Box Score The Waterloo Warriors opened up their 2013 season with a lopsided loss to the Windsor Lancers 78-11 on Sunday afternoon at Alumni Field.  The Lancers put up 743 offensive yards compared to Waterloo's 307 with all-star quarterback Austin Kennedy (Windsor) throwing six touchdown passes in the process.

The fourth year pivot was 24-of-28 on the day, tallying 335 passing yards over three quarters of play before resting in the fourth with the game well in hand. For the second year in a row, Kennedy tossed six passing majors on opening day while conceding no picks to Waterloo's defence, and was also Windsor's second leading rusher, totaling 108 yards on 15 attempts.

Evan Pszczonak grabbed three touchdown receptions, which also ties a Lancers single-game record, and totalled six catches for 102 yards. The Amherstburg, Ont. native was complimented by hometown product Beau Lumley, who picked up 87 yards on seven catches in his first CIS contest.  Fellow Amherstburg native also Nathan O'Halloran caught two passes for majors.

The Lancers also brought a dominant ground game on Sunday, as veteran running back Mitch Dender (Amherstburg) picked up 111 yards on 13 rushes, while rookie Nigel Applewhaite (Hamilton) made good use of his first-ever start in the Blue and Gold, running the ball nine times for 88 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

With the win, the Lancers avenged a 48-29 loss to the Warriors in their final conference match last season, and move to 1-0 on the year.

In a losing effort Ryan Di Risio (Burlington/) had a solid game on the ground with 83 carries on 11 touches.  Starting quarterback Brian Chris (Waterloo/) scored the lone touchdown for the black and gold on a 1-yard run.  Chris who exited the game early with an injury, went 10 for 21 in the game with 125 passing yards.

The Warriors will hit the field again on Labour Day for their home opener when they host the Ottawa Gee Gees at 1pm.  The game can be seen live on Warrior TV.