The Beaver Local Middle School Football team opened their season on Wednesday playing host to the Crestview Rebels at Pastore Field. The Beavers behind a stout defense and big plays on offense were able to shut out the Rebels 20-0. Kaleb Thompson opened the scoring for Beavers in the 1st quarter with a 42 yard touchdown run. The Beavers would take the 6-0 lead into halftime after the defense stoned Crestview inside the 10 yard line twice. The second half saw both defenses step up with big plays, especially, Preston Morris and Dylan Call who both had key interceptions to stop Crestview drives. The Beavers looking to widen the gap, stayed with the running game where Easton Weese rumbled 70 yards for a touchdown giving the Beavers a 12-0 lead. Soon after Cal Irving raced down the sideline 80 yards for a touchdown to secure the victory. The boys will be back in action next Wednesday at St.Clairsville.