Plattsburgh North Stars Joey Painter (12) wraps up the Albany Metro Mallers wide receiver and holds on to make the sliding open field touchdown. It was the season opener for the Empire Football League season and the defending champions would start on the road taken on a return to the team to the Albany Metro Mallers There would be no scoring in this very physical contest until the second quarter when the North Stars would take a 3-0 lead on a field goal and hold the lead to the half. The Metro Mallers would take a 6-3 lead on a three yard touchdown pass nearing the end of the third quarter. Then in the fourth quarter, the Metro Mallers would strike again on a 23 yard touchdown pass to take a 12-3 lead. The North Stars would strike back on the next drive when Kenny Stay would find Jordan Keleher in the end zone for a four-yard touchdown pass. The Metro Mallers would put the icing on the cake when they would score on a 70-yard touchdown to secure the 19-10 victory. With the lose the North Stars start the season off at 0-1 and will be at home next weekend to take on the Montreal Voyagers while the Albany Metro Mallers will be hosting the Watertown Red & Black. Gallery