It has been a gauntlet of tough teams to open the Boone Central football season. Their opponents had a combined 11-1 record heading into Friday night action.

And that one loss was the lone Cardinal victory over Cedar Catholic in week one. A fine welcome to Class C2 for the defending Class C-1 champions.

Week four would take the Cards to Wood River to face the 3-0 Eagles, and the Cardinals took fligh…