VERNDALE — Hollister Heinz ran for 139 yards and a touchdown to lead the Verndale Pirates to a 14-6 season-opening victory over the South Ridge Panthers Friday, Aug. 29.

Joe Elfstrum caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Owen Weiher to give the Pirates a first-quarter lead, which they never relinquished. Elfstrum added 29 yards rushing and Weiher threw for 58 yards to go along with 32 rushing yards.

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