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.
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 (1935â€"1945) and Milburn “Catfish†Smith (1954â€"1958). Official
Notable alumni
- Chris Demarais, Internet personality, RoosterTeeth
- Jeb Blount, NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders Quarterback
- Shawn Byrdsong, American football player
- Mike Clark, Place kicker for Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. On Cowboys Super Bowl VI team.
- Bobby Collier, former NFL player; Los Angeles Rams, 1951
- Chris Davis, MLB All-Star. Played for Texas Rangers. Now the everyday first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles.
- Don Fambrough, Former head football coach at the University of Kansas
- Tony Goolsby, former member of the 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, United States Navy SEAL
- Robert Henson (American football), NFL Washington Redskins Linebacker
- Eddie Hill, NHRA drag racing champion
- Chris Ivory, NFL New York Jets
- Malcolm Kelly, NFL former Washington Redskins Wide Receiver
- Matthew McConaughey, Oscar Award Winning film actor
- Austin Meyers, Emmy Award Winning Editor, Visual Effects
- Diane Patrick, member of the Texas House of Representatives from Arlington
- Josh Scobee, NFL Jacksonville Jaguars kicker
- James Street, football and baseball player for the Texas Longhorns
- Bobby Taylor (football player), NFL former NFL defensive back
- Russell Terrell, background vocalist
- Jose Francisco Torres, Pachuca Midfielder U.S. Men's National Soccer Team Member
- David Wesley, former NBA guard
- Trent Williams, NFL Washington Redskins offensive tackle
Lee Supercinski, 1991, Emmy award winning television producer
References
External links
- Longview ISD
- Lobo Football Website
