It doesn’t quite classify as a statement game, but the Kamloops Broncos certainly raised a few eyebrows across the B.C. Football Conference (BCFC) on Saturday.

Kamloops steamrolled the Chilliwack-based Valley Huskers 41-8 at Hillside Stadium in a Week 1 grudge match the Broncos were desperate to win.

“It was great to start the season with a win and to do it at home was nice,” Broncos’ head coach Brad Yamaoka said.