Football Recap: Red Lion Comes Up Short

Red Lion had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-6 to make it four. They took a blow against the Central York Panthers, falling 56-18. The last quarter was a mere formality, since the game's final score was reached by the end of the third quarter.

Grayson Santoro

Receiving Yards

10/10/25 vs Central York	94
09/12/25 vs Susquehannock	82
09/05/25 vs York Suburban	46
08/29/25 @ West York Area	39
09/26/25 @ South Western	33

Red Lion's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Octavius Thompson, who picked up 56 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Thompson also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making four total tackles. Grayson Santoro also helped out with an impressive 94 receiving yards.

As for Central York, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their offensive performance: the team's won by an average of 33.9 points thus far.

Leading Central York to victory were Legend Johnson and Brooklyn Nace. Johnson rushed for 167 yards and three scores on only eight carries, while Nace threw for 140 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Johnson's longest rush was for an incredible 70 yards.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Red Lion will challenge Northeastern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will be up against the Bobcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 55.75 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Central York, they will take on Archbishop Hoban at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.