The Red Land (Lewisberry, PA) varsity football team is set to host Lower Dauphin (Hummelstown, PA) in a conference matchup tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Red Land vs Lower Dauphin
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Red Land Looks to Stay Perfect, Lower Dauphin Aims to Bounce Back in Conference Clash

The stage is set for an early-season Mid-Penn Keystone Conference showdown as Red Land (1-0) hosts Lower Dauphin (0-1) on Friday night at West Shore Stadium. Both teams are looking to make a statement, but they enter this matchup trending in opposite directions.

Team Overviews

• Red Land Patriots (1-0, 0-0 Keystone)
  Red Land opened the season with a hard-fought 17-14 win at home, showing resilience on both sides of the ball. The Patriots’ balanced scoring came in spurts—seven points in the second and third quarters before adding a crucial field goal late. With momentum from a strong defensive stand in their opener, Red Land will try to defend home turf once again.

• Lower Dauphin Falcons (0-1, 0-0 Keystone)
  The Falcons dropped their season opener on the road, falling 25-21 in a tightly contested game. While the offense put points on the board, defensive miscues proved costly. With a 0-1 record, Lower Dauphin is eager to regroup and secure its first win of the season.

By the Numbers

• Rankings:

  • Lower Dauphin sits at No. 4,930 nationally, No. 184 in Pennsylvania, and No. 48 in class.

  • Red Land is currently ranked No. 7,521 nationally, No. 323 in Pennsylvania, and No. 74 in class.

• Scoring Averages:

  • Lower Dauphin: 21.0 points per game

  • Red Land: 17.0 points per game (0 in the first quarter, 7 in both the 2nd and 3rd, and 3 in the 4th)

• Recent Form:

  • Red Land is 1-0 at home and unbeaten overall.

  • Lower Dauphin is 0-1 on the road and searching for rhythm.

Schedule Outlook & Common Opponents

Both teams will face similar Keystone Conference opponents later in the season, including Northern York, Mechanicsburg, Hershey, Shippensburg, Palmyra, Mifflin County, Waynesboro, and Gettysburg. Early results in this matchup could provide a glimpse of where each team stands in the league race.

What to Watch

• Red Land’s defense: Can they contain Lower Dauphin’s offense, which produced 21 points in its opener?

• Falcons’ response: Will Lower Dauphin clean up mistakes and close out drives against a tough Patriots defense?

• Momentum factor: With Red Land undefeated at home and Lower Dauphin still chasing its first win, whoever strikes first could set the tone.

Prediction

Expect a competitive, grind-it-out battle. Red Land’s early defensive toughness gives them a slight edge, but Lower Dauphin has the firepower to keep things interesting. This conference clash could come down to turnovers and late-game execution.