Lufkin

Panthers · 2026 Season Outlook · Class 5A

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In Class 5A

3-7

Projected

5AD1-9

District

The Friday Night Picks model projects Lufkin to finish 3-7 in 2026. Below is the full schedule with a weekly AI prediction for every game. Follow Lufkin, pick each matchup before kickoff, and see if the fans who know this team can out-call the model.

Next up · Friday, October 16

vs Galveston Ball

Our model gives Lufkin a 68% chance, by about 6 points. Lean.

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2026 Schedule · % is our model's chance Lufkin wins

Aug 28vs Longview7-59recap →

Sep 4vs Nacogdoches37-21recap →

Sep 11vs Port Arthur Memorial7-29recap →

Sep 18at Baytown Sterling14-35recap →

Sep 25vs Beaumont United27-62recap →

Oct 1at New Caney0-7recap →

Oct 16vs Galveston Ball68%preview →

Oct 23at Baytown Goose Creek Memorial45%preview →

Oct 30vs Beaumont West Brook63%preview →

Nov 5at La Porte37%preview →

Who is the real rival?

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Playoff picture

The top 4 finishers in each UIL district advance to the playoffs.

5 of 9

Outside the top 4 right now.

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State championship history

1 state title · 1 runner-up

2001

20015A Division 2beat Austin Westlake 38-24

From the UIL archive, 1920 to 2025.

Where they play

This is the school. Some districts play at a shared stadium, so check the district if in doubt.

📍 309 Medford Drive, Lufkin, TX, 75901Tap for directions

9 from Lufkin who made the NFL

High school, to college, to the NFL.

2024

Ja'Lynn Polk

Wide receiver · Washington → New England

Rd 2, 37

2019

Erik McCoy

Center · Texas A&M → New Orleans

Rd 2, 48

2018

Keke Coutee

Wide receiver · Texas Tech → Houston

Rd 4, 103

2010

Dez Bryant

Wide receiver · Oklahoma State → Dallas

Rd 1, 24

Everett Little

Offensive guard

Jacoby Shepherd

Cornerback

Rex Hadnot

Guard

T.J. Turner

Defensive end

Terrence Kiel

Safety

5 from Lufkin playing college ball

On a Division I roster right now. Listed by home town, so players from any school in Lufkin are included.

Evan YoungSMichigan State

Ke'Vondrick TaylorWRPrairie View A&M

Kedren YoungRBNotre Dame

Wilburn SmallwoodDLAlabama A&M

Zion WilliamsDLLSU

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