Panthers Clinch Playoff Spot
April 16, 2009
Aaron Lewis The Lufkin Panthers baseball team defeated College Park 6-4 Tuesday to clinch a playoff spot for the third year in a row. The Panthers also moved within one game of the district lead with the win. With the win, the Panthers move to 17-5 and 8-2 in district play, while the loss dropped... [Read more]
Lady Panthers Fall In 10 Innings
April 15, 2009
Malcolm Bennett Sports Editor With the Playoffs on the line, The Lady Panthers faught til they had no more fight left in them, as they dropped a 4-1 decision to the Conroe Lady Tiger in 10 innings of softball play, Tuesday night at Morris Frank Park. With the game tied at 1-1 after 9 inning of play,... [Read more]
Bands come home with disappointing results at Sightreading
April 14, 2009
Aaron Lewis The Lufkin High School Concert and Symphonic bands participated in the UIL Sightreading Contest April 8 and 9 at Whitehouse High School and neither band played as well as they would have liked. The Concert band made a 2 on sightreading and a 3 on stage, and the Symphonic band made a 2 on... [Read more]
Soccer Banquet Set for Thursday
April 14, 2009
Francisco Acevedo Staff Writer When everyone gives their best and achieves the most possible things they can do, there is always a good reward and celebration behind it. The Lufkin Soccer Team had a good season this year finishing fourth in district and qualifying for playoffs. After the teams hard work... [Read more]
Jacob Fuller, Staff Writer/ Advertising Department
April 14, 2009
His friends call him Fuller. His spot on the Panther Growls staff is unknown. His work tagged under ‘miscellaneous.’ Fuller began as staff writer, however his interests have crept towards the advertising department. He is also involved in welding. Hopes and aspirations after high school for... [Read more]
Latest NCAA Baseball Regional Projections
April 14, 2009
The regional selection for college baseball is a little over a month away and here are Rivals.com’s latest projections (regionals combined by winner of regionals to meet in Super regionals): Fullerton Regional: Cal St. Fullerton hosting Cal State Fullerton (1) San Diego* Eastern Illinois* Mt.... [Read more]
District Track Meet Set This Week
April 14, 2009
Francisco Acevedo Staff Writer To give the best of ones self to support and help their team become the best and succeed in the most possible events, is the best a person can do. This opportunity comes to our Lufkin Track Runners Wednesday and Friday Apr. 15th/17th at the Conroe District Meet. This will... [Read more]
Aaron Lewis, Staff Writer
April 14, 2009
Aaron resides on the newspaper staff as a newbie. He is in the 12th grade. Aaron tends to cover sports, to be more specific, baseball. After graduation, Aaron will attend Southwestern Assembly of God University. Aaron is a hip little dude with his own ‘unique’ style. He likes baseball. He... [Read more]
Ca’ Shuanika Hoyle, Staff Writer
April 14, 2009
When one thinks of some of the hippest cats around, first thoughts should drift to Ca’ Shuanika. She is too much fun to be with. Those on the staff know her as “Ca Shaun C Shaun,” or that could just be Scott. She like many others on the staff is a senior at LHS. Her laugh is contagious... [Read more]
Valencia Bennett, Staff Writer
April 14, 2009
Valencia is a Junior here at LHS, and enjoying her time in high school. She is a loveable person, and is always enjoying her time. Valencia is in her second year on the Panther Growls staff. She hopes to attend A&M after her high school career concludes. One of Valencia’s countless talents... [Read more]