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You guys are missing the point with all these be tough and play better and real world comments. Those comments insinuate that the Warren kids didn’t play hard or quit. You are insulting them. These kids, most of them are 14 and 15, played both ways all night against a superior opponent. This not a real varsity caliber team. I hate that and it needs to get better or the school does need to consider what the purpose of the program is. Despite the state of the program, there was no quit in them and that is honorable. They tried to the bitter end. I take zero from the Hardin players. If you are on the field you go 100%. They are talented and Winners. The Warren kids wouldn't have been given any false sense of the world if Hardin had just ran clock and gotten subs in earlier etc. Hardin would still have dominated them. And that’s ok. Some of you are the ones focused on a game, not real life. Sports reveal character. I for one, do not have the ego to think mercy and sportsmanship are unmanly qualities. Real Men are capable of acting contrary to our base instinct and desires.

One of the weakest schedules in the state. They can only play who's infront of them. Massey Yates by 10 Cooper Yates by 7. Then losing rd2 to Silsbee

I got a healthier Silsbee team beating Yates in 2nd round.

Does BH want them back?

I’m gonna use a backup account to post anonymously, Idk, just to avoid drama or anything. But thought I could provide a little bit to this conversation I was a former player at Barbers Hill who was there for Abseck’s first three years (graduated before the final season however). Many of us agreed the OC was definitely hard to get along with. Not necessarily a bad person, but definitely could be a lot. We thought he was still mostly good at his job though until the end 2023. Our blown lead vs Porter right at the end had some very frustrating calls that ultimately let them complete a 21 point comeback on us. At one point, we had a fan scream “quit running the ball!” Then of course, the now infamous Barbers Hill vs Richland playoff game where we blew a 34-7 lead. Once again, too many runs that went nowhere before the lead was blown. We ended up have 2 more successful drives that game when we opted to start passing the ball again. Fuentes threw 48 TDs to 4 INTs that year, it was always obvious that we were a pass-first team. Even down to the fact that four of our OL were juniors or below. No shade at them, the run game was awesome from what I heard after we left and they became seniors. As for Abseck, he seems like a really good guy (who probably doesn’t want to leave his OC in the dust with nothing… for better or for worse…). His main issue was that he struggled to adjust mid-game which is why we blew leads somewhat consistently. His pre-game gameplans were actually really really good, our upsets of Fort Bend Marshal in 2021 and Port Arthur Memorial in 2023 were mostly cause of his master pre-plans. But when La Porte and Richland adjusted against us in 2023, he just couldn’t respond. I do hate this for Abseck, but he just couldn’t get done. It doesn’t help that both Cedar Park and Barbers Hill have seemed to have more success since he’s left. I respect Abesck and hate this for him but his two biggest weaknesses: his undying loyalty to those he should probably leave behind and his struggles to make midgame adjustments pretty much saw the end of his time. I can’t speak for Lufkin on if his lack of adjustments hurt, but it seems like his undying loyalty did. But if anyone ever has stories on Barbers Hill from 2020-2024. I pretty have them all. Anyone who played us that wants to know more about the matchup, I can answer all of them considering my varsity status from 2021 to 2023, plus my close friend was there in 2024, so I can pretty much answer most questions for that year too. But just wanted to share some BH side to this.

As an Indian fan I watched our program go from average to Coach Faircloth building PN-G back into a first class program. Just as he is doing in Sulphur Springs. Then comes in Coach Joseph and Coach McDaniel. Literally two of the brightest coaches I have seen. Lufkin is historic, talent rich, new digs incoming, and all the variable's that a good coach would want to be at. When PN-Gs job opened up there were 135 applicants. I can imagine Lufkin being somewhat similar. The only factor that could change that is if there is conflict between the board and previous coaches that could warn off top tier coaches. Lufkin is one of those old fashion well known historical programs. That carries weight when the applications open up. Lufkin's first ever game was played in 1911 I think against Nac though not 100% sure. I would be excited. I just hope they build some sort of selection committee to help with the hiring. PN-G did this. Imagine a group of schoolboard members selecting a coach vs one of the best, and winningest coaches in Texas High School Football selecting your coach. Best of luck Lufkin from a former Zavalla student.

The only "glaring" omissions in these picks for me: 19-5A Baytown Sterling not making playoffs (return several from last years playoff team) 21-3A Diboll (who is state ranked) not making playoffs (Diboll basically returns everyone from last years team) 22-3A Warren missing the playoffs 24-2A Hemphill not making playoffs Also, I think you can throw a blanket over these five teams in 18-4A: Bridge City, Jasper, Silsbee, Vidor and WO-S. My picks would be: 1. Silsbee 2. WO-S 3. Bridge City 4. Vidor

If and buts were candy and nuts we all would have a Merry Christmas. Was this posted for bulletin board material? lol

From 1998-2020 Lufkin made it 23 consecutive seasons. Oh how the times have changed. SMH

Nor on your list and not SETX but North Shore will be making it's 31st consecutive playoff appearance Thursday night. 94'-26'

Nederland defense is like a box of chocolates, never know what you're gonna get.

[Hidden Content] Here are the TABC district picks for our coverage area districts: 17-6A 1. Atascocita 2. North Shore 3. Summer Creek 4. Humble 18-5A 1. Kingwood Park 2. New Caney 3. West Fork 4. Splendora 19-5A 1. Beaumont West Brook 2. Beaumont United 3. Goose Creek Memorial 4. Port Arthur Memorial 18-4A 1. West Orange-Stark 2. Jasper 3. Silsbee 4. Bridge City 19-4A 1. Hardin-Jefferson 2. Hamshire-Fannett 3. Huffman 4. Livingston 20-3A 1. Onalaska 2. Trinity 3. Tarkington 4. Crockett 21-3A 1. Huntington 2. Central Heights 3. Pineywoods CA 4. Pollok Central 22-3A 1. Orangefield 2. East Chambers 3. Buna 4. Kountze 23-2A 1. San Augustine 2. Chireno 3. Shelbyville 4. Timpson 24-2A 1. Evadale 2. West Sabine 3. Big Sandy 4. West Hardin 28-1A 1. Brookeland 2. Spurger 3. Chester 4. Hull-Daisetta What are your thoughts on these district picks?

Can both things be true?? Coach Simper has done a good job and Coach Abseck be a good leader. They do not have to be exclusive. If you go back and look, people thought he got a raw deal when he "left" BH. But Coach Simper has come in and picked up what Coach Abseck left at BH and done a good job. New DC probably helps that situation quite a bit. The poster earlier talked about the late game losses and leads blown.... well, the defense has to allow those points as well. But I digress.... Maybe you are right, maybe Lufkin will do a good job and hire a good replacement. I hope that they do. I remember when Lufkin was a powerhouse. It would be great to see them return to those days. When I went to watch them play New Caney, there was almost nobody in the stands. It reminded me of when we used to play the Baytown schools. Sad deal. I always said that the kids deserve the support. Lufkin used to travel like PNG. Hopefully the new hire can restore that sense of pride. Good Luck Lufkin.

I don't see people from Barbers Hill Heein and Howin to get Abseck back. Eagle fans what was the reason he left?

My son plays Inside LB so if they give up 30 he’s grounded lol

The embarrassment is averaging more unsportsmanlike penalties per game than wins in district.

And if them if’s were fifth’s we’d all be drunk!!

I felt like Warren was at this cross road a few years ago when they started to put up a competitive team. There was a lot of turnover at the top of the district which all led to A LOT of resources spent on FFA over Athletics. I believe the two can coexist, but the District will HAVE to start investing more in Athletics to compete in this league. As for the running up the score thing - sounds very pewee from a coach at Hardin that I have a lot of respect for. No reason to run it up like that with starters that deep into the game. I have always thought the phrase "it's your job to stop me" was pretty bullyish when up 50+. Hardin was there a few short years ago. Wasn't that long ago when Warren, Woodville, and Kountze were all beating up on them. What comes around goes around in HS football!

They definitely still make them lol. I actually was just given two big boxes of them. My son plays travel baseball, I just walk around at tournaments giving them out in loads LOL

5A DI #9 La Porte #16 Port Arthur Memorial #32 Beaumont West Brook #40 Lufkin #44 Goose Creek Memorial #52 Beaumont United #60 Baytown Sterling #64 New Caney #91 Galveston Ball

Welp Mustangs you can close a lot of so-called experts' mouth by continuing to play shut down defense rather its blue link of chain gain. Then sprinkle 65 points, or .40 points something in the playoffs. Hum!

Yall wasting yall s time. to many examples of failures(not just in the states) for all to see(liberals included) today and thru out history some people just refuse….so dust your feet off. our focus needs to be the youth. Teach personal responsibility, work ethic no matter the job, fortitude: stand tall and true thru persecution, respect the law, Christian modeling: men for boys and Women for girls, truth and facts, fishing, hunting, gardening, preserving, difference between helping and handicapping, be independent not dependent….etc etc and all this would come if more people would read the Holy Word for themselves. im so off topic…😁

Diboll missing the playoffs has to be an oversight. They return everyone. I got Warren making the playoffs over Kountze because of the fact that Warren returns a solid nucleus of last year's playoff team.

Diboll finished second in district last year with only two loses. Maybe that was an oversight? And doesn’t Warren return most of their starters?

Honestly im confused about the comments. I mean we just put up 60+. And blew away jasper with a simple offense. Execution over hype

The big tax increase you speak of would be a disaster. It would wipe out small business in America. Innovation would be decimated. We would become Europe at best. Maybe that’s what some want. Foolish people. Over 60% of small businesses are sole proprietors and file personal. [Hidden Content]

I’m not gonna post it. Because I don’t know anything for a fact. Just what’s being said within the community. It’s not my place and I don’t wanna spread misinformation. It didn’t work out and I think the blame goes both ways. Lufkin could end up regretting this, or it could work out. Who knows. I’m just here 😅 lol

21 3A - Diboll

That's what they think, cool. Check-ball. 😈

Amen! Either prepare and play better or get embarrassed. No quarter asked…none given!

Tarkington over Bryan Rudder by like 5 I think Galena Park over Tarkington by like 17 or 18. Splendora is in coverage area I think they lost to GP by 10 or 12 and beat Rudder by 20.

When he 'stays out of his own way' (Izzo calls it another thing I can't say on here) IMO he's the best PG in the country.

That PG for State is so good.

33 straight years for Newton 14 straight years for PNG

Alan Dershowitz: "So by the standards that this guy, Thomas Massie, has espoused, he should be impeached because he is violating the Constitution." "He's saying that Hegseth should be impeached for violating the Constitution, but he's calling for impeachment on grounds that were explicitly rejected by the framers of the Constitution."

Lufkin missed that opportunity after Outlaw passed away. It was still a pretty desirable job at that point. We allowed Quick and staff to stay here far too long. Maybe at first, but he lost to Nacogdoches in just his 2nd and 3rd years in charge. That shoulda been enough right there to want a change.

The only thing I will say, it’s not boring. Obnoxious, but not boring 😂 The main guy can’t be told wrong. He knows everything. Don’t believe me, just ask him 😅

Silsbee is currently playing with 4 varsity players (1 starter). The rest are freshmen and JV players playing up. Silsbee is waiting on about 8-9 football players to fill out varsity roster (3-4 starters). The bulk of their scoring will come from this group. Silsbee will have at least 2 freshmen on varsity this season with one pushing for starting time.

Massey projections has this one 48-13 Vidor

Next rankings will be posted on Nov. 30

WOS now 23 straight. Missed 99 2000 went to state Missed in 01-03 Strange how that happens

Last time png missed was 2012

This was sent to me from the Lufkin Sports Forum: Tough news tonight. Coach Carl Abseck will officially resign Tuesday as AD and HC at Lufkin High School. Coach Matt Kuykendall left this morning. Also leaving will be Coach Chris Fudge who came with Abseck. Coach Abseck spoke to the Panther team this evening. Coach Danny Cowgill will remain as interim HC until a new HC and AD ae found. There has been growth and progress in the football program in the two years with Abseck, the sub-varsity teams have grown in numbers and talent all because of his work. This is all new to me so I will post the official news later. I want to express a big Thank You for his time here and it's been a privilege to know him these past two years.

19 consecutive for Silsbee.

11th season streak here in Port Arthur Texas.

Not one of the schools you have listed, but EC is on a 10 year streak. However, they did have a 21 year streak before missing out in the 2016 season thus making it 31 of the last 32.

5AD1 Region 3 La Porte vs Northbrook Thursday, November 12 7:30 La Porte

Disagree strongly. He had all night to do it. Do it in the first half against kids who haven’t played both ways all night against a superior opponent. The game was never in doubt. He put his starters back in up 50 when Warren was on the goal line trying to score. You want to throw the ball with your backup QB don’t do it with 2 minutes on the game clock. His team may be full of winners but they didn’t learn sportsmanship from him last night.