Grove City has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a hard 35-21 fall against the Oil City Oilers. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Oilers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2017.
Grove City's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Nathan Greer, who picked up 110 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Jaxyn Wilson, who rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown. Greer also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Oil City got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was De?Vaughn Griffin out in front who picked up 122 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. That's the most rushing yards Griffin has posted since back in August of 2023. Shia Sanchez was another key player, rushing for 124 yards and two touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Grove City and nudges their season record down to 3-3. As for Oil City, the victory made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grove City will host Sharon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sharon will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Grove City surely won't give up without a fight. As for Oil City, they will welcome Erie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Erie will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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