Lincoln Hornets Christen New Field with Victory

September 4, 2025

Lincoln High School's Hornets celebrated their first home football game since 2023 with a commanding victory over Long Beach Poly, winning 36-20. The event began with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring NFL Hall of Famer and Hornet alumnus Terrell Davis. Lincoln dominated early, beginning with Junior Curtis's 89-yard kickoff return touchdown and continuing with four touchdowns from running back Rashad Robinson before Long Beach Poly finally scored in the third quarter.

Who is affected

Lincoln High School's football team (the Hornets)
Long Beach Poly's football team
Hornet fans and supporters
Coach David Dunn
Terrell Davis (NFL Hall of Famer and Hornet alumnus)
Rashad Robinson (Lincoln's star running back)
Junior Curtis (Lincoln's return specialist)
Prince Tavizon (Lincoln defender)
Kasaim Shepperd (Long Beach Poly player)

What action is being taken

Lincoln High School is resuming home football games after not playing at home since 2023
The school is celebrating their new or renovated home field with ceremonial events
The Hornets football team is competing against other schools, specifically winning against Long Beach Poly
Coach Dunn is working on improving the team despite their victory

Why it matters

This marks a significant return to home field advantage for the Lincoln Hornets after playing away games for an extended period
The event reconnected the school with notable alumni like NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis
The game demonstrated Lincoln's football talent and potential for future success
The victory boosted morale for the team and their supporters at "The Hive"
The return to home games normalizes the football program after whatever challenges prevented home games in the previous season

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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