September 16, 2025

Mission Viejo Diablos Secure Victory Against Lincoln Hornets

News Summary

In a thrilling high school football matchup, the Mission Viejo Diablos defeated the Lincoln Hornets 34-24 at Lincoln High School, improving their record to 4-0. The game featured strong performances from both teams, with the Diablos demonstrating resilience in the fourth quarter by outscoring the Hornets 17-0. Key plays included touchdowns from quarterback Luke Fahey and standout wide receiver Vance Spafford. The Hornets, despite the loss, showed their offensive strength with quarterback Kainan Manna’s impressive plays. Looking ahead, Mission Viejo will face McCallie while Lincoln prepares for a game against Frontier.

San Diego, California – In a closely contested high school football game on Friday night, the Mission Viejo Diablos triumphed over the Lincoln Hornets with a final score of 34-24, marking a significant moment in the season for both teams. The matchup took place at Lincoln High School, with both teams entering the game undefeated, Mission Viejo at 3-0 and Lincoln at 3-0.

The Diablos showcased a strong performance, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they outscored Lincoln 17-0. Their defense, which had been formidable throughout the season, continued to limit the opponent’s scoring opportunities. Mission Viejo had previously allowed only 31 points in their first three games, exhibiting a solid defense in a series of games that included victories against Santa Margarita (7-3), St. Paul (58-14), and Folsom (53-14).

Meanwhile, the Hornets boasted an explosive offense, accumulating a total of 143 points over their first three outings. They secured wins against Punahou (57-29), Long Beach Poly (36-20), and Arbor View (50-31), establishing themselves as a formidable offensive team. Key standout players included Mission Viejo’s Vance Spafford, a wide receiver committed to Miami, and quarterback Luke Fahey, committed to Ohio State. On the Lincoln side, edge rusher Prince Tavizon is committed to Oregon, while running back Rashad Robinson had already surpassed 500 rushing yards this season.

The game kicked off at 7 p.m., and the Diablos took an early lead in the first quarter with a touchdown pass from Luke Fahey to Vance Spafford and a field goal by Caleb Sylvia, ending the quarter at 10-0. The Hornets responded in the second quarter with a touchdown from Kainan Manna to Dareyen Bridges, yet Mission Viejo quickly regained momentum, increasing their lead to 17-7 with another touchdown before Lincoln managed to narrow the gap to 17-10 with a field goal before halftime.

In a competitive third quarter, Lincoln tied the game 17-17 when Manna connected with Jaeveyion Allen for a 59-yard touchdown pass. Lincoln then took the lead on a five-yard rushing touchdown from Junior Curtis, concluding the quarter with a score of 24-17 in their favor.

As the game progressed into the fourth quarter, Mission Viejo displayed resilience. They reclaimed the lead following a touchdown reception by Spafford from Fahey, and later a field goal by Sylvia brought their score to 27-24. Finally, Davonte Curtis capped off the victory with a one-yard rushing touchdown, sealing the game at 34-24.

Individual performances were noteworthy, with Luke Fahey completing 22 of 32 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns. Davonte Curtis also had an impressive night, carrying the ball 19 times for 84 yards and two touchdowns. On the other side, Lincoln’s Kainan Manna completed 13 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his capability as a quarterback.

With this victory, Mission Viejo improved their season record to 4-0, while Lincoln fell to 3-1. Looking ahead, the Diablos are set to face McCallie in their next game, while the Hornets will play against Frontier.

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