In a night where temperatures dipped to the mid 40’s, the Lumberton Panthers were red hot enroute to a 50-16 win over visiting Mount Olive. The night was full of energy as the Panthers dominated for the majority of the game on senior night.
The Lumberton Panthers are on a five-game winning streak and look to keep things rolling as they face the Richton Rebels Friday night.
Junior running back Robert Henry led the way for the Panthers Friday night with 11 rushes for 202 yards and six touchdowns as Lumberton cruised past Salem 69-6.
The Lumberton Panthers experienced a road loss to a very good Bay Springs team 24-21 on Friday night.
The Panthers, now 1-2, are looking to get back on track as they host Stringer in the first division game for each team.
Lumberton experienced its first loss of the season to West Marion Friday night 36-13 in non-league play.
Going into the game the Panthers knew they were going to face a tough opponent.
Extracurricular activities and athletics are important parts of a school district, but academics can’t be pushed aside. In Lamar County, efforts are being made for the two to work hand-in-hand with great results.
Lumberton coach Zach Jones was forced to learn a harsh lesson this past year.
“Hug your mama, daddy, grandma, grandpa, brothers, sisters and tell them you love them every time you get the chance because you never know when it’s the last time.”
The Lumberton Panthers football program has no doubt been successful under coach Zach Jones. Lumberton has three straight region titles under its belt, two south state appearances and it played for a state championship in Jones’ second season.
Pride runs deep in Lumberton. It can be found in the community, at the school and in the black and red uniforms the Panthers wear in every sport.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, we touch on the MLB Draft, the Baton Rouge Regional and the PineBeltSPORTS high school baseball All-Area Team.
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Camal and Andrew start with Sumrall baseball. The Bobcats won Game 3 over St. Stanislaus to punch their ticket to the 4A South State series, and we look back at the big win (7:45) and what to expect from West Lauderdale (15:00).
