on the year and 2-1 in district.

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Lufkin scores in the bottom of the 8th to take a huge 9-8 district win over Kingwod Park here in Lufkin. Lufkin is now 5-0 in district and 12-5 on the year. Panthers play Huntsville ths Friday at home- 6:30 PM start.

Lufkin girls softball pull out a big 11-10 win over New Caney Porter on some timely hitting and great defensive play in the 7th inning. Lady Panthers are now 13-9 on the year and 1-1 in district. Smallwood with a HR and Dean with 3 RBI, 4 hits, a HR tonight. Next game against Dayton on Friday.

Baseball update, Kaleb Hillis hits a 3 run HR in the bottom of the 6th inning against Kingwood Park to tie the game 8-8. Now headed into the 7th inning.

Jam Digital Media - Lufkin Youth Football League 2024. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/76EbGfvJL1deQ41N/?mibextid=oFDknk

Lufkin Youth Football League. Good to see the participation. Kids are getting to work out in the Panther Indoor and play games at Abe Martin. How much fun that must be for those kids. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ZxVziyUdBo1impJY/?mibextid=xfxF2i Video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/W1vUcdMoXhLYFB3c/?mibextid=oFDknk

Girls top point individuals: 1. T’Asia McGee, Longview (39) 2. Alizaye Simpson, Lufkin (28) 3. Cece Rodgers, PCA (20) 5. Natalie Murray, Hudson (19) 9. Leanne Burke, PCA (17) 10. Tatyana Eldridge, Hudson (16) 10. Mary Todd, Lufkin (16) Girls 100 meters: 1. DeNaucia Johnson, Longview 11.95 2. Rodgers, PCA 12.42 3. Simpson, Lufkin 12.49 Girls 200 meters: Johnson, Longview 24.59 2. Simpson, Lufkin 26.32 3. Rodgers, PCA 26.38 6. Kamoria Mosley, Lufkin 27.00 7. Balistir McCain, Hudson 27.06 Girls 800 meters: 1. Mary Todd, Lufkin 2:25.15 6. Burke, PCA 2:34.71 7. Addison Ponder, Hudson 2:36.71 Girls long jump: 1. Simpson, Lufkin 17’0” 2. McCain, Hudson 16’11 1/2” 3. Rodgers, PCA 16’8” Girls 300-meter hurdles: 1. McGee, Longview 48.37 3. Todd, Lufkin 49.50 7. Sands, Lufkin 53.94 8. Wilcox, PCA 54.60

Boys top point individuals: 1. Mike Mosley, Lufkin 27 1. Lance Wilburn, Center 27. 4. Connor Graves, Hudson 20 4. Evan Young, Lufkin 20 7. Reynold Guadarrama, Lufkin 18 Boys 100 meters: 1. Kaden Dixon, Center 10.84 2. Mosley, Lufkin 10.88 3. KeVondrick Taylor, Lufkin 10.94 7. Keandre Hooper, Lufkin 11.27 Boys 400 meters: 1. Mosley, Lufkin 50.33 3. Alec Forney, Lufkin 51.06 4. Raymond Parrish, Lufkin 52.22 Boys 3,200 meters: 1. Guadarrama, Lufkin 10:07.22 2. Aiden Buranakitipi, Hudson 10:46.75 5. Massie, Lufkin 11:00.52 6. Nery Sandoval, Lufkin 11:03.71 Boys shot put: 1. DeMetreis Dean III, Jasper 48’ 10” 2. Williams, Lufkin 45’ 4” Boys discus: 1. Dean, Jasper 157’ 10” 4. Hooper, Lufkin 133’ 2” 5. Max Stanaland, Hudson 129’ 7” 7. Gavin Phillips, Lufkin 118’ 0” Boys 110-meter hurdles: 1. Young, Lufkin 14.84 5. Channing Howatt, Hudson 16.81 Boys 300-meter hurdles: 1. Young, Lufkin 39.42 2. Howatt, Hudson 42.85 Boys 4x100 relay: 1. Jasper 41.82 3. Lufkin (Krisean Preston, Hooper, Taylor, Mosley) 42.32 6. Hudson (Kaleb Poullard, Coy Morgan, Treavion Swint, Cutter Warren) 44.48 Boys 4x200 relay: 1. Center 1:29.01 2. Lufkin (White, Desmond Hood, Preston, Timmons) 1:31.72 4. Hudson (Poullard, Morgan, Swint, Warren) 1:33.32