Two previously formidable 6-Man football programs made their 8-Man debuts Friday night after moving up a classification from last season. They had varying results.

Box Elder, last year's 6-Man state champion, got past Simms 38-26. But Centerville, the 2023 6-Man titlist, was rudely welcomed to the 8-Man ranks by Fort Benton 68-0.

Key Week 1 matchup: Box Elder 38, Simms 26

Box Elder was a high-scoring machine last season en route to winning the 6-Man title, but the move up to 8-Man was supposed to provide an adjustment period for the Bears. That wasn't the case on Friday. Cascade and Box Elder pick up 8-Man North wins to open season

Other 8-Man highlights ...

St. Regis 46, Superior 30

Barrett Bessette's one-handed catch and spinning run toward the end zone was a highlight-reel touchd

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