The Ski Valley Conference (SVC) football match up between Pellston/Mackinaw City and host Bellaire went scoreless for three quarters before the Bellaire Eagles won, scoring with nine minutes left in the game for an 8-0 win over the Hornets in Coach Dave Brines debut as Pellston's head coach.

The Hornets drove 63 yards to the 12-yard line. With 30 seconds on the clock, they failed on a fourth and goal situation from the 12-yard line.

"The big story is we moved the football, but couldn't finish with four times inside the Bellaire 30- yard line," said Coach Brines. "On the positive side, we played better in the second half, but the key is how the players will react in preparation for the game at Johannesburg Lewiston Friday, September 5."

Hornets offensive statistics: James Boeltner, 23 carries for 101 yards; Josh Schmarzried, nine of 21 passing for 103 yards; Dylan Darrow, six receptions for 57 yards; Jake Burkhart, two receptions for 33 yards; Chris Jurek, 36-yard kickoff

return. Hornets defensive statistics: Willie Vieau, 11 tackles; Sam McMurray, seven tackles, one fumble recovery; Aaron Minzey and Aaron Givens, five tackles; Dylan Darrow and James Boeltner, one pass interception.