The St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Bears opened up with a strong defensive effort in their defence of the NDA Senior Football title with a 9-0 victory over the Widdifield Wildcats on a soggy Cundari Field on Friday.
Matthew Strood scored the only touchdown late in the game for the Bears on a short pass from Kevin Clayton deep inside Wildcat territory.
Barons roll
In the other opener the Algonquin Barons hammered the Chippewa Raiders 39-6.
Barons running back Jean Benoit led the way scoring three touchdowns for the Barons.
Ivor Wynne Opener
The West Ferris Trojans and Northern Braves meet at a neutral site venue in Hamilton at Ivor Wynne Stadium on Saturday.
Both teams competed last week under the lights in a four-team jamboree at West Ferris Senior Secondary.