Chaffee football loses big to Crystal City

Chaffee's Carson Spies pitches the ball during the Red Devils' season opener against Crystal City on Friday at Chaffee High School.  (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)

Chaffee's Carson Spies pursues the ball carrier during the Red Devils' season opener against Crystal City on Friday at Chaffee High School.  (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)

Chaffee's Carson Spies runs the ball during the Red Devils' season opener against Crystal City on Friday at Chaffee High School.  (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Chaffee Red Devils walk off the field in disappointment after falling to Crystal City 43-0 in their season opener on Friday at Chaffee High School.  (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)

Chaffee coach Jack Altermatt addresses the team after losing 43-0 against Crystal City on Friday at Chaffee High School.  (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)

Chaffee coach Jack Altermatt talks to the team after losing 43-0 against Crystal City on Friday at Chaffee High School.  (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Chaffee football team listens as coach Jack Altermatt talks about their loss to Crystal City on Friday at Chaffee High School.  (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Chaffee football team exits the field after losing to Crystal City on Friday at Chaffee High School.  (Megan Burke ~ Southeast Missourian)