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Hold on to this: 2024 Lufkin Panther Football Schedule:

Lufkin now 18-5 on the year and 10-0 in district. I think that is now 13 wins in a row.

Lady Pack Softball move to 17-10 on the year and more important, 5-2 in District play with the 7-2 win over Porter girls..

So shocked and saddened to hear about Malcom Deason this morning. He was a very good friend over many many years. My prayers for all his family.

4 hours ago, mr. b said:

Lord, surely it cannot get worse than his predecessor.  😊

Interesting that he is a former Longview, Center and Cherino guy. ALL East Texas experiences as a Superintendent. New idea's, new direction, no more status quo, he certainly has the qualifications to be successful here. His ideas seem to fit the make up of the district, very similar to Longview, Center and Cherino.

1 hour ago, PurpleNation said:

I'd be disappointed if they end up having a off week. Just get some Mexico team if you have to. I know for a fact they can get a list of teams nationally to come play if they really wanted to. 

I'm sure Quick has been in contact with folks. For someone to come very far to play here or us to go there, even meet us half way somewhere would suffice. I believe the football budget got cut a bit this year, after the 9 plus million over budget the distrct has endured the past couple of years. Quick may not have the funds to bring someone here from a long distance. Hopefully, Mr Hockenberry can help guide things in a new direction for the district and the football program. 

2 hours ago, PurpleNation said:

Longview has officially listed Lufkin as an away game. Can't think of a better way to start the season than Longview vs Lufkin. Although all of the Longview fans are tossing this up as a warm up game and I get it. Longview has absolutely owned us the last decade but at Abe with a ton of starters returning from a team loaded with D1 kids. It's going to be interesting come August 30 and I fully expect Lufkin to beat Longview. It's going to get labeled an upset and it shouldn't.

Good, I had figured that to be home game for Lufkin. As far as I know the schedule is still missing a Week #3 game.  So that's Longview and Nacogdoches at home the first two weeks, maybe an off week, then to Tyler High in Week #4.  

Elijah Alexander has an offer from East Central U in Oklahoma. Don't believe it will be the last.

Alec Forney commits to Eastern New Mexico State, Congratulations!

Michael Mosley a 2X District winner in the 400M.

Evan Young also had a visit to UTSA.

I would like to acknowledge the passing of a great Lufkin Panther fan, and former three sport athlete for the Panthers. 

Morris "Dooney" Parrish 76,  was a avid Panther sports fan. He was an All-District player in Lufkin in three sports (football, baseball and basketball) from 1964-1966.. Mr. Parrish earned a Football scholarship and played at Blinn College.  Hard to lose those older Panthers who contributed to it's history and then continued to come watch and support those kids who came after them.  RIP in Peace Dooney, will miss seeing you at the games.

1 hour ago, PurpleNation said:

Lufkin has won 12 straight and 15-1 in the last 16 games with the lone loss coming to one of the best teams in Texas by 1 run. I've done a deep dive into Lufkin's schedule and all the loses have been to good teams. This is a really good team. Wonder how they compare to the team we had 2 years ago. Maybe someone that knows can break it down for me.

They are deep in good pitching with Hillis, Lindsey and Knight. Although this team does not hit the long ball much, overall they probably might hit more consistently up and down the lineup than the team 2 years ago. Lot of power hitters on that team too. This team maybe plays better defense in my opinion.  Hard for me to compare exactly.

Had a joke to make about the above concerning the ETX OLCLINIC, but could not bear to do it. LOL  It had something to do with one step zone blocking right, one step zone blocking left, you get the drift. That's enough.  Hope all of our Lufkin kids can make this clinic.

16-5A 2024 Standings

Lufkin 10-5 final over Huntsville to remain in first place in 16-5A at 9-0. Two big games next week against New Caney Porter. Both are in Porter with scheduled 6 PM start times.

Lufkin Panther baseball is playing in Huntsville, leading 10-5 in the 6th. Pack with 12 hits, and Cooper Knight on the mound. A win would keep the Panthers in first place in district at 9-0 and 17-5 on the year. Lufkin next takes on New Caney Porter at home on Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM.

Lufkin Lady pack softball drop a 5-0 district game at Huntsville to drop Lufkin to 4-2 in district and 16-10 on the year. It puts the girls in a battle for playoff positioning and a big game at home this Tuesday in Lufkin with New Caney Porter.

1 hour ago, LufkinPack said:

The boys beat Huntsville tonight 3-0. So that puts us where PA? 16-5 (8-0) 

Your spot on, they are 8-0 in district and 16-5 on the year.  I think 10 in a row now.

Looking as if 16-5A is a pretty tough baseball district.

16-5A 2024 Standings

OFFSEASON 2024 Summer Camps Schedules DCTF:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eq7ucEayi6dgnKGeLWfQcwY-jFhMLUBWgta-KtFPD48/edit