Sleeper Spotlight: Longview Pine Tree ready to stand tall

This offseason is taking a toll on Longview Pine Tree coach Kerry Lane. Yes, the UIL’s recent announcement delayed the Pirates’ season by about a month, but that’s not why. It’s the ever-shifting sands of guidelines, recommendations and orders that has the young head coach pulling his hair out.

“I’m a six-month planner,” Lane said. “It’s driving me crazy.”