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L'Anse Creuse North Falls to Rochester in Season Opener
Crusaders drop 42-13 decision as the high school football season kicks off.
As they passed by one of the city's busiest corners on Thursday night, drivers honked at the scoreboard as it chronicled Rochester High's 42-13 win over .
The Falcons defense showed both mental and physical toughness by forcing the Crusaders to punt after three plays in the team's first two possesions.
"We talked about being more physical than them. I think we did that and were able to control the line of scrimmage, and I was happy and pleased with that. They (the defense) definitely set the tone," Rochester Coach Erik Vernon said.
"We're here to play football, and you better be ready for us."
The defense also halted a fourth-down conversion and intercepted the ball to start the second quarter.
The Falcons rushing attack got off to an equally hot start, taking a 35-0 lead before the band came on the field for the halftime show.
"We've got guys who can move in open space, and that's kind of what we tried to do," Vernon said.
The Falcons defense did allow touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters, but a missed extra point held the Crusaders at 13 points.
