SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 197
WHEREAS, The Longview High School football team brought
its championship quest to a triumphant close by winning the 2018
University Interscholastic League 6A Division 2 state title on
December 22 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, This marked the first state crown for the Lobos
since 1937, and the team got the job done in impressive fashion,
compiling a perfect 16-0 record; along the way, they dominated
their regular season opponents and captured the district crown
before going on to excel in postseason battles; opening the
playoffs with a win against Copperas Cove, Longview then
dispatched Prosper, Vandegrift, Westfield, and Tascosa High
Schools to earn their spot in the championship game; and
WHEREAS, Facing off against Beaumont West Brook High
School with the title on the line, Longview took an early lead but
trailed by eight points at intermission; the squad battled its
way back in the second half and claimed the lead on a two-yard
touchdown run with 4:42 remaining; the Lobo defense then rose to
the occasion by forcing a turnover on the ensuing West Brook
drive, and when the final seconds ticked off the clock, the
Longview faithful celebrated a nail-biting 35-34 victory; and
WHEREAS, The Lobos' success was the result of a true team
effort, with each member of the roster providing valuable
contributions over the course of the season; these dedicated
athletes benefited from the expertise and leadership of head
coach John King and his staff; and
WHEREAS, The players of the Longview High School football
team demonstrated admirable skill and determination in winning
the state crown and compiling a flawless record against top
competition, and they will cherish their memories of this
exemplary accomplishment for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Longview High School
football team on winning the 2018 University Interscholastic
League 6A Division 2 state championship and extend to the team's
players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the Longview High School football team as an
expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate