The Marion High School football team’s season got off to a rugged start Friday night at Hutchinson-Trinity.

The Celtics used a trio of mistakes and a long field to spoil Marion’s bid for a victory, 14-8.

The Warriors face another test Friday at Sterling before playing their first home game the 20th, hosting Douglass.

The Black Bears were shut out Friday, 41-0, by Ell-Saline.

Friday’s game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Sterling.