East Texas Sports

09/08/2026

🏐LAMAR HALL OF HONOR LEGEND: THE STORY OF BARBARA COMEAUX🏐

From standout player to coaching legend — Barbara Comeaux built a legacy that shaped generations in Southeast Texas.

A graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Comeaux went on to star at Lamar University as a four-year setter, helping lead the Lady Cardinals to four straight AIAW district titles and back-to-back state championships in 1967 and 1968.

But it’s what she did next that made history.

Taking over the Port Neches-Groves program in 1971, Comeaux transformed the Rock-a-noos into a powerhouse — winning three state championships in 1972, 1979 and 1981, including the school’s first state title in any sport since 1955.

Over nearly five decades on the sideline, she built one of the most dominant programs in Texas history — finishing with 1,285 career wins, all at PNG, and becoming the winningest volleyball coach in state history at the time of her retirement.

Her teams made the postseason 36 consecutive years, a testament to sustained excellence rarely seen at any level.

Comeaux’s impact reached far beyond wins and titles — earning her induction into the Lamar University Cardinal Hall of Honor in 2000 and the Texas Girls Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2016.

A pioneer. A winner. A legend.

Barbara Comeaux — a name that will always define greatness in Texas high school volleyball.

Port Neches-Groves ISD

09/08/2026

🚨 WELCOME HOME, JORVORSKIE LANE! 🤠🏈

The Texas Desperados are proud to officially introduce Jorvorskie Lane as our General Manager for the inaugural 2027 season!

A Lufkin native, former Texas A&M standout, and former NFL fullback with the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jorvorskie brings a wealth of football knowledge, leadership, and hometown pride back to East Texas.

As General Manager, Lane will play a major role in building the Desperados both on and off the field—working alongside our coaching staff on player personnel while helping lead sponsorship development, community outreach, and public relations.

This is bigger than football. It’s about bringing people with deep East Texas roots together to build something Lufkin can call its own.

Welcome to the Desperados family, GM Jorvorskie Lane!

⭐ TEXAS DESPERADOS | LUFKIN DRIVEN | 2027 ⭐

09/07/2026

Championship POG: Jaxson Hebert & Rob Davis
Jaxson: 3.1 IP, 2H, 0 ER
Rob: 3.2 IP, 4H, 0 ER
TX Grays 15u Shifflet

09/07/2026

These boys were on fire last weekend winning their 14u tournament!

09/07/2026

Lufkin Daily News sports editor Edwin Quarles held a question-and-answer session with Lufkin head football coach Carl Abseck Monday morning. Lufkin is looking to regroup after a season-opening loss with the Nacogdoches Dragons heading to town Friday. (Click on the story in the comments. Story by EDWIN QUARLES/The Lufkin Daily News, photo by T2 Creative)

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

What did we tell you⁉️ LUMBERJACK FOOTBALL. IS. BACK. 🪓

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