The Friday Night Matchup featured a Class AA clash between reigning section champion C-NS and perennial power CBA.

After capturing their first section title last season, the Northstars were looking flashy in the opener. C-NS ran out of a brand new tunnel which had lights and fog and wore new black on black uniforms for the occasion. The Brothers also had new digs for the 2018 campaign.

Both teams came out with a lot of energy, but it was C-NS turning up the heat early on. Quarterback Conner Hayes couldn’t be stopped, putting up four touchdowns and notching 126 yards in the contest. “First game, you’re always a little nervous. It’s a new team, new year, you’ve got to come out and execute” Hayes said after the matchup.

The final score was 47-6 after C-NS held the Brothers scoreless in the second half. Next up the Northstars will hit the road to take on Liverpool while the Brothers will host F-M on Friday night.