The Lufkin High School junior varsity boys soccer team took third place in its first tournament of the year, held earlier this month in Longview.

The Panthers won their first match, beating Forney 1-0. On the tournament’s second day, Longview beat the JV Pack 4-1. The Panthers beat Palestine 7-0 in their last match to earn third place in the tournament.

“It was a difficult tournament,” said Isaac Olivares, a center back for the Panthers. “They had really good teams, but overall it was fun and enjoyable. We came in third place, which is not that bad.”

Sterling Meyers is the head coach of the JV Panthers. Members of the team include Garrett Goforth (goalkeeper), Suriel Bucio (goalkeeper), Jared Del Angel (defender), Joaquin Garcia (defender), Corbin Harris (defender), Isaac Olivares (defender), Miguel Olalde (midfielder), Oscar Olivares (defender), Juan Padron (midfielder), Austin Wyckoff (midfielder), Carter williams (defender), Rey Segural (midfielder), Grant Ashby (defender), Edwin Cebrian (midfielder), Eddie Vargas (forward), Daniel Rivera (D), Armando Casteneda (M), Armando Calzadilla (GK), Brayan Pedormo (defender), Yair Orta (forward), Emanuel Orta (midfielder), Cutter McPherson (midfielder), Israel Galarza (midfielder), Avieon Garcia (midfielder), Christian Fanco (midfielder) and Cathan Deason (defender).