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The 2008 Lamar football season is now complete. While the Vikings did not reach their primary goal of returning to the state playoffs, there were a number of positive aspects to the season including some great statistical accomplishments.

The Vikes set several records this season and led the area or district in other statistical categories. 

The definition of Armageddon per Encarta is: “A final and decisive war or conflict.”
 
VIKING FANS, that is where we are right now. We must win by 10 points Friday night vs. Martin to ensure that our season will continue. A victory by that margin means Lamar would earn a playoff spot through a point differential tie-breaker between the Vikes, Warriors and Mansfield Tigers. On the other hand, if Mansfield beats Arlington High, then Lamar can get into the playoffs simply with a victory (margin won't matter).
 
THE VIKES, WITH YOUR HELP, ARE GOING TO WIN THIS FOOTBALL ARMAGEDDON by the necessary points and guarantee a spot in the playoffs!

In a game filled with offensive highlights, it was defense that made the difference for the Mansfield Tigers in a 49-38 victory Friday night over Arlington Lamar.

The victory at R.L. Anderson Stadium helped the Tigers keep pace in a hotly contested District 4-5A race. Mansfield (5-4, 3-2) entered the contest in a three-way tie with Lamar (5-4, 2-3) and Arlington Martin for third place in the standings

Lamar (5-3, 2-2) and Mansfield (4-4, 2-2) enter Friday’s game at R.L. Anderson Stadium in a three-way tie for the third place in District 4-5A. Neither team can clinch an outright playoff spot with a win, but a victory would put either team in great position to secure a postseason spot next week. Lamar leads the all-time series 9-1, but the past two games have been decided by a combined eight points. Friday’s contest features the top two rushers among Class 5A area schools. Lamar’s Ja’Terian Douglas leads 5A area rushers with 1,710 yards while Mansfield’s Stepfan Taylor is second with 1,294 yards.

Billy Skinner is in his first season as Sam Houston State’s starting free safety. In four games this season, the senior from Arlington Lamar leads the Bearkats with 15 solo and 27 total tackles.

Skinner sat down with Huntsville Item assistant sports editor Cody Stark to talk about his greatest memories on the field, his plans after college and other topics. Read the full interview here.

Arlington Bowie remained undefeated in District 4-5A with a convincing over win over crosstown rival Arlington Lamar. Inadvertent whistles cost Bowie (6-1, 3-0) two other potential touchdowns. Twice the Bowie quarterback faked the ball to an inside runner and broke into the open field apparently heading for a score only to have the play blown dead.

Arlington Lamar (5-3, 2-2) fell victim to their own mistakes. Lamar lost three fumbles, two of which Bowie coverted into touchdowns, and also had a 41-yard touchdown run nullified by penalty.

Be sure to check out the updated district standings, watch a replay of the game via pennyentertainment.com, browse the photo gallery and talk about the Vikes on our message board.

Lamar leads the all-time series 22-2, but Bowie has won the past two contests. Lamar (5-2, 2-1 District 4-5A) has won three of its past four games, including two consecutive district contests, to put itself in position for a potential playoff berth. The Vikings have the No. 2 offense among Class 5A area teams, averaging 441.7 total yards per game. They will be tested by Bowie (5-1, 2-0) which has the area’s best defense among Class 5A area teams, surrendering only 163 total yards per game. The Volunteers, No. 4 in the Star-Telegram Class 5A area rankings, have recorded three shutouts this season, the first time that has happened since 1979. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm at UTA's Maverick Stadium.