Mason Opple guided the Flying Dutchmen offense in posting the team's highest point total in 100 years in Hope's 80-6 win over Defiance Sept. 14. Opple completed 10 of 13 passes for 263 yards; five of those completions resulted in Hope touchdowns of 22, 56, 41, 61, and 19 yards. Opple added 21 rushing yards in the home opener.