By Darrel Wheeler, Contributing Writer
The swarming Hornets had not played a home game since 2023. To say they were eager to enjoy the advantages of some home cooking is the ultimate understatement. After a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Hornet Alum and NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis, it was time for some Friday Night football.
”I think it was really special that Terrell flew himself and his family here and found the time to come out and help us celebrate this special occasion,” shared Head Coach David Dunn.
The packed and excitable crowd of Hive supporters didn’t have to wait long for some smash-and-grab football activities. On the first kick-off of the big game, return specialist Hornet Junior Curtis took the opening kickoff 89 yards for the game’s first TD. The TDs did not stop coming until the third quarter, including four TDs from star running back Rashad Robinson.
Long Beach Poly finally got on the scoreboard as Lincoln let the foot off the gas.
“Lincoln came out fast, and we never could catch up with them. I think they have a bright future moving forward. They have some great talent, and good luck to them,” said LB Poly player Kasaim Shepperd.
Hornet defender Prince Tavizon had this to say about Lincoln’s running clock victory: “Today was a great game between two great schools. We really wanted this W, and we got it because we were relentless.”
Home team, 36. Visitors, 20.
“I was happy for the kids and the fans to be at home and not have to go through what we went through last season. Yes, I’m thankful for the win, but we still got some work to do,” shared Coach Dunn.
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