LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - After going undefeated in district play a year ago, the Lufkin Panthers dropped their opener to Barbers Hill.

KLTV Sports Director Michael Coleman and KTRE Sports Director Ryan Smith broke down the game on Red Zone Overtime. Smith says Barbers Hill knowing Coach Abseck may of had something to do with the score.

“I wonder how much of that has to do with the fact that he’s been there. This is his first year here at Lufkin, but he spent a lot of time with Barbers Hill,” Smith said. “You’re going to have a lot of people on that staff that are accustomed to what he likes to run, and I wonder how much that had to do with it.”

Smith says he’s looking forward to seeing how the Pack respond.

“I’m looking forward to seeing how Lufkin bounces back throughout the rest of dis

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