LONGVIEW, Texas — An East Texas football team is making state history, and this time, it's with their new helmets.
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The Longview Lobos will be the first team in Texas to provide every single one of its players with VICIS helmets this upcoming season.Â
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These are NFL-rated helmets that have the highest safety rating of any youth football helmet.
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VICIS are innovative helmets that reduce head injuries. It has a deformable outer shell that absorbs impact forces, similar to a car bumper, and a customizable fit system.
