The Manitowoc County Mariners fell just short in the first game of the season.
The Mariners were in Madsion where they felt o the Mad Dawgs 24-19.
QB Marcos Alfaro II had a great game under center, throwing a pair of touchdowns, including one to Dareon Beasley, who caught four passes for 53 yards.
Alfaro ended the day with 224 yards through the air, while defensively, Lisala Manu led the way with 6 tackles, 2 assists, and two QB pressures.
Also, Cory Oligney, Dylan Hood, and Steven Wells each recorded an interception as the Mariners fell to 0-1 to start the Northern Lights Football League Season.
The Mariners travel to Winneconne next Saturday to face the Fox River Raiders.