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Coach: John King
Mascot: Lobos
Region: 2
District: 11-5A
2010: 10-5 D2 State Semifinalist (L Denton Guyer, 27-28)

PROGRAM

Longview made a very successful return to 5A after two years down in 4A.  The Lobos continued to add to their district title run of seven straight and qualified for their third straight state semifinal.  Longview won a state championship in 1937 and were also state finalists in 1997.

OFFENSE

Returning Starters: 2

Unit Rankings
Backfield:
Receivers:
Offensive Line:

Key Players
QB Bivins Carraway, Junior (5’11 185 4.7)
RB J’Haston Faggins, Senior (’10 1st All-District)
WR Eric Hawkins, Senior (6’0 175 4.3)

Players to Watch
RB Tory White, Junior (5’11 175 4.4)
FB Deontre Wilson, Senior (6’0 215 4.7)
WR Donterius Jackson, Senior (5’11 175 4.5)
WR Dorian Leonard, Sophomore (6’4 190 4.6)
TE Braden King, Senior (6’3 220 4.8)
TE Colin Jeter, Junior (6’4 195 4.7)
OL Clark Orren, Senior (6’2 230)
OL/DL Zacoveyan Henderson, Sophomore (6’1 240)
ATH Deionte’ Wall, Sophomore (5’9 165 4.4)

DEFENSE

Returning Defensive Starters: 4

Unit Rankings
Defensive Line:
Linebackers:
Secondary:

Key Players
NT Cornelius Williams, Junior (’10 2nd All-District)
LB Demarkus Lathan, Junior (’10 1st All-District)
LB Jordan Burton, Senior (’10 1st All-District)

Players to Watch
ROV Larry Thomas, Senior (6’2 205 4.6)
DT Jaylan Porter, Junior (5’11 200 4.6)
LB Khody Hubbard, Senior (5’9 195 4.5)
CB Jaylon Lawson, Junior (5’9 165 4.4)
CB Davatrick Cooks, Junior (5’11 180 4.5)
CB Jaylen Webster, Sophomore (6’0 180 4.5)
DB Stephon Maxey, Sophomore (6’0 180 4.5)
DB Nakia Brown, Senior (5’9 175 4.5)
DB Tyson Dixon, Senior (6’1 175 4.4)

SCHEDULE

THE BOTTOM LINE

Offense: They don’t put up huge numbers on offense, buy they’ve always been good enough to win.  The Lobos do their work out of the Pro I formation and have the luxury of handing the ball of to senior J’Haston Faggins again in 2011.  Faggins put up 1236 yards on 219 carries and 13 tds as a junior. The skill positions are deep with young talent, 6’4 sophomore wide receiver Dorian Leonard is a name to remember. In order for this unit to live up to their potential, they’ll need to shore up the offensive line and protect the football.

Defense: Defensively, four starters plus several others with experience are back.  Three of their stars from 2010 are back in NT Cornelius Williams (12 TFL), junior LB Demarkus Lathan (125 tackles, 10 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 int), and LB Jordan Burton (110 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 int, 2 pbu).  This unit is but extremely fast and tough. These guys make coming to Lobo Stadium a nightmare for visiting opponents.  They’ll be among the top defenses in 5A again.

Overrated if: It’s pretty hard to find a reason why a program that has been to three straight state semifinals would be overrated in the top 10.  Inexperience at quarterback always brings up a few question marks.

Underrated if: The talented sophomore class makes an instant impact.