Class 5A Division I State Semi-Final: Longview vs Aledo

[LoboFan07]

LONGVIEW LOBOS (14-0) VS ALEDO BEARCATS (12-2)

DATE: Saturday, December 10th, 2022
TIME: 2:00 PM
LOCATION: John E. Kincaide Stadium in Dallas, Texas
LONGVIEW BROADCAST: 106.5 FM JACK FM
ALEDO BROADCAST: 92.1 HANK FM

SERIES TIED 0-0-0

The two schools have never played a non-district contest.
The two schools have never played a game is a district contest.
The two schools have never played a playoff contest.
The two schools have never played at a neutral location.
The two schools have never played at Longview.
The two schools have never played at Aledo.
The two schools have never played at John E. Kincaide Stadium.
The two schools have never played on December 10th.

LAST FIVE GAMES IN SERIES:
First meeting.
FULL GAME LOG

GAME PREVIEW & SERIES REVIEW:
Coming Soon.

CLASS 5A DIVISION I REGION FINALS GAMES:
Aledo 42, Burleson Centennial 21
Longview 37, Mansfield Timberview 21
College Station 26, Smithson Valley 21
PSJA North, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial

CLASS 5A DIVISION I SEMI-FINAL GAMES:
12/10 - W3 Aledo (12-2) vs W7 Longview (14-0) - John E. Kincaide Stadium (Dallas)
12/?? - R11 College Station (12-2) vs W14 Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial (12-2)/W15 PSJA North (14-0) - TBD (TBD)

WHAT’S AT STAKE:
The winner of today’s game game will take on the winner of College Station vs Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial/PSJA North in the Class 5A Division I Championship.

LONGVIEW LOBOS
Record: 14-0 (7-0)
District: 7-5A Division I
Coach: John King (211-44 in 19 seasons) (Playoffs: 49-17)
First Year of Football: 1909
All-Time Record: 770-355-52 (Playoffs: 78-44-1)
Playoff Appearances: 48
Last Playoff Appearance: 2021, Class 5A Division I Regional Round
State Championships (2): 1937 (1A), 2018 (6A D2)
State Championship Appearances (5): 1937 (1A), 1997 (5A D1), 2008 (4A D1), 2009 (4A D1), 2018 (6A D2)
SCHEDULE:
08.26 - at McKinney Boyd - Win 36-10
09.02 - vs Marshall - Win 48-11
09.09 - at Tyler Legacy - Win 69-0
09.16 - at Lufkin - Win 56-7
09.23 - vs Lancaster - Win 21-13
10.07 - vs Forney - Win 46-7
10.14 - at North Mesquite - Win 42-19
10.21 - vs McKinney North - Win 49-7
10.27 - at Tyler - Win 42-3
11.03 - vs West Mesquite - Win 70-0
11.11 - Bi-District: Crosby - Win 49-15
11.18 - Area: Frisco Lone Star - Win 38-17
11.25 - Regional: Port Arthur Memorial - Win 51-7
12.02 - Quarterfinal: Mansfield Timberview - Win 37-21
12.10 - Semi-Final: Aledo

ALEDO BEARCATS
Record: 12-2 (8-0)
District: 3-5A Division I
Coach: Tim Buchanan (267-57-3 in 25 seasons) (Playoffs: 79-14)
First Year of Football: 1946
All-Time Record: 600-292-10 (Playoffs: 117-28-1)
Playoff Appearances: 40
Last Playoff Appearance: 2021, Class 5A Division II Regional Round
State Championships (10): 1998 (3A D1), 2009 (4A D1), 2010 (4A DII), 2011 (4A DII), 2013 (4A DII), 2014 (5A DI), 2016 (5A DII), 2018 (5A DII), 2019 (5A DII), 2020 (5A DII)
State Championship Appearances (12): 1974 (1A), 1998 (3A D1), 2009 (4A D1), 2010 (4A DII), 2011 (4A DII), 2013 (4A DII), 2014 (5A DI), 2016 (5A DII), 2017 (5A DII), 2018 (5A DII), 2019 (5A DII), 2020 (5A DII)
SCHEDULE:
08.26 - at Dallas Parish Episcopal - Loss 24-17
09.02 - vs Denton Guyer - Loss 44-14
09.08 - at Justin Northwest - Win 49-20
09.16 - vs Azle - Win 55-20
09.23 - at Saginaw - Win 73-7
09.30 - vs Lewisville The Colony - Win 52-7
10.07 - vs Fort Worth South Hills - Win 68-0
10.14 - at Burleson Centennial - Win 64-21
10.21 - at Denton Ryan - Win 35-21
11.03 - vs Fort Worth Brewer - Win 47-6
11.10 - Bi-District: Killeen Shoemaker - Win 37-0
11.18 - Area: Lubbock Cooper - Win 45-21
11.25 - Regional: Midlothian - Win 27-21
12.03 - Quarterfinal: Burleson Centennial - Win 42-21
12.10 - Semi-Final: Longview

ON THIS DATE IN LOBO HISTORY: December 10th
Longview has never played on December 10th.

[myround0]

Maybe the best or second best pass catching team we may face. I think we can have some success up front. Our pass rush, if holding is called early and often as it should be, can help our coverage team. I think our offense will be able to do their job. Defensive pass coverage scheme must be solid. I am sure some trick plays will be used so coverage guys must stay home and trust the guys up front. Go Lobos, 1-0.

[myround0]

We have a couple of guys injured. When will they return? This week would be great.

[myround0]

Looks like a lot of rain on Saturday, any chance they move the game to an indoor venue or another day?

[LoboFan07]

Looks like a lot of rain on Saturday, any chance they move the game to an indoor venue or another day?

King refused any indoor stadium. Aledo tried to get the Star, but King said nope.

[LoboFan07]

Maybe the best or second best pass catching team we may face. I think we can have some success up front. Our pass rush, if holding is called early and often as it should be, can help our coverage team. I think our offense will be able to do their job. Defensive pass coverage scheme must be solid. I am sure some trick plays will be used so coverage guys must stay home and trust the guys up front. Go Lobos, 1-0.

I struggle to see how they stop Taylor Tatum, just from seeing them a couple times. If Allen is on, and we can get the ball in Hale's hands, that just creates even more problems for them.

Defensively, we will have to be absolutely solid no doubt. Getting pressure will be key.

At the end of the day, if we play Lobo football, limit the penalties and hopefully no turnovers again, we should win. But Aledo is Aledo. Still feel confident.

[aledoalumni]

I struggle to see how they stop Taylor Tatum, just from seeing them a couple times. If Allen is on, and we can get the ball in Hale's hands, that just creates even more problems for them.

Defensively, we will have to be absolutely solid no doubt. Getting pressure will be key.

At the end of the day, if we play Lobo football, limit the penalties and hopefully no turnovers again, we should win. But Aledo is Aledo. Still feel confident.

I feel very confident that our secondary will be able to hold up against yalls WRs. The RBs on the other hand are a different story. That will go a long way to deciding the game.

[aledoalumni]

Maybe the best or second best pass catching team we may face. I think we can have some success up front. Our pass rush, if holding is called early and often as it should be, can help our coverage team. I think our offense will be able to do their job. Defensive pass coverage scheme must be solid. I am sure some trick plays will be used so coverage guys must stay home and trust the guys up front. Go Lobos, 1-0.

Do you worry about the LV play calling being too conservative?

[92Tiger]

You have Tatum's stats on the year, LoboFan? He's an awesome RB....

Love that these two teams are meeting at long last!

[92Tiger]

aledoalumni or anyone other Aledo fans....

Has the district given the public any long term projections about growth relative to if/when Aledo hits 6A size? Just curious...

[aledoalumni]

aledoalumni or anyone other Aledo fans....

Has the district given the public any long term projections about growth relative to if/when Aledo hits 6A size? Just curious...

Not next realignment but I believe the one after. So 2026???

[LoboFan07]

You have Tatum's stats on the year, LoboFan? He's an awesome RB....

Love that these two teams are meeting at long last!

1,840 rushing (213 from tying Lobo record) on 206 rushes.

160 receiving on 12 catches.

36 total touchdowns (Lobo record). 33 rushing (Lobo record), 3 receiving.

[LoboFan07]

Not next realignment but I believe the one after. So 2026???

When do you think a split might be happening?

[aledoalumni]

When do you think a split might be happening?

No idea. Its possible we never go 6A and split before then but Idk if the announced where the 2nd HS would go. I do think they already have the land though.

[aledoalumni]

1,840 rushing (213 from tying Lobo record) on 206 rushes.

160 receiving on 12 catches.

36 total touchdowns (Lobo record). 33 rushing (Lobo record), 3 receiving.

The TD that #2 had against Timberview receiving was actually impressive. Really good catch.