Lufkin rallied to take a tight second set but couldn’t sustain the momentum, falling 3-1 to Huntsville in District 17-5A play on Senior Night. Kate Goodman played her final home match for the Lady Panthers, who close their season Friday at Brenham.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: Huntsville 25-15, 24-26, 25-16, 25-21.
  • Laney Hubert had 12 assists, 10 kills and 7 digs; Goodman led Lufkin with 12 digs.
  • Lufkin entered the match at 13-31 overall and 2-11 in district play.
Yes, But

Lufkin showed resilience, rallying from a 23-18 deficit to win the second set and coming within two points in the fourth. Huntsville controlled the other sets, including building a 9-1 lead in the third.

What's Next

Lufkin closes out its season Friday at Brenham.

Bottom Line

The loss ended Lufkin’s Senior Night on a tough note, but the team’s late rallies reflected the fight its coach praised—and Goodman’s leadership will be missed.