The 2025 California high school football season showcases one of the state’s premier early-season matchups as the Lincoln Hornets host the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are among California’s storied programs, with Lincoln looking to build on a strong start and Long Beach Poly aiming to bounce back after a tough opener.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, CA) vs Lincoln (San Diego, CA)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Lincoln High School, San Diego, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits
The Jackrabbits enter ranked #352 nationally, #40 in California, and #23 in their section. They dropped their opener 14-3 in a defensive battle and will look to regroup quickly against another elite opponent. Long Beach Poly’s tradition of tough defense and athletic playmakers gives them the tools to challenge the Hornets.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #352
○ State Rank: #40 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #23
○ Division Rank: #2
○ Strengths: Experienced defense, tradition of success, athletic depth
○ Key to Win: Limit Lincoln’s big plays and establish offensive consistency
Lincoln Hornets
The Hornets come in as one of California’s top-ranked teams at #66 nationally, #10 in California, and #1 in both their section and division. They opened the season with an impressive 57-29 road victory, showcasing offensive firepower and strong execution. Lincoln now turns its attention to a marquee home opener against a historic rival.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #66
○ State Rank: #10 (CA)
○ Section Rank: #1
○ Division Rank: #1
○ Strengths: High-powered offense, top-tier ranking, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Control tempo and exploit matchups with their offensive playmakers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Section Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits | 352 | 40 (CA) | 23 | 2 | 0-1 | 3 | 14 |
| Lincoln Hornets | 66 | 10 (CA) | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 57 | 29 |
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