[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E51-E52]
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  HONORING THE LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL LOBOS, 2018 CLASS 6A DIVISION II 
                  TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. LOUIE GOHMERT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 16, 2019

  Mr. GOHMERT. Madam Speaker, it may have taken eighty-one years, but 
the doggedness and passion that fueled the city of Longview, Texas, to 
harness the great oil boom and a state championship title in 1937 has 
once again proven undauntable--resulting in the Longview High School 
Lobos capturing the top rung in Texas high school athletics to become 
the 2018 Class 6A Division II Texas State High School Football 
Champions.
  As the Lobos' fight song attests, the team was determined to ``circle 
in and hit them hard'' when facing the tangle with the Beaumont West 
Brook Bruins, culminating in a thrilling 35-34 victory for the Wolf 
Pack in front of a spectacular throng numbering more than 48,000 
strong, a big majority of which were apparently loyal Lobos fans.
  The down-to-the-wire fight was the culmination of a perfect 16-0 
season for the Lobos, and was even more gratifying since the Lobos had 
faced West Brook in the playoffs for three straight years. This was the 
first opportunity, however, for the two teams to grapple for the state 
trophy.
  This represented the first top tier title opportunity for the Lobos 
after decades of near misses and close calls, providing passionate fans 
a long season to bask in the momentum and a history making trip to 
capture state wide bragging rights.
  Though the Lobos were down at halftime 28 to 20, they certainly were 
not out because of their heart, their talent, their coaching and their 
community support. This was a Longview team that simply refused to stay 
down, and refused to lose.
  And the Lobos earned those bragging rights in spectacular fashion, 
coming from behind in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter to 
secure a fantastic win. Trailing Beaumont West Brook 34-29 with 8:17 
left in the 4th quarter, Quarterback Haynes King's outstanding passing 
pushed the Lobos offense to West Brook's red zone. Stalwart running 
back Jessie Anderson then punched through to the end zone, giving the 
Lobos a 35-34 lead with 4:42 left in the game. The Lobos were ahead by 
one, but played the odds and went for two points in case West Brook 
tried a field goal. Though the extra two-point conversion was 
unsuccessful, the two were unneeded because of the way the Lobo 
defense, yet again, rose to the occasion and crushed the Bruins' 
comeback attempt along with their hopes for victory.
  No question Beaumont West Brook deserved to be in the State 
Championship, had an absolutely fabulous team, and played a stellar 
game. But the Longview Lobos proved they had everything a fan could 
want in an unbeatable football team. They made Longview, Gregg County, 
and all East Texas swell with pride.
  The game's Offensive Most Valuable Player was Lobo quarterback Haynes 
King who was 16-of-27 for 423 passing yards. He connected on two 
touchdown passes and rushed for a touchdown as part of his 65 rushing 
yards.
  Kamden Perry secured a Class 6A state championship game record of 8 
catches for 218 yards including a 77-yard touchdown catch. Perry's 
amazing reception record was joined by Kaden Kearbey's great catches 
that added another 87 yards, which included a touchdown on a 40-yard 
catch.
  Kyas Moore, who also has another year to play with the Lobos, caught 
a breathtaking pass that took Longview 54 yards down the field on their 
4th quarter go-ahead drive.
  Though Jessie Anderson's total rushing yards was not his high this 
year, he showed once again how incredibly valuable he is to this 
championship team. His two touchdowns on two punishing runs showed him 
to be a weapon that is anything but secret. In fact, his second 
touchdown was the final and go-ahead score of the game.
  The Lobo defense showed the huge crowd at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington 
that both sides of the ball deserved to be State Champs. Tyshawn Taylor 
made 11 brutal tackles, including pairing with a crashing hit by 
Ja'Vontae Writt, creating a final Bruin drive-stop because of its 
recovery by Micheal Martin with 1:02 left in the game.
  The Defensive Most Valuable Player was Jephaniah Lister with a team-
high 12 tackles. Yet another defensive standout was Isiah Rodgers who 
had 10 tackles and one broken up pass. Of course the play of Robert 
Pierce and Jaylon Allen have to be mentioned as they both participated 
in an important sack.
  As many college and pro teams have learned, a team must have a good 
kicker to be of championship caliber which is exactly what the Lobos 
have in J.K. Martin, who kicked a fourth quarter 28-yard field goal, 
and four times prevented any runback at all with touchbacks in the end 
zone. He also showed college quality in averaging 44 yards on his two 
punts.
  Proving who had the better offense not only with the score, Longview 
had 569 yards of total offense compared to 493 by West Brook.
  After the Lobo go-ahead score in the 4th quarter, West Brook Bruins 
took the Lobo kick off and began their drive to try to retake the lead. 
But that is when the crushing blow created the fumble Martin recovered. 
Even then the game was not on ice until a first down was made by a long 
run by Keilyn Williams to create a first and goal with only 2:08 to 
play, but Longview showed its grace in victory by taking a knee until 
the clock ran out and the Lobos' stellar win was secure.
  It is an esteemed honor to pay tribute to the members of the 2018 
state championship Longview Lobos team: Otarvio Buchanan, Jephaniah 
Lister, Kybrien Jackson-Jamerson, Ja'vontae Writt, Ty'monyahe Abney, 
Jessie Anderson, Cedric Hopkins, Dylan Davis, Jacob Johnson, Daquavion 
Randall, Jy'christon Baxter, Haynes King, Marqualon Haynes, Kamden 
Perry, Jayden Williams, Jecoby Jackson, Jordan Malone, Spiro Mijalis, 
Da'kiemion Mumphrey, Datravious Nelson, Micheal Martin, Markevion 
Haynes, J.K. Martin, Tyree Hale, Kameron Sublett, Keith Halton, Dalton 
Serrato, Kaden Kearbey, Jacobie Bowman, Keilyn Williams, Patrick Webb, 
Cameron Wilson, Jakobe Ross, Isiah Rodgers, Jaharious Jones, Jamien 
Horne, Dezmond Armstrong, Reginald Hutchins, De'leon Jones, Tainique 
Taylor, Aisaiah Taylor, Charlie Templeton, Shannon Jackson, Kevin 
Jones, Robert Vinson, Tyshawn Taylor, De'cameron Thomas, Kaden 
Meredith, Jacorey Valentine, Lavayvian Godlock, Davyon Mitchell, 
Laqualon Hale, Asiyas Hall, Alex Zulueta, Hunter Jones, Coy Sanders,

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Corey Evans, Davian Reese, Harvey Boyd, Dasabrian Parker, Logan 
Noguera, Logan Peters, Dakirin Buchanan, Ruben Flores, Robert Pierce, 
Xavier Blanton, Andrew Beltran, Brandon Snyder, Bryant Arthur III, 
Timothy Polk, Syre Moore, Kaleb Snoddy, Jahkamian Carr, Daniel Mancha, 
Devin Brooks, Bailey Smith, Xabier Evans, Isaiah George, Joaquin Tovar, 
Leundrae Craven, Brady Miller, Kevon Green, Brian Bell, Jacob Warner, 
Marcus Williams, Alessandro Lazalde, Marcus Harry, Gavin Roberts, 
Jhy'mhriyon Gay, Jamie Jones, Connor Cox, Parker Cox, Cedric Smith, 
Daniel Warner, Lakeithan Duffey, Jonathan Tutt, Logan Washburn, Eliyjah 
Cox, Elijah Byrd, Malik Miller, Da'qwaylen Reed, Tavion Sterling, 
Trevor Ford, David Parks, Kaylon Allen, Damykal Mcmillan, Anthony 
Parker, Jakeilan Howard, Quintele Jackson, Kyas Moore, Trevor N. 
Tamplin, Miguel Maldonado, Daze Wallace, Kenterias Parker, Asriel 
Jones, Austin Pencheon, Jorge Rebollar, Samuel Mijalis, Jhailon Braden, 
Asontte Smith, Aiden Diaz, Jaydyn James-Rollins, Michael Mavhunga, 
Antonio Onofre, Sawyer Goram-Welch, Joe Jones, Kiyaus Ingram, Owen 
Kuenemann, Spencer Powell, Jonathon Davis, Jared Reese, Carlos Vazquez, 
Jordan Wallace, and Jaylon Allen.
  The Lobos are a perfect representation of what can be accomplished 
when a team possesses both perseverance and discipline, combined with 
motivation, guidance, and resolve from an experienced and proficient 
coaching staff. Among those individuals committed to ``Making A 
Difference: One Student At A Time'' are: Superintendent Dr. James 
Wilcox; Assistant Superintendent Secondary Education James Brewer, 
Athletic Director/Head Football Coach John King; Assistant Athletic 
Director Johnny Hamilton; Football Staff consisting of Oscar Wilson, 
Chris Vallery, Jon Writt, C.J. Lottinger, David Ashley, Casey Pearce, 
Randy Huffstickler, Scott Hartt, Chris Lashley, Brandon Bonds, Trevor 
Murphy, Brad Faulkner, Tracy Carpenter, Jalen Claiborne, Robert Hanna, 
Cade Carnett; Athletic Trainers Deirdre Scotter, Jessica Hill, Kristin 
Croley; as well as Band Director Tommy Moore, Viewette Director Deborah 
Mcgowan, and Cheerleader Sponsor Heather Gee.
  It is with great pride that I join with the citizens of Longview, as 
well as the entire First District of Texas, in congratulating the 
Longview Lobos on their State Football Championship. This is an 
outstanding accomplishment, and may God continue to bless these young 
people, along with their families, friends and neighbors in Longview.

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