Longview had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They secured a 7-3 W over the Lufkin Panthers. Given the Lobos' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 14th, while the Panthers are ranked 107th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Kelvin Washington had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown.
Longview's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Da'Kayden Carter and Bradley WILLIAMS. Carter didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended two passes in addition to snagging an interception. Kason Brooks was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Longview was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 266 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 176 rushing yards in 11 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Longview will square off against Marshall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lufkin, they will face off against Nacogdoches at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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