Strong second half helps #5 Lincoln pull away from Monte Vista

SPRING VALLEY, CA (08/23/2019) Senior wide receiver Keyshawn Smith put up 84 yards receiving and caught two touchdown passes as the Lincoln Hornets (1-0) rolled pass the Monte Vista Monarchs (0-1) 42-7 Friday night. We caught up with him and head coach David Dunn after the game to talk about the win.

Monte Vista was able to hold Lincoln's halftime lead to 12-7 by forcing two turnovers and controlling the clock with their run-heavy offense, but the Hornets exploded in the third quarter with 26 unanswered points to put the game away.

Lincoln running back Kenneth Stevenson found the end zone twice. Benjo O'Brien recorded 143 yards in receptions and caught one of Chris Davila's two touchdown passes.

Cornerback Ke'shun Ford made the play of the night by grabbing an interception with one hand before landing on his back. Deandre Patterson-Forte led all Hornet defenders in total tackles.

Next week the Lincoln continues their road slate at El Camino. Monte Vista will also be away from home when they take on Rancho Buena Vista.

Top 10 Results (Week 1)

Rank / Team (#1 Votes) / Record / Result

1. Cathedral Catholic (20) / 1-0 / Def. #8 La Costa Canyon 42-9

2. St. Augustine (10) / 1-0 / Def. Bonita Vista 37-7

3. Helix (1) / 1-0 / Def. Cajon (San Bernardino, CA) 28-22

4. Torrey Pines / 1-0 / Def. Los Alamitos (CA) 36-10

5. Lincoln / 1-0 / Def. Monte Vista 42-7

6. Mission Hills / 0-1 / Loss to Palos Verdes 15-28

7. Carlsbad / 1-0 / Def. Hart (Santa Carita, CA) 42-14

8. La Costa Canyon / 0-1 / Loss to #1 Cathedral Catholic 9-42

9. Oceanside / 0-1 / Loss to San Clemente (CA) 13-35

10. Steele Canyon / 1-0 / Def. Eastlake 17-6

Publisher's Picks

#8 La Costa Canyon Mavericks at #1 Cathedral Catholic Dons ✔ ✅ 42-9

Eastlake Titans at #10 Steele Canyon Cougars ✔ ✅ 17-6

✔ #5 Lincoln Hornets at Monte Vista Monarchs ✅ 42-7

✔ Madison Warhawks at Rancho Bernardo Broncos ✅ 34-23

✔ Bishop's Knights at La Jolla Vikings ✅ 18-9

Mira Mesa Marauders at Grossmont Foothillers ✔ ✅ 43-14

Crawford Colts at San Diego Cavers ✔ ✅ 40-0

✔ Granite Hills Eagles at Poway Titans ✅ 28-24

Santa Fe Christian Eagles at Christian Patriots ✔ ❌ 20-28

✔ Serra Conquistadors at Scripps Ranch Falcons ❌ 0-18

Week 1 Record: 8-2