"Lincoln celebrates after winning against Gridley during the CIF NorCal championship game at Lincoln High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Lincoln's head coach of 33 years Kevin Collins lifts up the trophy while Lincoln celebrates winning against Gridley during the CIF NorCal championship game at Lincoln High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Lincoln's Michael Whitelaw (7) catches the ball against Gridley's Rafael Franco (12) in the first quarter during the CIF NorCal championship game at Lincoln High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)"
"Gridley's Eli Punzo (5) runs with the ball while Lincoln's Michael Whitelaw (7) helmet come off in the fourth quarter during the CIF NorCal championship game at Lincoln High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Lincoln's Lucas Papoulias (16) throws the ball against Gridley in the third quarter during the CIF NorCal championship game at Lincoln High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Lincoln's Lucas Martinez (11) tackles Gridley's Jace Griggs (88) in the fourth quarter during the CIF NorCal championship game at Lincoln High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Lincoln's Leo Molina (13) kicks a field goal against Gridely in the first quarter during the CIF NorCal championship game at Lincoln High School in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)"
Lincoln defeated Gridley to win the CIF NorCal championship at Lincoln High School in San Jose, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2025. The team celebrated the victory and head coach Kevin Collins, in his 33rd season, lifted the trophy. Key plays included Michael Whitelaw catching a pass, Eli Punzo running with the ball while Whitelaw's helmet came off in the fourth quarter, and Lucas Papoulias throwing against Gridley in the third quarter. Lucas Martinez made a fourth-quarter tackle on Jace Griggs, and Leo Molina kicked a first-quarter field goal. The coverage captures the decisive moments and team celebration.
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