Good morning, Longview.

Schools to Watch is a national recognition program for middle schools excelling in academics + social equity + student development.

Schools from East Texas can apply online until Aug. 31; last year, Foster Middle School of Longview ISD earned the distinction.

Longview High School tennis improved to 4-2 with a 19-0 win over Tyler on Friday while the junior varsity moved to 3-1 after a 16-3 victory over Kilgore; the teams will face Texas High today (the upcoming match is keenly anticipated).

The West Rusk Lady Raiders build on a strong playoff run with four returning seniors and fresh talent as they prepare for the season; they will open on Tuesday at Henderson.

The Lady Hawks extended their playoff streak to 11 years after winning a match in 2025 and will open the season Tuesday at Harmony—players at a July 30 media day at CHRISTUS Health Athletic Performance Center say they expect strong energy this year.

Carolina Panthers rookie and former Longview Lobo standout Haynes King posted strong stats in Thursday night's preseason game but suffered a hamstring injury and is now week-to-week.

The team is considering adding quarterback Kyle Trask (a former Buccaneers player) to secure a roster spot for training camp.

The White Sox called up pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal to take on relief roles at Triple-A Charlotte.

Smith, 22, from Bullard, posted a 1.42 ERA after returning from injury — while McDougal, 23, recorded a 2.86 ERA in 15 appearances this season.