Lamar High School Vikings Football - Arlington, Texas - lamarvikings.com

When Arlington Lamar High School opened its doors in 1970, administrators knew there would come a time when a young man named Eddy Peach would eventually have to be replaced as the Vikings' head football coach. Few, if any, could have guessed they'd be able to wait 40 years to do so.

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Legendary Lamar football coach and athletic director Eddy Peach announced his retirement to his players and assistant coaches Friday. Peach is the only head football coach in the history of LHS, which opened in 1970. From the first full varsity season in 1971 through the end of the 2009 campaign, his record stands at 311-123-6.

Join our Facebook page to post your comments and well wishes to Coach Peach. Also, check out a photo album compiled by Keith Arterburn and Cyn Mycoskie.

Be sure to follow Lamar Football on lamarvikings.com, Facebook, Twitter and the team blog for updates as the Vikes prepare to make the transition to the second coach in school history.

Also, check out coverage of Peach's retirement from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Morning News, Rivals.com and Prep Ticket.

The long-awaited "Lamar Legends" coffee table books are in from the printer. The storied history of LHS football is told, with compelling text and great pictures. This is a must-have for all Lamar fans!

If you're already ordered your copy, look for it soon. If not, there's still time to get one. ORDER NOW!

• Mack Cannon - SW Oklahoma State
• Wes Carter - SW Oklahoma State
• Ja'Terian Douglas - Tulsa
• Blake Mayberry - Rhodes College
• Cliff Nyagesiba - SW Oklahoma State
• Dylan Pritchett - McMurray

Good news arrived early at the University of Tulsa football office and continued throughout National Signing Day. Arlington Lamar's Ja’Terian Douglas is ranked the No. 41 running back by Rivals.com and the 68th overall prospect in Texas. He rushed for 1,868 yards and 25 touchdowns as a high school senior.

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Monday marked the unvieling of the UIL districts for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 school years. The Lamar Vikings will remain in District 4-5A, but there are some changes. The Mansfield schools are gone. Instead, LHS and the other AISD 5A schools will share a district with Fort Worth Paschal, Weatherford and North Crowley.

When: Thursday, February 4th at 6:30pm.

Where: Lamar Cafeteria.

Cost: Players eat free. Advance tickets for other attendees are $10 and $15 at the door. Varsity players and their families are invited to attend. JV players are welcome to attend also, but we ask that the JV players do not bring dates or families due to space limitations.