Football Game Preview: Pennridge Rams vs. Downingtown East Cougars

Pennridge hasn't had much luck against Downingtown East recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Rams will be playing at home against the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Pennridge is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games.

Pennridge is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Plymouth Whitemarsh 22-21. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Rams' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 20th, while the Colonials are ranked 156th).

The critical scores for Pennridge came from Connor McMillan, Noah Keating, and Ryan Rowe.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Downingtown East, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They secured a 20-16 W over Spring-Ford on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won five in a row.

Pennridge's victory bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Downingtown East, their win bumped their record up to 8-3.

Pennridge took a serious blow against Downingtown East in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, falling 43-0. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.