Longview Routs Rowlett 42-20 in Playoff Opener
The Lobos improved to 10-1 as coach John King earned his 250th career win at Longview.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Football
Longview defeated Rowlett 42-20 in a Class 6A bi-district playoff game on Friday. The Lobos scored on their first two possessions of the second half.
Why it matters
The win keeps Longview's postseason run alive and extends a long-running playoff streak under King. It also moves the Lobos into an area round matchup with Red Oak next week.
Jacaiden Davis rushed 16 times for 154 yards and two touchdowns, and Johnny Hamilton completed 11 of 19 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns. Longview has scored at least 42 points in eight straight games.
The players
John King
John King is the head football coach at Longview, whose 250-53 record includes playoff appearances in all 23 of his seasons leading the program.
The details
Rowlett opened with a 10-play, 75-yard drive ending in a 23-yard touchdown pass from Samuel Loera to Micah Pearson. Wrighten recovered a second-quarter fumble that set up a Longview touchdown and the lead, and the Lobos finished with 437 total yards and six sacks.
Timeline
Friday: Longview defeats Rowlett 42-20 in the bi-district playoff game.
Next week: Longview plays Red Oak in the area playoffs.
Season Trajectory
Longview's 10-1 start and its 21 second-round finishes in the last 23 years place the Lobos among the most consistent programs in the Class 6A playoff bracket. The win keeps that deep-postseason pattern intact heading into the area round against Red Oak.
Longview's advance keeps the Lobos in the postseason bracket, so fans tracking Class 6A playoff standings will see the team's next opponent set for next week. Longview's 437 total yards and six sacks also signal the offensive and defensive balance that carries into the area round.
The takeaway
Longview's consistency under King, reflected in 23 straight playoff seasons, makes the Lobos a reliable benchmark for Class 6A playoff expectations. Readers tracking the bracket should watch the area round against Red Oak next week.
What happens next
Longview plays Red Oak in the area playoffs next week.
Further reading
For more on the Lobos' postseason run, check out Football coverage from Longview.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Longview News-Journal.
