Longview is 4-0 against Rockwall-Heath since October of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Longview Lobos will venture away from home to take on the Rockwall-Heath Hawks at 7:30 p.m. Longview is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Longview made easy work of Tyler Legacy and carried off a 38-15 victory. Considering the Lobos have won four games by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Longview's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Maverick Rowe, who threw for 166 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. 92 of those passing yards were hauled in by Jaden Hurndon, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Longview was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 288 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in 17 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Longview's defense made their presence known, laying out Zach Davis. five times. The heavy lifting was done by Kason Brooks and Isaiah Horton, who racked up four sacks between them. Brooks is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last eight games he's played dating back to last season. Longview got some further help from Brenden Reese: he forced a fumble and made 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Rockwall-Heath). They breezed by Royse City on the road to the tune of 52-14 on Friday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Hawks with their most commanding win of the season.
Rockwall-Heath's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Carter Zahm, who gained 133 total yards and three touchdowns, and Prosper Neal, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. Another player making a difference was Landen Dutka, who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Longview's record is now 5-2. As for Rockwall-Heath, their record now sits at 3-4.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Longview has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 279.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Rockwall-Heath struggles in that department as they've been averaging 203.6. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Longview against Rockwall-Heath in their previous meeting back in October of 2019, as the squad secured a 49-13 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Rockwall-Heath's Josh Hoover, who threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Longview to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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