General McLane blanked the Oilers, 23-0, scoring two touchdowns on fourth down passes. The Lancers’ third TD was keyed by another fourth down conversion. They also added a safety and defensively held the Oilers to 121 yards total offense.

McLane (4-0) led 7-0 at halftime, but pulled away in the second half as the Oil City offense, which was pretty good last week against Sharon, continued to sputter. Again crippled by penalties, the Oilers didn’t even threaten to score and consequently were shut out for the first time since a  2023 game  against Hollidaysburg. Four turnovers didn't help, either.

GML quarterback Josh Caro, meanwhile, racked up 194 yards total offense. He threw for 164 and two touchdowns and scored the other on a 5-yard run. But most of the damage he – and the Lancers did –  came through the air.

Logan Heath (pictured) had couple of catches and an interception.

The Oilers were without head coach Dan York who was injured in practice. Offensive coordinator Dave Skinner filled in for York.

It doesn't get any easier next week as the Oilers return home to play Cathedral Prep.