Red Lion couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 35-14 to the Ephrata Mountaineers on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 256th, while the Mountaineers are ranked 52nd).
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Mason Hollingshead, who threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes. Another pass catcher making a difference was Zyaire Selby, who picked up 105 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Ephrata's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caleb Grant, who threw for 214 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushed for 117 yards. Brayden Brown was another key player, gaining 134 total yards and three touchdowns.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Red Lion will host West York Area at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ephrata, they will face off against Manheim Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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