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Lincoln boys basketball team's momentum halted by SFUSD teachers strike
Coach Carl Jacobs' squad was hitting its stride before the season was put on hold
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The Lincoln Mustangs boys basketball team was on a roll, holding a half-game lead in the Academic Athletic Association (AAA) with a 9-2 record. But the San Francisco Unified School District teachers strike has put the season on hold, just as the team was starting to click. Coach Carl Jacobs, in his 43rd season, has had to be patient with a squad that returned just three players from last year's team. The Mustangs were scheduled to play a key game against rival Lowell on Thursday, but all sports are on hold this week while teachers are on strike.
Why it matters
The Lincoln Mustangs have been one of the most successful boys basketball programs in the AAA in recent years, winning at least 22 games in each of the past six seasons and four straight league titles. The team was starting to find its groove after some early-season struggles, making the timing of the teachers strike particularly frustrating for Jacobs and his players.
The details
The Mustangs are led by three returning players - guards Fred Davis, Roman Burke and Dwayne Gaines - as well as dynamic sophomore standouts Maximo Haas and Mathaius Riemedio. Haas, a 6-5 forward, is the team's leading scorer at 13.5 points per game, while the 6-1 Riemedio has been a 'Draymond Green-type' player, according to Jacobs. The Mustangs suffered a lopsided loss to Lowell earlier this season, but Jacobs believes his team has improved and was ready for the rematch before the strike hit.
- On January 15, Lowell defeated Lincoln 68-45.
- The Lincoln-Lowell game was scheduled for Thursday, February 16.
The players
Carl Jacobs
The 63-year-old coach is in his 43rd season leading the Lincoln Mustangs boys basketball team.
Fred Davis
A returning guard for the Lincoln Mustangs, averaging 9.1 points per game.
Roman Burke
A returning guard for the Lincoln Mustangs, averaging 7.0 points per game.
Dwayne Gaines
A returning guard for the Lincoln Mustangs, averaging 8.0 points per game.
Maximo Haas
A 6-5 sophomore forward and the leading scorer for the Lincoln Mustangs at 13.5 points per game.
Mathaius Riemedio
A 6-1 sophomore forward described as a 'Draymond Green-type' player, averaging 6.7 rebounds per game for the Lincoln Mustangs.
What they’re saying
“I think we're getting there. I'm seeing a little more unselfishness. Guys are learning their roles. Our defense is starting to click.”
— Carl Jacobs, Head Coach, Lincoln Mustangs (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Just when we were clicking. Been a strange season to date.”
— Carl Jacobs, Head Coach, Lincoln Mustangs (San Francisco Chronicle)
What’s next
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The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
