Hard one for young Oilers up against a buzzsaw

It doesn't help when you're trying to build a young team's chemistry to also have to face your backyard rivals who also happen to be returning a good share of their district 10 championship team.

It took the Knights only four innings to have the mercy rule invoked 16-1.

The Knights are a very solid squad. They put in some reserves to help give their bench some experience playing with the varsity.

The fact they got a game in and it was sunny out was amazing. Many squads have only been out a small handful of times.

Franklin plays Slippery Rock tomorrow at home and then Grove City away on Thursday.

Oil City will play Slippery Rock on Thursday and Titusville next week.