Philadelphia School District Amends Lincoln High School Football Suspension, Thanks To Video Evidence

CBS Philadelphia

October 16, 2025

The School District of Philadelphia has amended its suspension of Lincoln High School's football program, allowing the team to play its final game after reviewing video evidence related to a postgame brawl earlier this month.

Lincoln received a three-game suspension after a brawl broke out following its Oct. 4 game against Northeast High School. The fight involved players, parents and coaches. It was captured on video, showing individuals from both schools fighting as Lincoln's team attempted to leave the Northeast Supersite field in the city's Rhawnhurst neighborhood.

After the suspension was announced, supporters rallied behind the team, urging the district to reconsider its decision. Parents from Lincoln presented new video evidence to the school district that showed Northeast football fans blocking their exit from the field.

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