Liam Stafford and Trent Friesen each scored a pair of touchdowns as the Fort Frances Muskies romped to a 42-0 win over Winnipeg’s Daniel McIntyre Maroons on Friday.

The game at Fort Frances field opened the Muskies’ season in the Winnipeg High School Football League.

A large crowd was on hand, braving chilly temperatures and brisk winds to watch the Muskies score early and often against an undermanned Maroons squad.

Fullback Landon Medwechuk opened the scoring on a 20-yard run.

On the Muskies’ next possession, quarterback Milo Stafford threw a short pass to his brother Liam, who ran 28 yards untouched for the score.

Friesen added to the lead with a pair of touchdowns on runs of 10 and 2 yards, while Conner Small scampered in from 33 yards as the Muskies held a 35-0 lead at the half.

Friesen also successfully booted the convert on all five Muskie touchdowns in the first half.

In the third quarter, Liam Stafford closed out the scoring when he intercepted a Maroons’ passing attempt and returned it 60 yards for the score. Friesen kicked the convert.

The Muskies play their next two games at home before finishing off the season with four straight road games.

Their next game is on Friday, September 12th, at 3 p.m., when they host the Dryden Eagles.

Homecoming is Friday, September 19th, at 3 p.m. against Kenora.

The Muskies will be in the community on Monday as part of the Touchdown Club Discount Card Blitz.

Players will be selling the cards for $20.00, which offer purchasers discounts at participating businesses.

The Touchdown Club uses the money raised to support the team for things as travel and equipment.