Football Game Preview: Red Lion Christian Academy Lions vs. St. Mark's Spartans

Red Lion Christian Academy is 0-5 against St. Mark since September of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Lions will welcome the Spartans at 7:30 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Red Lion Christian Academy comes in on seven and St. Mark's on three.

It was a proper cat-fight when Red Lion Christian Academy challenged Polytech on Wednesday. The Lions breezed past the Panthers to the tune of 42-6. Considering the Lions have won seven contests by more than 32 points this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Judah Barber

Rushing Yards

10/10/25 @ Milford	185
10/17/25 vs Odessa	175
10/24/25 @ Delaware Military Academy	172
10/29/25 @ Polytech	148
09/19/25 vs McKean	105
+ 4 more games

Red Lion Christian Academy had a senior duo take command as Judah Barber rushed for 148 yards and three TDs on only ten carries and Evan Budinger rushed for 85 yards and one score. The Lions are undefeated when Barber posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise.

Red Lion Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 341 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 156 rushing yards in eight consecutive matchups.

Red Lion Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nathan Everett and Chris Benson.

Meanwhile, St. Mark's faced Odessa in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Spartans enjoyed a cozy 31-15 win over the Ducks.

St. Mark's now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Red Lion Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.

Red Lion Christian Academy couldn't quite finish off St. Mark's in their previous meeting back in September of 2024 and fell 36-34. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.