The Lincoln Prep Lightning (3-0) look to maintain their perfect record as they travel to Scottsdale to face the Coronado Dons (0-3). Lincoln Prep has been dominant early in 2026, executing a highly efficient spread-pistol offense. The Lightning emphasize spacing, ball security, and disciplined execution, utilizing read-option concepts to put edge defenders in conflict on every snap. Their dual-threat quarterback makes quick decisions, either tucking the ball to exploit vacated lanes or hitting slot receivers on quick slants and boundary hitches.
Coronado enters seeking a season-defining upset. The Dons run a multiple-pro offense, using heavy personnel groupings and under-center formations to slow the game down and impose physical contact. Coronado relies on power-O and counter-trap runs between the tackles, aiming to chew up clock and keep Lincoln Prep’s high-scoring offense off the field. Defensively, Coronado deploys an aggressive 4-4 alignment, stacking the tackle box with eight defenders to stop the inside run.
Kickoff: Thursday, Sept 10, 2026 (7:00 PM MST)
Location: Coronado High School (Scottsdale, AZ)
Streaming: NFHS Network / AZPreps365
The Trench Warfare and Edge Containment
The outcome will be decided by Coronado’s defensive ends against Lincoln Prep’s read-option mechanics. If the Dons’ edge defenders crash inside on running back dive fakes, Lincoln Prep’s quarterback will pull the ball and turn the corner for massive gains. On the other side, Lincoln Prep’s defensive line must hold up against Coronado’s downhill rushing attack on early downs. Forcing Coronado into 3rd-and-long situations will force the Dons into predictable passing downs, playing directly into the Lightning’s pass-rush packages.
Live Scoreboard & Results Update
| Quarter | Lincoln Prep (Away) | Coronado (Home) |
| 1st | 14 | 0 |
| 2nd | 14 | 6 |
| 3rd | 7 | 0 |
| 4th | 7 | 6 |
| FINAL | 42 | 12 |
Scoring Summary:
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Q1: Lincoln Prep opens with an explosive 48-yard read-option keeper for a touchdown (PAT Good, 7-0). The Lightning force a three-and-out and score three plays later on a 22-yard corner route (PAT Good, 14-0).
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Q2: Lincoln Prep scores on a 15-yard slant pass (PAT Good, 21-0). Coronado gets on the board with a 4-yard fullback dive (PAT failed, 21-6). Lincoln Prep strikes back with a 35-yard vertical post route right before halftime (PAT Good, 28-6).
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Q3: The Lightning execute an 8-play drive, capped by an 8-yard quarterback scramble (PAT Good, 35-6).
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Q4: Lincoln Prep adds a 14-yard sweep touchdown (PAT Good, 42-6). Coronado scores a late consolation touchdown on a 12-yard pass (2-pt failed, 42-12) as Lincoln Prep improves to 4-0.
