Philly high school football team suspended after wild brawl caught on video

The football team for Abraham Lincoln High School in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia has been suspended for the rest of the 2025 fall season after a brawl occurred after a game on Oct. 4, the Philadelphia School District confirmed to NBC10.

Video shared to social media showed people fighting and shouting after a game between the Lincoln team and Northeast High School’s team in the Rhawnhurst neighborhood.

The Philadelphia School District confirmed that they are investigating the incident and have already handed down a three-game suspension to Lincoln for unsportsmanlike conduct, which will take up the rest of their season, including playoffs.

Here’s the school district’s full statement:

“The School District of Philadelphia is aware of an altercation that occurred at the conclusion of the Abraham Lincoln High School vs. Northeast High School at the Northeast Supersite on October 4, 2025, and it is currently being investigated. After a thorough review of video footage, statements from coaches, parents and School District of Philadelphia Office of School Safety officers onsite and reports from Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia Public League’s investigation concluded that student-athletes and coaches from the Abraham Lincoln High School Football team Program engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct after the conclusion of the game. As a result, in accordance with the PPL Unsportsmanlike Conduct Policy, Lincoln’s Football program will receive a three (3) game suspension, which will carry through the remainder of the 2025 Fall season, including playoffs.

The District and the Philadelphia Public League place an emphasis on sportsmanship, leadership and character. We value the safety of both players and spectators alike at games and expect appropriate and respectful conduct from everyone in attendance.”

No penalties to Northeast High School or arrests from the incident have been announced at this time.