Longview built an early 13-0 lead but needed some heroics from Kamden Perry to earn a thrilling 33-32 victory over arch rival Lufkin in the 6A-2 regional final.

After spotting the Lobos 13 points, the Panthers stormed back, taking a 32-26 lead with just 2:06 to play after a 16-play, 87-yard drive.

Longview's Haynes King hits @kamdenperry12 to put the Lobos up 13-0! #txhsfb @Lobo_Football @WeDemBos @longviewisd https://t.co/8kVUVmQgwa pic.twitter.com/qedAndfD5h

— FloFootball (@FloFootball) December 9, 2017

Keilyn Williams returned the ensuing kickoff 50 yards down to the Lufkin 38-yard line, however, returning some of the lost momentum to the Longview offense.

Three plays later, Haynes King found Perry — who made a fantastic catch — from 28 yards out to put the Lobos up for good, 33-32. The lead change was the sixth of the game.

Perry finished with 113 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions. King went 13-of-21 with 177 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions — he also ran for a score. As a team, Longview rushed for 204 yards, with Williams’ 90 yards leading the way.

THE LOBOS DO IT! @Lobo_Football edges out @Lufkinfootball to advance to the semis! #txhsfb

Final Score:
3️⃣3️⃣ @WeDemBos
3️⃣2️⃣ @Lufkinfootball pic.twitter.com/P4I6CBIOeS

— FloFootball (@FloFootball) December 9, 2017

Lufkin senior running back Isaiah Phillips was the star of the afternoon, rushing for 237 yards and three touchdowns on 36 carries — including the go-ahead score at the tail end of that 87-yard drive.

Longview will face Waco Midway in the state semifinals on Saturday at Allen’s Eagle Stadium.