Good morning, Longview.

Hawkins won the Class 2A Division 1 boys basketball playoff game 98-61 over Cushing Monday night at Tyler Junior College’s Wagstaff Gym (record of 28-6) and will next face either Elysian Fields or Shelbyville in the area round.

Overton took control in the second half to win 47 to 35 over Union Grove in the bi-district playoffs Monday at Tyler Junior College's Wagstaff Gymnasium.

Overton, record 17 to 8 — now prepares to face either San Augustine or Timpson.

Scot MacAllister resigned as LeTourneau women’s basketball head coach on Tuesday, Feb.

24, after leading the team to its first conference tournament semifinal in nine years and earning multiple academic honors; a national search for a new coach is underway.

Defending Class 4A state champion Spring Hill finished week one with a 3-1-1 record — junior Hudson Bartell earned Pitcher of the Week and freshman Canon Causey was named Hitter of the Week after wins against Sulphur Springs, Brook Hill, and Melissa on Tuesday.

Pine Tree will host its annual Graham Knowles Invitational track meet on Friday at Pirate Stadium — featuring teams from Longview, Spring Hill, Gladewater, Tyler Legacy, Marshall, White Oak and Pittsburg starting at 9 a.m. Longview’s Sean Lipp placed 14th at the state swimming meet last weekend.

During week two of the high school softball season, Spring Hill’s Lila Peters was named Hitter of the Week with a .600 clip and five home runs, while Hallsville’s Ella Baird earned Pitcher of the Week honors with a 3-0 record; tournaments will take place over the coming weekends.

Western Invasion - Longview

7:50 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Stragent Dog Park — Entry Fee Required — Challenge yourself with a unique 10K race in the heart of Longview, Texas.

Graciously Broken's 10th Annual March Celebration

5-10 p.m. — Maude Cobb Convention Center — Tickets available online — Celebrate with dinner, worship, and a live auction at this community-focused event.

Gregg County Ducks Unlimited Crawfish Boil & Banquet

5:30-10 p.m. — Maude Cobb Convention Center — Single: $75 | Couple: $120 | Youth: $30 — Enjoy a night of crawfish, games, auctions, and raffles to support local conservation efforts.

Blue Man Group Performance

7-9 p.m. — Belcher Center — Last-minute ticket offers — Experience the unique blend of music, comedy, and multimedia in an unforgettable show.