Pete Runnels Shootout Canceled
March 13, 2009
Aaron Lewis As they say in sports, “Let’s wait until next year.” Well that cliche became true today for the Pete Runnels Shootout, which was canceled today because of the rain, this according to the Lufkin Daily News. The tournament was supposed to start yesterday, but because of... [Read more]
Pete Runnels Shootout in Jeopardy
March 12, 2009
Aaron Lewis Because of cold, rainy weather this weekend, the Pete Runnels Shootout, the annual baseball tournament the Panthers host, may very well be in jeopardy. All games have been canceled for today, and likely will be cancelled for Friday and Saturday as well. The Panthers begin district play on... [Read more]
Panthers preparing for district play
March 10, 2009
Aaron Lewis The Lufkin Panthers baseball team is preparing for district play which begins March 17 against New Caney at Morris Frank Park. Both the players expectations and the coaches expectations for district are high. Head coach Clay Berry said, “We hope to win district and go far in the playoffs.” Winning... [Read more]
Panthers excited about upcoming season
February 24, 2009
The Lufkin Panthers baseball hopes to do something that hasn’t been done around here since 2004: win a district championship. “We hope to win district and get deep in the playoffs,” head coach Clay Berry said. Winning the District 14-5A district championship will be a tall order for... [Read more]
Doby’s accomplishments overshadowed
February 23, 2009
When you are the second to do something, you will always be overshadowed. This is the case with Larry Doby, who on July 5, 1947 became only the second African-American in the modern era of the Major Leagues when he suited up for the Cleveland Indians. Doby started his professional baseball career in... [Read more]
Robinson changed course of history forever, not just in baseball
February 23, 2009
Aaron Lewis Staff Writer Jackie Robinson opened the door for African-Americans throughout the country. Before making his debut in the Major Leagues, Robinson was a four-sport athlete at UCLA. Robinson played football, basketball, baseball and ran track from 1939-1941. In 1985, UCLA named its baseball... [Read more]