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REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles football team opened the 2023 season by defeating Lake Roosevelt 14-12 in a non-conference 2B game on an idyllic autumn evening, Friday, Sept. 1.

After receiving the opening kickoff, Reardan unleashed an impressive running game behind the blocking of Jonathan Holdway and his offensive line mates. Zander Thornton and Aiden Chilson picked up large chunks of yardage on the team's first offensive drive.

With 6:56 remaining in the first quarter, Chilson punched the ball in from the three-yard line to cap a 10-play, 58-yard drive. The Raiders blocked Hunter Flaa's...