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The School District of Philadelphia has modified its suspension of Lincoln High School’s football program, allowing the team to participate in the upcoming final game. The original three-game suspension followed a postgame brawl involving players and fans from both Lincoln and Northeast High School. New video evidence led to a reduction in the suspension, but several involved individuals remain barred from participation in future events. Safety concerns around the incident persist, resulting in restrictions on fan attendance for the upcoming game.
Philadelphia – The School District of Philadelphia has revised its suspension of Lincoln High School’s football program, allowing the team to participate in its upcoming final game after reviewing new video evidence of a postgame brawl. Originally, the program received a three-game suspension following an altercation on October 4, 2025, after a game against Northeast High School.
The violent incident at the Northeast Supersite field in the Rhawnhurst neighborhood involved players, parents, and coaches from both Lincoln and Northeast, all captured on video. In response to the initial suspension, supporters rallied for the Lincoln team, urging the district to reconsider its decision. Parents of Lincoln players presented new video indicating that Northeast football fans had hindered their team’s exit from the field, contributing to the escalating conflict.
After reviewing the submitted video evidence, the suspension against Lincoln High School was reduced to two games. This decision counts the game on October 4 as one contest and the scheduled game on October 10, which they forfeited due to the suspension. However, players and coaches directly involved in the brawl will remain suspended, and only those from Lincoln who did not partake in the altercation will be eligible to play in the upcoming game on October 18, 2025.
In light of the incident, several Northeast High School parents and fans identified in the brawl will be barred from all Public League events. The incident became increasingly tense throughout the game, with reports indicating fans and coaches from Northeast directed profanity at Lincoln players. This atmosphere culminated in physical violence, resulting in one Lincoln coach requiring eight stitches due to injuries sustained during the altercation.
Initially, the Lincoln football team was assessed a forfeit loss for their previously reported victory against Northeast, which had originally been scored as a 39-8 win. Parents of Lincoln players have since argued that their team should not have had to forfeit the contest against Northeast.
Concerns about insufficient security during the altercation and the penalties imposed on Lincoln have caused frustration within the community. Following the revised suspension decision, the Lincoln football team conducted its first practice since the incident, preparing for the upcoming game while adhering to new regulations. As a precautionary measure, no fans will be allowed to attend the Lincoln game this weekend.
It is important to note that Northeast High School did not receive any suspension or disciplinary measures related to the incident.
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