Progress staff reports
LUFKIN — The Lady Panthers of Lufkin received goals from four different players in posting a 5-0 win over Jacksonville in the Maidens’ season opener, played Tuesday night at Jase Magers Field in Lufkin.
Despite the score, Jacksonville head coach Kiff Wiemers said things were not as bad as the final score indicated. “Lufkin has a real strong team and it was a challenge for us to face them to start the year, but I saw things out there that I liked and actually, the game was closer than the score indicated,” Wiemers said.
Lufkin also prevailed in the junior varsity tilt, winning 12-0. The Maidens will return to the pitch this weekend as they are scheduled to play in the Mount Pleasant tournament.
Guard double up All Saints in league lid-lifter
BULLARD — Brook Hill, on the strength of a pair of goals from Josh White and Gordan Chang, blasted All Saints, 4-2, Tuesday evening at Herrington Stadium in the TAPPS District 4 Division III opener for both teams.
The Guard, 2-0-2, 1-0, received assists from White, Gibeom Park and Kenai Walker in the match. Brook Hill keeper Preston Swink earned the victory in goal with five saves.
The Guard continue play with a 4 p.m. match Thursday at Canyon Creek.
