LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - After two seasons, Lufkin athletic director and head football coach Carl Abseck has submitted his resignation.

Since being hired in January 2025, Abseck led the panthers to a 13-9 record and a trip to the area round of the playoffs in his first season.

Lufkin ISD says it will focus its immediate planning on maintaining continuity in the athletic department, addressing immediate leadership needs and establishing a timeline for Abseck's successor.