Lions Defeat Mustangs After 25 Year Drought
September 28, 2017
“I woke up with a little smile on my face the next morning,” Coach Kevin Collins said, “my breakfast tasted better, my lunch tasted better, and my dinner tasted better.” Coach Collins has been coaching with the Lincoln Lions for 25 seasons. While Lincoln did not play Pioneer every year Collins has been coaching, he was happy when Lincoln took their first win of this season. He was happy because it was his first win against Pioneer after his 25 year stretch of coaching at Lincoln.
When asked about the upcoming game against the undefeated Westmont Warriors he said “If we can keep the momentum from our last game against Pioneer, I believe we have a high chance in winning against Westmont.”
Check out these tweets from last week’s historic victory:
First touchdown of the game #24 Bryan Pantoja as the Lions take the lead over Pioneer 7-0 in the 1st quarter with the time at 5:53
— Lincoln Lion Tales (@LHSLionTales) September 23, 2017
#24 Bryan Pantoja scored first for the Lions, taking an early lead in the 1st quarter.
#23 Gabe Florez extends the lead for the Lions 14-0 in the 2nd quarter with the time at 4:50
— Lincoln Lion Tales (@LHSLionTales) September 23, 2017
Later on, the Lions were able to get the ball back to #23 Gabe Flores for a rushing touchdown.
The lions look onto the field as the clock winds down on their first win of the season (Isaiah Velasquez/Lincoln Lion Tales)
#2 Gavin Kalama-Florence holds it for the td. Extra point is good. Lions extend their lead to 21-7.
— Lincoln Lion Tales (@LHSLionTales) September 23, 2017
Soon after a Pioneer sack the QB, #2 Gavin Kalama-Florence rushed 13 yards for a touchdown, extending the Lincoln’s lead, 21-7.
#23 Gabe Florez extends the lead to 28-14 in the 4th quarter with the time at 1:56
— Lincoln Lion Tales (@LHSLionTales) September 23, 2017
#23 Gabe Florez scored his second touchdown of the game late in the 4th quarter to seal the victory with a final score of 28-14.
LIONS WIN IT❕28-14 against the Pioneer Mustangs. As they get they’re first win of the season to have a record of 1-3❕ pic.twitter.com/aPGj1okv9d
— Lincoln Lion Tales (@LHSLionTales) September 23, 2017
Final score for the Lincoln Lions as they take their first win of the season against the Pioneer Mustangs!
Check out Lincoln’s next home game this Friday, September 29th at 7pm.
