The Mercyhurst Prep (Erie, PA) varsity football team will take the field at home for a non-conference matchup against Oil City (PA) tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Mercyhurst Prep vs Oil City
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Oil City Looks to Keep Momentum Against Mercyhurst Prep in Early-Season Clash

The Oil City (PA) varsity football team enters Friday’s matchup against Mercyhurst Prep (Erie, PA) riding high after a dominant season opener. The Oilers, ranked 6,823rd nationally and 277th in Pennsylvania for Class 38, boast a 1-0 record following a 50-14 victory over Harbor Creek. Mercyhurst Prep, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from a rough start, holding a 0-1 record after a 35-6 loss in their season opener.

Scoring and Statistical Advantages
Oil City’s offensive firepower has been on full display, averaging 50 points per game in their lone outing. The team has consistently put up points across all quarters, scoring 14 in the first, 13 in the second, 16 in the third, and 7 in the fourth. By comparison, Mercyhurst Prep has yet to find the end zone consistently, scoring only six points in their opener.

Statistically, the Oilers dominate across all major categories. Oil City averages 179 rushing yards, 187 passing yards, and 187 receiving yards per game, combining for an impressive 366 total yards per contest. Defensively, the Oilers record an average of 96 tackles per game and have registered one sack per outing.

Mercyhurst Prep has yet to establish statistical benchmarks this season, leaving them with an uphill battle against a balanced and productive Oil City squad.

Players to Watch
Key contributors for Oil City include:

• Steven Heise (#12) – 77 rushing yards per game

• Cole Findlay (#4) – 187 passing yards and 252 total yards per game

• My’Saun Mills (#1) – 123 receiving yards per game

• Blake Stevens (#38) – 10 tackles per game

• Noah Lucarelli (#26) – 1 sack per game

Mercyhurst Prep will need breakout performances from their roster to counter Oil City’s efficiency on both sides of the ball.

Looking Ahead
Oil City’s schedule remains challenging, with upcoming games including a home clash against Corry on October 24. Mercyhurst Prep, meanwhile, will look to regroup as they face Harbor Creek on September 19 and Corry on September 26.

With early-season momentum on their side, Oil City will aim to extend their winning streak, while Mercyhurst Prep seeks to bounce back and find consistency in their offensive and defensive schemes. Friday’s matchup promises to test both teams’ preparation and resilience.