Lake View Chiefs Fell in Overtime Heartbreak
The Chiefs lost to the Levelland Lobos 35-34 after a failed two-point conversion attempt in overtime.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Football
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The Lake View Chiefs dropped their second consecutive game, losing 35-34 to the Levelland Lobos in an overtime thriller. Despite holding leads of 21-7 and 28-14 earlier in the contest, the Chiefs were unable to hold off the late surge from the Lobos.
Why it matters
The narrow defeat brings the Lake View Chiefs to an even 3-3 record midway through the season. The result leaves the team looking for a rebound as they prepare for a challenging matchup next week.
The game was decided by a single point after a missed 26-yard field goal in regulation gave Lake View an opportunity to win. Lake View failed a two-point conversion attempt in overtime while Levelland successfully converted an extra point to secure the 35-34 victory.
The players
Lake View Chiefs
This is a local high school football team based in San Angelo that holds a 3-3 season record.
Levelland Lobos
This is the opposing high school football program that improved their season record to 4-2 following the overtime win.
Chris Alvizo
He is a player for the Lake View Chiefs who scored a touchdown in the overtime period.
Noah Martin
He is a player for the Levelland Lobos who scored a 10-yard touchdown to help secure the overtime win.
Matthew Guillen
He is a player for the Levelland Lobos who successfully kicked the game-winning extra point.
The details
After regulation ended in a tie, Chris Alvizo scored on a 2-yard touchdown run for the Chiefs in the overtime period. The game concluded when Noah Martin responded with a 10-yard touchdown run for the Lobos, followed by Matthew Guillen kicking the game-winning extra point.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: The Lake View Chiefs lost to Big Spring.
October 2, 2026: The Lake View Chiefs lost to the Levelland Lobos.
Season Trajectory
This loss marks a second consecutive defeat for the Lake View Chiefs, significantly impacting their standing as they move toward the latter half of the schedule. The result creates increased pressure for the squad to improve their record against Pflugerville Connally next week.
The failure to convert a two-point attempt in overtime resulted in the one-point loss that dropped the Chiefs to a .500 record. Fans should note that the team will need to address red-zone efficiency before hosting Pflugerville Connally in their next outing.
The takeaway
Close games often hinge on special teams execution, as demonstrated by the missed field goal in regulation and the pivotal extra point in overtime. Teams that fail to capitalize on red-zone opportunities in early quarters often find themselves vulnerable to late-game comebacks.
What happens next
The Lake View Chiefs will host Pflugerville Connally next week, while the Levelland Lobos return to action after an off week to host Perryton.
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