Longview High School (colloquially known as LHS) is a public high school located in the city of Longview, Texas, in Gregg County, United States and classified as a 6A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Longview Independent School District located in central Gregg County. The school was founded in 1874 as the Longview Male and Female Institute, and the first permanent structure was established in 1885. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
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Athletics
The Longview Lobos compete in the following sports
Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Soccer, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball
State Titles
- Boys Basketball
- 1992(5A)
- Girls Basketball
- 1984(5A)
- Football
- 1937(All)
Football
The school's athletic program is highlighted by its football team. The Lobos won their first state championship in 1937 with a 19-12 victory over Wichita Falls. The game was played on Christmas Day in the Cotton Bowl. Longview plays at Lobo Stadium, on the campus of Longview High School. A number of high-profile coaches have guided the Lobos over time, including P.E. "Pete" Shotwell (1935-1945) and Milburn "Catfish" Smith (1954-1958). Official
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Notable alumni
- Jeb Blount, NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders quarterback
- Shawn Byrdsong, football player
- Mike Clark, kicker for Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, member of Cowboys Super Bowl VI team
- Bobby Collier, former NFL player; Los Angeles Rams, 1951
- Chris Davis, MLB All-Star first baseman for Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles
- Don Fambrough, former head football coach at University of Kansas
- Tony Goolsby, former member of Texas House of Representatives from Dallas County
- Bruce Greer, award-winning musician, 1980
- Chubby Grigg, NFL former Cleveland Browns offensive and defensive tackle
- Kristy Hawkins, IFBB professional bodybuilder
- Thomas (Tom) Hall, Navy SEAL
- Robert Henson, NFL Washington Redskins linebacker
- Eddie Hill, NHRA drag racing champion
- Chris Ivory, NFL running back, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets
- Malcolm Kelly, NFL former Washington Redskins wide receiver
- Matthew McConaughey, Academy Award-winning film actor
- Diane Patrick, member of Texas House of Representatives from Arlington
- Josh Scobee, NFL Jacksonville Jaguars kicker
- James Street, football and baseball player for Texas Longhorns
- Bobby Taylor, NFL former NFL defensive back, Philadelphia Eagles
- Jose Francisco Torres, Pachuca midfielder, U.S. men's national soccer team player
- David Wesley, former NBA guard
- Trent Williams, NFL Washington Redskins offensive tackle
References
External links
- Longview ISD
- Lobo Football Website
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