The NDSS Islanders were winners as they kicked off their pre-season.
Nanaimo District Secondary School's AA varsity team shut out the Tier 2 varsity Spectrum Thunder 28-0 on Friday night at Merle Logan Field.
In other action, the John Barsby Bulldogs were beaten 35-18 by the Mt. Doug Rams on Friday in Victoria.
GAME ON … The NDSS Islanders host the Earl Marriott Mariners on Friday (Sept. 16) at 2:15 p.m. at Merle Logan Field. The Barsby Bulldogs host the Vernon Panthers on Saturday (Sept. 17) at 11 a.m. at Merle Logan Field.