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I will say this, if BWB plays as hard against Sterling as they did towards Lufkin last week, they may win this game by 2 TDs.

I would be, no one to this point has slowed them down. They seem pretty potent on both sides of the ball. Up until last night I didn't think their SOS was that great, but after demolishing PAM? I think they are legit.

BWB came out strong early on but Lufkin D and O adjusted to everything and just controlled the tempo of the game. Although the QB Anderson got off 3 or 4 long runs and Lufkin gave up a couple long drives, the Panther D never let them score a TD. At no point did I think WB would win this game, and it was a home game for them. Lufkin decided to pound the rock for some reason last night, not there typical approach, but BWB probably had something to do with that. Lufkin missed a close FG, had two other drives turned over on downs inside the 5 or the score difference could have been more. Panther D made 2 or 3 BWB stops deep in their own territory too. By the way DCTF picked Lufkin by 26, Lufkin won by 26. Spread covered. The other folks in the district yet to play BWB need not overlook them, they will make you play for the win.

BWB has improved, they are a tenacious and hard playing group. Also didn't help Lufkin not getting any points on three drives inside the red zone. BWB QB Anderson is a fast and elusive runner, as are all their RBs, they all run hard. Not much of a passing game, at least not against the Panther D.. Lufkin O took a workman like approach rushing the ball for 300 + yards. Game was over by 9::20 PM and I was back in Lufkin at 11:40 PM. BWB could be a pretty good team next year, they have a few good athletes. Lufkin came out in basic mode tonight with a few starters still out, just trying to get to themselves to the open week, to get healthy and ready for the last four game stretch for the playoffs. Wasn't pretty, but a win is a win they say.

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Barbers Hill by 30, who is going to stop #2 Morton? That dude is so much faster in person than on film. I think the BH running game will have much success too with their OL. Sterling can throw the ball but had little luck against GB last week. BH - 47 BS - 17

Lufkin wins this game, maybe not 56-7, will see.. West Brook is playing at home and Lufkin is coming off the big win over BH, and the Bruins have had two weeks to prepare. The travel won't bother Lufkin, because they've traveled forever as a program. Lufkin has already traveled to Texarkana 3 hrs to play Little Rock SW (W 57-12) and 1.5 hrs to Tyler (W 39-27) . This one is no problem either. The head scratcher in the WB schedule is they played a close game against Eisenhower, then barely beat Lumberton and lost to Silsbee. Something is not quite right when a 5A DI program barely beats a 4A DI school Lumberton and then loses to a 4A DII Silsbee. I think the BWB defense might be the strength of their team while the O struggles to score. Just saying Lufkin, PAM, BH and Ball win over those two 4A teams by several scores and sit the starter after the half. Lufkin will be without a few starters again this week, LB, WR, QB and maybe a RB. Thankful the team has depth this year. Looking forward to off week after Friday to get healthy. Anyway this could easily be a let down game for Lufkin if they are not careful, I think they already know this and are preparing for that not to happen.

We had our own #2 tonight Kevo Taylor to counter BH #2 Morton.

No we righted the ship, our D and special teams really were the difference tonight. BH came out strong but the Lufkin D adjusted late in the 1st half, BH missed on a couple opportunities to score. Lufkin missed a TD in the end zone and a FG. Both teams had kids go out banged up. Lufkin played without their #1 starting WR and starting MLB, starting QB went out again, so I was happy to see how well the backups filled in. BH is a good football team and they play hard. They get themselves in trouble talking too much or hitting after the play, our kids were told before the game to not retaliate or trash talk and just walk away. It paid off tonight. Our coaches are pretty strict about that stuff. There will be some sore guys in the morning. Hard fought game tonight. Much respect to Barbers Hill.

Thanks. Also do the Lufkin Panther Sports FB and X pages too. All volunteer effort for the last 22 years. Someone else may need to pick it up and run with it after this year or next. There always has to be an end so something you do for a long time. Again, safe travels.

That was a tough loss however although I don't like it much, the Lufkin coach has always puts the best players on the Varsity, therefore we have 6 SOPHs and several JRs who would normally be starting on a JV team starting on the Varsity. It's a complicated system that I don't understand, so our JV sometimes takes a lot of lumps and is not indicative of Varsity play. Good luck tonight, may the best team win. Lufkin by +1 and the W.

The thing about this game was Sterling has not played anyone good until tonight. DCTF has Beaumont West Brook ranked ahead of Sterling today in their computer rankings. Ball hasn't played the greatest of schedules either, and next week against PAM will be one to really watch. Ball is only giving up 10 PPG and are 5-0.

Where in the world did you guys get the idea that our QB needs to be controlled? Our starting QB has not started a single game all year , he played about 2 quarters last week for the first time. Our WR Coutee has started at QB all year, he will be back at WR this week. Johnson will get his 1st start. There is a lot more to worry about with Lufkin than the QB.

That guy, Gary (Big Nasty) Ivins gets really excited. He has been calling Panther games for 16 years. I never listen to him except for Basketball games, because I go to all the football games. Some people really like him, I have to turn him down on lower volume to watch game highlights. He is definitely an original.

Well I help run the Lufkin website and only one person has said anything about this game being a lock, everyone else understands the caliber of play that Barbers Hill will bring to the field. Lufkin has a lot to prove IMO even playing at home.

Goodness, going from battling 4A DII Jasper for a 4 point win to being the Homecoming game at the Memorial Titans next Friday. There should be no line on this game at all. What is the largest spread ever predicted by DCTF? I wager it will be at least a +31 - PAM 45-14

With respect to all of our new district opponents, there is much to learn in a new district. You can see there is a lot of good talent and coaching in this district. Everything all the teams have done to this point means nothing now, everyone starts 0-0 . I think there will be some good matchups and looking forward to seeing what Lufkin can accomplish this year. We are no different than anyone else right now, trying to get all the starters back on the field at one time, it hasn't happen all year for us. BH is without some key players too, it's always about your depth and next man up. Got to play with who you have healthy. We are so far North in this district and we play all of our non- district games even further North. Makes things harder for us to keep up with other teams in the district. Lots of respect for Barbers Hill, a good program and with good coaching. They had a decent playoff run last year. Should be a very competitive game. Just hoping my Panthers can protect their home field next Friday night.

Ball is 4-0, any team who is 4-0 has done their job. Manvel (1-3), Texas City (2-1), Friendswood (1-2) and Houston Westside (0-4). Does SOS (4-10) play any factor?

The 2-1 Lufkin Panthers head to the 2-1 Tyler Lions on Friday 9/20/24 for their 4th game of the season. Last week Lufkin defeated 7A Little Rock Southwest, Ark 57-12 in Texarkana, Tx, while Tyler defeated 5A DII Seagoville on the road 48-7. This will be the 73rd meeting between the two teams with Tyler High holding 39-31-2 advantage through 2023. Lufkin has played North in all their non district games, will head North for the last time this year before district play down in Southeast Texas. Playing in Texarkana last week, then ending the regular season down in Galveston. Matt Stepp has Lufkin a +9 points , while DCTF computer picks Lufkin +15 points. All Lufkin football games can be viewed at [Hidden Content] This will be the first game Lufkin will have their starting QB Javion Johnson who was injured in Lufkin's scrimmage with Huntsville. Tyler is loaded with skilled players who found success making it to the semi finals of the State 7 0n 7 Tournament this year. Lufkin opens district at home next week against Barbers Hill, Tyler will begin district play next week against @ Highland Park. [Hidden Content]

Who has Ball played? 6A Manvel (ranked #115) is 1-2, 5A DII Texas City (ranked #29) is 1-1 and 5ADI Friendswood (ranked #45) is 1-2. Now they are playing an 0-3 6A Westside (ranked #233) this week. I re-watched the Texas City and the Friendswood games. Think I know someone who can play stout D on them.

DCTF picks Jasper by +13 points

DCTF picks Silsbee by +20 points

DCTF has PAM as +44 pt favorites.

Got nothing more to say about this game, Lufkin will be down at West Brook in about 2 1/2 weeks for a district game and we'll see that pans out.

Knew i was right. Been doing this a long time. Good luck and may the best team win. I don't have a dog in the hunt either way.