Islanders Run Away With 55-20 Win in Home Opener

The switch from a planned night game to an afternoon home opener didn't slow down the Coronado High football team on Friday. To save power after Thursday's blackout in the area, the Islanders moved up their game to avoid using the lights at Neidermeyer Field.

Still, Coronado lit up the scoreboard, easily moving their record to 2-0 on the young season with a 55-20 win over Canadian opponent Ross Sheppard High of Edmonton.

The Islanders ran away to a 48-13 halftime advantage and first-year head coach Tony Isabella was able to get a look at everyone on his roster, with the fourth quarter played with a running game clock.

"I liked the way our team played together," said Isabella. "No matter who we had in, whether it was the first, second or third stringers, they looked at each other as teammates."

Isabella also praised his coaching staff.

"They're the heart of this team," he said. "They prepare these boys, and you saw the result today."

Check back early Saturday for more photos and a scoring and stat summary.