Chadron State football started the season with a 35-3 victory against the University of Mary Marauders last Saturday at Don Beebe Stadium.

The late Garrett Schlichtemeier, a wide receiver of Ogallala, was honored at last Saturday’s game against the University of Mary Marauders.

The starters huddle together after the mock game Saturday on Elliot Field. The team prepared for the upcoming season opener against the University of Mary’s Marauders Saturday.

After a devastating record of 7-4 in the 2009 season, Head Coach Bill O’Boyle said that only time will tell what the Chadron State Eagle Football team has in store.

While the University of Nebraska-Kearney has been picked to win the 2010 RMAC Title, athletic representatives of UNK have been approved on their requested admission to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA).