Longview gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 41-16 margin over the Lufkin Panthers. The victory continues a trend for the Lobos in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won nine in a row.
MASON WASHINGTON
| 08/29/25 vs Lufkin | 68 |
| 11/08/24 @ Royse City | 1 |
| 11/01/24 vs North Forney | 8 |
| 10/18/24 vs Tyler Legacy | 2 |
| 10/04/24 vs Rockwall | 14 |
| 09/20/24 vs Ruston | 69 |
Longview's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but MASON WASHINGTON led the charge by rushing for 68 yards and a pair of TDs on only six carries. That's the most rushing yards WASHINGTON has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was JOHNNY HAMILTON, who rushed for 93 yards on only 11 carries.
Longview and Lufkin should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. The Lobos (ranked 18th) will meet Marshall (ranked 92nd) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Lufkin will face off against Nacogdoches at 7:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (133 vs. 534).
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