Fri 10/23, 2026, 7:30 PM | Lumberton HS | District 9-4A Division I (UIL)
By Tori Dixon, Gridiron Gumbo
The setup
Both on losing streaks; Lumberton seeking first district win.
T-Rohn says: Livingston at Lumberton, both on losing streaks. Something’s gotta give, and both fan bases are hoping it’s the other one.
Records, results & standings
- CONFIRMED (MaxPreps team schedule, checked Oct. 19): Livingston 4-3, 1-2 district (5th). Results: L 33-0 @Rusk, W 61-50 Anahuac, W 34-6 Kirbyville, W 62-13 Austin, W 21-14 Liberty*, L 42-13 @LC-M*, L 25-22 Bridge City*.
- CONFIRMED (MaxPreps team schedule, checked Oct. 19): Lumberton 2-5, 0-3 district (7th). Results: L 34-24 Beaumont United, W 25-6 @Kirbyville, L 14-7 @Jasper, W 38-19 Lee, L 31-10 @Bridge City*, L 63-34 Vidor*, L 20-15 @Hargrave*.
- REPORTED (Beaumont Enterprise ‘In the huddle’ district preview, Aug 2026): Lumberton head coach Chase McDonald; Lumberton went 6-1 in district in 2025.
* = district game
Storylines & stakes
- Lumberton needs a win to stay alive for the playoffs, a year after going 6-1 in district (REPORTED). Livingston (1-2) can climb back into the top four.
- Lumberton lost 20-15 at Hargrave last week.
- Playoff format: UIL normally advances the top four teams in each district (general UIL format, REPORTED).
Styles & coaching notes
T-Rohn says: Big Thicket country in late October: tall pines, cool air and a parking lot that smells like brisket. Livingston fans, don’t get lost following the smoke.
The pick
TAKE: Livingston 29, Lumberton 24 — Livingston beat Liberty 21-14 and has scored 61 and 62 in wins (MaxPreps); Lumberton is 0-3 in district and gave up 63 to Vidor.
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