BELCOURT - Des Lacs-Burlington opened their season with a commanding 42-8 victory over TMCHS (Belcourt) on Friday night, starting their campaign at 1-0 while TMCHS fell to 0-1.

Des Lacs-Burlington's offense was in top form, with their ground game proving particularly effective. The Lakers scored multiple rushing touchdowns, showcasing their depth and versatility on the field.

TMCHS struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Des Lacs-Burlington, but managed to break through for a touchdown in the second half, avoiding a shutout and giving their home crowd something to cheer about.

With this non-conference victory, Des Lacs-Burlington sets a positive tone for their upcoming schedule, while TMCHS will look to regroup and improve in their next matchup.