Red Lion's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the York Suburban Trojans 27-6. The score was close at halftime, but the Lions pulled away in the second half with 20 points.
Mason Platts
| 09/05/25 vs York Suburban | 89 |
| 08/29/25 @ West York Area | 14 |
| 08/22/25 @ Ephrata | 48 |
| 10/25/24 vs Dallastown | 64 |
| 10/18/24 vs Northeastern | 25 |
| + 3 more games |
Red Lion's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mason Platts, who rushed for 89 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 197 yards and one TD on only 18 passes. That's the most rushing yards Platts has posted since back in September of 2024. Red Lion also got a significant boost from Grayson Santoro, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 97 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Red Lion was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 220 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as York Suburban only rushed for 76 rushing yards.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Red Lion's defense and their four sacks. Leading the way was Octavius Thompson with two.
Red Lion's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for York Suburban, they now also have a losing record of 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Red Lion will host Susquehannock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for York Suburban, they will welcome West York Area at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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