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Lufkin Gets Win on Emotional Night at Abe Martin Stadium [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 18:01:40 +0000

It was a huge night of firsts at the Lufkin – Tyler Lee game Friday night. It was the first win of the season for the Pack, as well as the initial win as Panther head coach for Todd Quick. It was also the first game played on the newly named John Outlaw Field. Lufkin [...]

Lukfin + John Tyler, Garrison + Hemphill Highlight Football's Opening Week

Danny Merrell — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:34:45 +0000

The wait is over. High school football gets underway this week across East Texas, and although district action is still a few weeks away, there are already some marquee match-ups in this first week. According to ETSN (East Texas Sports Network), the highlight game of the week in the area will be the Lufkin Panthers [...]

Lufkin + The Woodlands Voted Number 5 Biggest Match Up for 2012

Danny Merrell — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:44:27 +0000

The Lufkin Panthers are just one week out from kicking off the regular season. Every game is big, district games are even bigger, but for nearly the past decade, one game has been the deciding factor of who has taken the district championship. On October 12th, The Woodlands and the Panthers will square off at [...]

Many East Texas Football Teams In Playoff Action This Weekend

Danny Merrell — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:45:30 +0000

The march to the Texas state championships in high school football rolls into week number 13. There are still a number of teams from our neck of the woods that are in action. Get a look at the schedule after the jump. txhshelmetproject.com In Class 1A, Division 1, the Garrison Bulldogs (10-1) will travel to [...]

High School Football Coach Shawn Abel Resigns After Profane Pregame Rant [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:10:04 +0000

Tennessee Collierville High football coach Shawn Abel stepped down from his coaching position after his profanity-laden pregame locker room speech was leaked on YouTube. Abel submitted his resignation to the school’s principal on Monday after word of his angry rant started to spread. Principal Tim Setterland accepted the resignation, but there’s been no firm decision [...]

Friday Night Football Is Here!! – Make Your Picks

Danny Merrell — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:36:36 +0000

The year-long wait is finally over...high school football season is here!

This is officially considered 'Week zero' as not all area schools will be starting the regular season tonight, however, there are some marquee match-ups already on tap.

We'll mention a few of the games and give you details on how you can pick the teams you think will win -- after the jump.