JAM Digital Media/ Lufkin Gametime

09/02/2026

It's the 108th meeting between Lufkin and Nacogdoches.

It's your Lufkin Panthers vs the Nacogdoches Dragons , one of Texas’ longest runing rivalries THIS FRIDAY NIGHT at ABE MARTIN STADIUM.

📍 Abe Martin Stadium
📅 Friday, Sept. 4th
⏰ Kickoff at 7:00 PM
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Panthers. Dragons. Friday Night Lights at Abe.

IT’S ALMOST TIME...the Countdown to Kickoff continues.

09/02/2026

"I talked to them on Saturday how life is a little bit like driving a car. The windshield is huge and the rearview mirror’s really small because you don’t want to focus on the past. You need to be reminded of it, you need to be able to see what’s back there so you can learn. But you’ve got to keep your eyes going forward and focusing on growth and improvement." - Carl Abseck, Lufkin Daily News.

Lufkin Daily News sports editor Edwin Quarles held a question-and-answer session with Lufkin head football coach Carl Abseck Monday morning.

09/02/2026

A little Middle School Softball action.

09/01/2026

🏈🐾 Calling all Little Panthers! 💜💛

Little Panthers Play Day is here! Join us every Saturday at NOON after each Lufkin Panther home game for a chance to hang out, have fun, and make memories with your Big Panther!

💜 Wear your Panther spirit
💛 Lunch will be provided
🐾 Fun with your Big Panther
🏈 Memories that will last a lifetime!

And mark your calendars for September 11 — YOUTH NIGHT! Our Little Panthers will get the opportunity to be part of the Tunnel Runout! More details coming soon.

Future Panthers. Forever Family. 💜💛🐾

09/01/2026

🏈 GAME PREVIEW | NACOGDOCHES AT LUFKIN

The Lufkin Panthers are back Friday night looking to bounce back and pick up their first win of the 2026 season as longtime rival Nacogdoches comes to Abe Martin Stadium for the final time.

Both teams enter the matchup at 0-1. Lufkin is coming off a tough loss to Longview, while Nacogdoches fell to Athens in its season opener.

For the Panthers, Friday night is about the response.
Lufkin will look to establish its offense, create more manageable situations for sophomore quarterback Breylon Taylor and get the offense into rhythm early.

Defensively, the Panthers will try to limit explosive plays and keep the Dragons from gaining confidence in a rivalry matchup that always carries a little extra energy.

Recent history has belonged to Lufkin. The Panthers defeated Nacogdoches 42-14 last season and have controlled the series in recent years.

Two East Texas rivals.
Two teams looking for their first win.
One more chapter in a rivalry that dates back more than a century.

🏈 Nacogdoches Dragons at Lufkin Panthers
📅 Friday, Sept. 4
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Abe Martin Stadium
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The question this week isn’t what happened against Longview. It’s how the Panthers respond.
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09/01/2026

The Blitz presented by Ferrara's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc .Lufkin vs Longview Game Recap.

08/31/2026

OFFENSIVE STAT LEADERS vs Longview

Jr. Sam Fitzgerald led the Panther Offensive with 3 catches for 31 yards, a 10.3 yard avg. with a 15 yard long.

Sr. Zacoures Shankle added 5 catches for 20 yards with an 11 yard long.

So. Karsen Henderson had 2 receptions for 24 yards.

So. QB Breylon Taylor finished the night going 13 of 21 for 92 yards and 21 yards on the ground.

Sr. Kayden Phillips went 62 yards on 3 carries, including a long of 61 yards.
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08/31/2026

DEFENSIVE STAT LEADERS vs Longview

Sr. Joshua Bennett led the Panthers Defense with 6 total tackles including 5 solo, 1 assist, a 1 TFL, and 1 QB Hurry,

Jr. Roosevelt Hall finished with 6 total tackles. 3 solo and 3 assists.

Sr. Ma'Kailyn Roberts added 6 total tackles, 4 solo and 2 assists.

T2 Creative Media

08/31/2026

After a tough opener, the Lufkin Panthers are looking to get their youngsters adjusted to the learning curve of playing at the varsity level as they prepare to host the Nacogdoches Dragons Friday night. (Click on the story in the comments. Story by EDWIN QUARLES/The Lufkin Daily News and photo by JOEL ANDREWS/The Lufkin Daily News)

08/30/2026

Yeah, we saw it....Kayden Phillips with the 61 yard scamper, setting up the Breylon Taylor 1 yard TD...."We See You" Plays of the Game presneted by Wright GMC .