Longview High School
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Longview High School is a public, co-educational
5A high school
serving grades nine
to twelve
in Longview, Texas
(USA
). The school serves as the secondary
campus of the Longview Independent School District
. The school was founded in 1874 as the Longview Male and Female Institute, and the first permanent structure was established in 1885.
Longview High's colors are green and white and its mascot is the Lobo.
, on the campus of Longview High School. The Lobos returned to the State Final game in 1997 but suffered a 24-3 loss to the hands of the Katy Tigers. Longview had been undefeated going into the game and ranked No. 3 in the country. Longview played in their third State Championship game in 2008 as they were realigned to Class 4A. Lake Travis kept the 70+ year old streak intact with a 48-23 victory over the Lobos. In 2009, the Lobos made their fourth State Championship appearance and 2nd consecutive (a first in school history) setting up a rematch against Lake Travis. The game ended 24-17 infavor of the Cavaliers and the Lobos found themselves empty handed once again. With the 2010 Realignment, the Lobos moved back up to Class 5A. A number of high profile coaches guided the Lobos over time, including P.E. “Pete” Shotwell
(1935–1945) and Milburn “Catfish” Smith
(1954–1958).
The girls basketball team won the 5A State championship in 1984 and the boys basketball team won the 5A State Championship in 1992.
In 2009, the Lady Lobo soccer team reached the Regional Final (6 rounds in) for the first time in their history.
In 1990, Chad Clark was the 5A boys Singles State Champion in tennis.
Official Lobo Football Website
Coeducation
Mixed-sex education, also known as coeducation or co-education, is the integrated education of male and female persons in the same institution. It is the opposite of single-sex education...
5A high school
High school
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serving grades nine
Ninth grade
Ninth grade is the ninth post-kindergarten year of school education in some school systems. The students are 13 to 15 years of age, depending on when their birthday occurs. Depending on the school district, ninth grade is usually the first year of high school....
to twelve
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
in Longview, Texas
Longview, Texas
Longview is a city in Gregg and Harrison Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 80,455. Most of the city is located in Gregg County, of which it is the county seat; only a small part extends into the western part of neighboring Harrison County. It is...
(USA
United States
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). The school serves as the secondary
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
campus of the Longview Independent School District
Longview Independent School District
Longview Independent School District is a public school district based in Longview, Texas .In addition to serving most of Longview, the district serves the city of Lakeport, most of Easton, and rural areas in eastern Gregg County....
. The school was founded in 1874 as the Longview Male and Female Institute, and the first permanent structure was established in 1885.
Longview High's colors are green and white and its mascot is the Lobo.
Athletics
The school's athletic program is highlighted by its football team. While the football program only has one State Championship to its name, the team has been one of the most winningest teams in Texas history. With over 600 wins to its name, the Longview Lobo team has won over 30 district championship (most coming since 1967). 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 StadiumLobo Stadium
Lobo Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium on the campus of Longview High School in Longview, Texas. Opened in 1976, Lobo Stadium is one of the premier stadiums in all of Texas High School Football...
, on the campus of Longview High School. The Lobos returned to the State Final game in 1997 but suffered a 24-3 loss to the hands of the Katy Tigers. Longview had been undefeated going into the game and ranked No. 3 in the country. Longview played in their third State Championship game in 2008 as they were realigned to Class 4A. Lake Travis kept the 70+ year old streak intact with a 48-23 victory over the Lobos. In 2009, the Lobos made their fourth State Championship appearance and 2nd consecutive (a first in school history) setting up a rematch against Lake Travis. The game ended 24-17 infavor of the Cavaliers and the Lobos found themselves empty handed once again. With the 2010 Realignment, the Lobos moved back up to Class 5A. A number of high profile coaches guided the Lobos over time, including P.E. “Pete” Shotwell
P. E. Shotwell
P. E. "Pete" Shotwell was an American football coach.Shotwell was a 1916 graduate of Texas State University. He began coaching at Cisco High School in 1916 and later moved to Abilene High School...
(1935–1945) and Milburn “Catfish” Smith
Milburn Smith
- Further reading :...
(1954–1958).
The girls basketball team won the 5A State championship in 1984 and the boys basketball team won the 5A State Championship in 1992.
In 2009, the Lady Lobo soccer team reached the Regional Final (6 rounds in) for the first time in their history.
In 1990, Chad Clark was the 5A boys Singles State Champion in tennis.
Official Lobo Football Website
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