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LINCOLN-SJ: LIONS STOKED TO HOST FIRST NORCAL GAME

Lincoln-San Jose is making history left and right.

The Lions won their first Central Coast Section championship on Saturday at San Jose City College, dominating Branham 49-21 behind six touchdowns from star all-purpose player Kyan Phillips.

Now, Lincoln (10-3) will host the first CIF NorCal regional championship game in school history, welcoming Gridley (13-0) for a Friday night matchup in 6-AA at the second-oldest public school in San Jose.

“I’m very happy about a home game,” Lincoln coach Kevin Collins said. “I

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