Lake Linden-Hubbell defenders Josh Daavettila (33) and Alex Drew (55) attempt to stop a Hurley ball carrier during a game Thursday in Hurley, Wisconsin. (Photo courtesy of Megan Gervais)

HURLEY, Wis. — An eight-point halftime lead by the hosts was too much for the Lake Linden-Hubbell Lakes to overcome Thursday night in a season-opening loss to the Hurley Northstars, 36-20.

The Lakes trailed 20-12 at halftime.

Brady Axford went 3-of-11 for 21 yards through the air with one touchdown and one interception. He was good on the ground, rushing 24 times for 122 yards and a touchdown.

Josh Daavettila paced the Lakes’ offense with 163 yards on the ground on 27 carries. He also scored a touchdown.

Isaac Johnson had one catch for 16 yards and a touchdown.