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New Caney Porter beat Texas High 7-3 to advance 

On 4/29/2024 at 9:04 PM, Pack13 said:

Talking about state seems a little premature. Let’s get in the playoffs. I’m interested to see how the rebuild the offensive line, I think linebackers are untested and who is playing DE this year. There are holes that have to be filled. 48 seniors is great but means nothing if there are gaps 

They return like 17 starters. D1 kids at all 3 levels on defense. Offense is loaded too. I'm not talking state but they absolutely should be playing on Thanksgiving 

On 4/29/2024 at 2:52 PM, PackAttack said:

There is no doubt this 2024 team is loaded. In all honesty they shouldn't lose a single game on the schedule with 48 Seniors and all that talent. We all realize that's the way it should be around here this year.  However, this program has missed the playoffs three straight years, in fact they haven't made any noise in the playoffs to remember since 2017.

So how are we to view this year? With 48 seniors, what is there left for the 2025 team?  Quick has not built much of a playoff contending program here in Lufkin.  You could probably take a group of ex-Panther players around town and they could probably coach these 2024 guys to the 3rd round without a problem.  Let's be honest.  Guess I'm in a place of little faith and want to see it really happen, not just hear or talk about it.  There should be zero excuses for success this year. 

Jayvion made some throws and plays last scrimmage that really impressed me. The defense is still getting the better of the offense but the offense had some moments against what looks like a defense that is going to be really tough to score on. They pass the eye ball test. I think they're going to beat Longview and win district but we will see.

On 4/27/2024 at 9:47 AM, PackAttack said:

 

Ja'Lynn Polk - (Texas Tech, University of Washington) drafted by New England, joins and elite group of players from Lufkin who played in the NFL

Dez Bryant - Oklahoma St -(Dallas Cowboys 2010-2017, New Orleans 2018, Baltimore Ravens 2020)

Keke Coutee - Texas Tech - (Houston Texans 2018-2020, Indianapolis Colts 2021-2022, New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins 2023, DC Defenders 2024)

Rex Hadnot - U of H - (Miami 2004-2007, Cleveland 2009-2009, Arizona 2010-2011, San Diego 2012)

Sparky Hamilton - Arkansas- (Dallas Desperados 2004, Green Bay 2005 * )

Terrance Kiel - Texas A&M - San Diego chargers (2003-2006)

Reggie McNeal - QB Texas A&M - (WR  Cincinnati Bengals 2006, Toronto Argonauts 2007-2010, Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Eskimos 2011)

Don Mulhbach - Texas A&M - ( Drafted Baltimore 2004, Center Detroit Lions  2004-2020,  Special Assistant to Detroit Team President, 2021- present)

Anthony Coleman -  Baylor  (Dallas) 1987

Everett Little - U of H (Tampa Bay) 1976)

Jorvorskie Lane - Texas A&M ( West Texas Roughnecks  2010, Orlando Predators 2011, Miami Dolphins 2012-2013, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2014-2015) 

Jacoby Shepard  - Oklahoma State - (St Louis 2000-2001, Houston Texans, Green Bay 2002, New York and Detroit 2003, Oakland 2004, Edmonton Eskimos, Calgary Stampeders 2005, Dallas Desperados - Utah Blaze 2006-2007, Georgia Force 2008)

Carrington Byndom - Texas (Carolina 2014 -2015, San Diego, Arizona and Baltimore 2015-2016)

Bruce Alexander - SFA (Detroit !989-1991 and Miami 1992-1993) 

Bryan Gilmore - Midwestern State - (Arizona 2000-2004, Miami 2004-2005, San Francisco 2006-2007, Seattle 2008) 

Denvis Manns - West Texas State - Manns attended the Dallas  training camps in both 1999 and 2001 as a free agent. He played in NFL Europe for Barcelona in 2000 and Frankfurt in 2001.

Joe Robb - TCU - (Philadelphia Eagles 1959-1960, St Louis Cardinals 1961-1967, Detroit Lions 1968-1971) 

T J Turner - U of H - (Miami Dolphins) 1986-1992

Benny Barnes - Stanford (Dallas Cowboys 1972-1982) Barnes was only born in Lufkin, did not play in Lufkin.

Jadarian Taylor - UTEP - (XFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2023)

Erick McCoy - Texas A&M (New Orleans) 2019 - present (2024)

Ken Houston - U of H (Washington Redskins 1973-1980 - Houston Oilers 1967-1972) 

Jeffery Rogers - Trinity Valley - Texas A&M - Kingsville ( Tampa Bay 1995, NY Giants 1996)

Did I miss anyone?

 

 

Kordell Rodgers is playing in Canada. Just won a grey cup 

11 hours ago, PackAttack said:

Lufkin baseball combine for 3 hits and 15 walks tonight for a 9-1 win down in Dayton. The Pack remaining in 1st place in District in 16-5A with a 11-1 record and a 3 game lead over 2nd place Kingwood Park. Lufkin is now 19-6 on the year. Next game is this Friday night, again with Dayton with a chance to secure the district title with a win.

15 walks? I didn't listen to the game because I knew this one would get bad but my goodness 

10 hours ago, PackAttack said:

Lufkin baseball drop their first district game in 16-5A tonight down in Porter, a 13-9 Final. The Pack remain in first place with a 10-1 record and 18-6 on the year.

They have a two game lead over Kingwood with 4 district games to play, two with Kingwood.

Errors absolutely killed Lufkin tonight. You can't give up an 8 run inning and expect to beat anyone. Lufkin will be fine. They won't make that many errors again all season. 

I read were details of the week 3 game would be released soon. Does anyone have any idea?

Lufkin 4

Porter 1

Final

2 hours ago, mr. b said:

Is there anyone on Kings staff we would want to take over for Quick when he retires?

No. I want Ralph Thomas here next 

13 minutes ago, PackAttack said:

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.  

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. 

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.

14 hours ago, PackAttack said:

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

 

That's the school former Lufkin Panther Michael Ingram is coaching the DL at and definitely won't be his last offer. 

I'm really excited for this season coming up. Can't wait.

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.

Go Pack !!!

7 hours ago, LPPACK said:

   Cancun or Mexico City,hope it aint there will need to take all LISD police with us!

 

That game would be in Lufkin. Lufkin could have 3 home games to start the season before heading to Tyler in wk4

18 hours ago, PackAttack said:

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.

I think early on we didn't realize some of those games they lost were to some really good teams. 

On 3/28/2024 at 11:52 AM, PackAttack said:

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.  

Hearing Louisiana and Mexico are options. Longview is likely a home game and Louisiana would be an away game

On 3/28/2024 at 11:57 AM, PackAttack said:

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.

Any mention of Lufkin?

6 minutes ago, Lp81 said:

it's a 2 strike approach ...which if done correctly can help the hitter with the pitch timing.... putting the ball in play... sort of like choking up just to make contact?

Thanks. I was thinking something to do with timing 

Lufkin checks in at #24 in the updated TXhighschoolbaseball.com rankings 

Lufkin has won 7 straight and 10 out of the last 11. Last loss is to 4A #3 Bullard

Lufkin 4 Longview 2

On 3/22/2024 at 10:19 AM, PackAttack said:

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

That Kaden Dixon from Center is the nephew of McKinner Dixon. His dad also graduated from Lufkin but not sure if he played football. He is going to Northern Arizona I believe 

A little off topic but still track. My son that's a sophomore at Cy Falls just broke the school record in the triple jump with 46-8. That currently ranks him 94th nationally in all classes.

14 hours ago, PackAttack said:

Thanks

 

Keep me updated if you hear a score

1 minute ago, PackAttack said:

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.

They play Longview tomorrow at noon in a non district match. Not sure if that one will have some type of broadcast 

46 minutes ago, PackAttack said:

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.

Watched the whole game. Lufkin earned that one against a good team. Lufkin has a solid team.