Palmer runningback Tyler Placanico eludes several McCann defenders early in the first quarter, on his way to Palmer's only touchdown.

Hornets' Conner Bernard gets wrapped up by Palmer's Alex Gladkowski, but only after a solid gain.

Darius Tovani slips free from a host of Palmer defenders during the second quarter.

Andre Koch (5) gets time in the pocket from a good block from fullback Tadan Bolte (44).

Josh Brazeau (23) rushes for a score in the second quarter.

Josh Brazeau (23) crosses the goal line for a score in the second quarter of McCann's home opener Saturday.

Chad Zappone (75) and Mitchell Mullett combine on a sack of Palmer QB Jeff Pardo during McCann's home opener Saturday.

Hornets' Darius Tovani eludes Tyler Placanico on his way to a big gain in the 3rd quarter.

Darius Tovani rushes for a McCann touchdown in the 3rd quarter.

Tyler Placanico (7) slips by the outstretched arms of a McCann defender.

Josh Brazeau looks for the holes in the defense and drives McCann down to the goal line in the fourth quarter.

Josh Brazeau drags a few defenders with him and drives McCann down to the goal line in the fourth quarter.

Zavier Martin-Lefesque intercepts a Jeff Pardo pass in the fourth quarter to help seal the game for the Hornets.