Lufkin tops Rudder in battle of unbeatens

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Rudder Rangers lost their first game of the season after a 71-51 loss to Lufkin Tuesday night at the Armory on the Rudder High School campus.

Rudder got a game high 21 points from Kentun King, while Kevin Holmes added 10, Daniel Price tossing in 8 and Brandon Cooks contributing 6.

Brandon Walker had 20 points for Lufkin (4-0) as the Panthers remained unbeaten on the year.

Rudder (3-1) will step back on the court Thursday to take part in the Madisonville Tournament. The Rangers will play Mexia at noon and 11th ranked Crockett in Class 3A at 3 p.m.