LUFKIN -- The Bryan Viking baseball team posted a 6-1 win over Lufkin tonight at Morris Frank Park in the area round of the state playoffs. Sean Weatherford kept the Panthers off balance most of the night giving up just 1 run while striking out 14.

Bryan can close out the best of 3 series with one more win. Game 2 will be Saturday afternoon at 3 with a 3rd and decisive game to follow if the Vikings don't win game 2.