“Our team chemistry was a key to this game,” Roemhild said. “We have freshmen-seniors starting on both sides of the ball and the guys have come together to do what is best for the team.”

Boyceville hosts Turtle Lake on Friday while Colfax plays at Spring Valley.

At Hudson, the Raiders prevailed over the Mustangs in a Big Rivers Conference matchup.

A 68-yard touchdown pass from Owen Anderson to Troy Bounting with 3:30 left in the game put the Raiders (1-0, 1-0) in front for good.

Ryan Kahl’s 21-yard touchdown pass to Brock Thornton opened the scoring for the Mustangs before DeVauntaye Parker added a scoring run and kick return for a touchdown for the Mustangs (0-1, 0-1).

Menomonie hosts New Richmond on Friday in its home opener.

Eau Claire Regis 28, Elk Mound 6

At Elk Mound, the Ramblers scored all 28 points after the first quarter to top the Mounders in Cloverbelt Conference action.

Michael Jenson ran for 63 yards and Avery Kaanta added 43 on 14 carries for the Mounders (0-1, 0-1). Elk Mound quarterback Ryan Bohl connected with Carson Steinhorst for an 85-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter for the team’s lone score of the game.