The Lancers closed out the season with a 16-7 victory over Shenango Friday night. Neshannock finished with a 5-4 mark, the first time Lancer football has had a winning record since 2004. To get to that point, Neshannock had to win three of their last four contests.
Improving Defense
Neshannock's Points Allowed
Since 2009
2011 - 17.3 (5-4)
2010 - 16.9 (4-5)
2009 - 28.4 (2-7)
Shenango (2-4, 3-5) had defeated the Lancers each of the last two meetings. The Wildcats struggled down the stretch, losing four of their final five. The ‘Cats posted a 1-7 record on the road over the course of their final eight outings.