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Longview overwhelms Lufkin in rivalry matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:29 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Longview overwhelms Lufkin in rivalry matchup

Summary

Longview hosted Lufkin in their latest rivalry game on August 29, 2026, where they secured a decisive victory with a final score of 59-7. Longview's head coach, John King, returned after treatment for mouth cancer, having last coached this match in the previous season. Longview quarterback Tre Hamilton emphasized the importance of unity and leadership on the team in light of Coach King's absence. Following this win, Longview will prepare for their home opener against the Marshall Mavericks next week, while Lufkin looks to improve as they face the Nacogdoches Dragons on the road.

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By the Numbers

•Final score: Longview 59, Lufkin 7
•John King returns as Longview's head coach after cancer treatment
•Tre Hamilton highlights team leadership in Coach King's absence
•Longview prepares for home opener against the Marshall Mavericks
•Lufkin seeks first win of the season against Nacogdoches Dragons

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5:29 AMYahoo Sports — Longview beats Lufkin for 89th rivalry match

What they're saying

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LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) — After a battle with cancer, the Lobos Head Coach John King is back for the Longview-Lufkin rivalry, the final game he coached last season before undergoing surgery for mouth cancer. FINAL SCORE: Longview 59 – Lufkin 7 “We know he is always watching us, and even though he’s not here, we […]
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