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Goodman-Pembine running back Bryson McVay (69) charges forward after taking a hand-off from quarterback Ryan Ehlert (2) during an 8-player football loss 44-14 to the visiting Port Edwards Blackhawks on Saturday at Pembine High School. The Blackhawks (1-0) dominated early and built a 44-0 lead at halftime of the season-opener for both teams. The Patriots got on the scoreboard tallying 14 points in the fourth quarter. The Patriots (0-1) are next set to host Tri-County at 4 p.m. Thursday at Goodman High School.