Pinecrest Academy kicked their season off on an ideal note – forcing a three and out with back-to-back sacks, leading to a methodical eight minute drive with a 1-yard plunge into the end zone by junior Matthew Walters. To the dislike of Paladins fans, the team didn’t keep the same tempo the entire night, their smash mouth approach losing fire and effectiveness as the night advanced in a 24-21 loss to Wesleyan in a scrimmage Friday at home.