After suffering its first loss of the season, Oil City’s football season will try to rebound tonight as it travels to Meadville for a Region 6 clash. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.

The Oilers (2-1, 0-1 R6) moved the ball well at times a week ago against General McLane, but a lack of consistency and a few key mistakes proved costly in a 28-7 loss to the Lancers. Prior to that setback, OC had been rolling, racking up a 50-14 win over Harbor Creek in Week 1 followed by a 36-14 victory over Mercyhurst Prep.

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