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Longview ISD grad Matthew McConaughey congratulates Lobos on 'great run' following loss to Dallas Jesuit

In a stunner, Dallas Jesuit defeated Longview, 27-25, Friday night at Dallas' Kincaide Stadium ending the Lobos' 27-game win streak.
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LONGVIEW, Texas — Even though the Longview Lobos won't be repeating as UIL Texas High School Football state champs this season, that didn't stop their most high profile fan from giving them a shout out on social media.

In a stunner, Dallas Jesuit defeated Longview, 27-25, Friday night at Dallas' Kincaide Stadium ending the Lobos' 27-game win streak. 

According to ET Varsity's Hayden Henry, the Lobos finished with 180 yards on 32 carries with 118 passing yards. Lobo quarterback Haynes King finished 5-of-17 for 118 yards, and an interception and had dropped passes from his receivers, especially early. 

To see the full Dallas Jesuit-Longview recap from CBS19's newspaper partner, ET Varsity, click here.

On Saturday, Matthew McConaughey, a 1988 LHS graduate, took to Twitter to congratulate his alma mater on another great year.

The Academy Award-winning actor also encouraged the players to "keep winnin' off the field, too."

The Lobos finished the season 11-1.

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