Basketball Game Preview: Red Lion Lions vs. Downingtown East Cougars

A feisty cat fight will be fought as Red Lion Lions face off against Downingtown East Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

Red Lion heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They took a 46-33 hit to the loss column at the hands of Dallastown. The Lions' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Reagan Smith

Rebounds

02/27/25 vs Dallastown	7
02/24/25 vs Central Dauphin	4
02/20/25 vs Central York	5
02/17/25 vs South Western	4
02/14/25 vs Dallastown	4
+ 21 more games

Despite the loss, Red Lion had strong showings from Bekah Sedora, who posted 15 points and three steals, and Reagan Smith, who scored 12 points and seven boards. That's the most rebounds Smith has posted since back in December of 2024.

Meanwhile, Downingtown East didn't have too much trouble with Cheltenham on Friday as they won 63-49.

Red Lion's defeat dropped their record down to 26-3. As for Downingtown East, their win bumped their record up to 23-5.

Red Lion came up short against Downingtown East in their previous matchup back in January of 2019, falling 51-45. Will Red Lion have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.