Avella Eagles (Avella, PA) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team triumph over the visiting Mapletown Maples (Greensboro, PA), 41-6 in a league battle.

With the win, Avella improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Eagles travel to Carlynton (Carnegie, PA) to play the Cougars in a non-league battle on Friday, August 29. The Cougars go into the battle with a record of 1-0. Carlynton won 20-12 in their recent non-league battle against Carrick (Pittsburgh, PA)

The Maples now have a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Frazier for a non-league battle on Friday, August 29. Mapletown will meet a Commodores squad coming off a 51-0 non-league win over Summit Academy (Herman, PA). The Commodores record now stands at 1-0.