Bobby Offit scored five goals and Sam Cochran and Alex van Huystee added four apiece as Cape Elizabeth defeated South Portland, 17-4, in a season opener in Cape Elizabeth.

In a rematch of last year’s Class A state final, the defending champion Capers took a 5-0 lead less than two minutes in and never looked back. They were up 9-0 after one quarter and 14-1 at the half.

Keegan Lathrop added two goals and Colin Blackburn and Tom Hennessey had one apiece. Will Picarillo won 18 of 20 faceoffs.

The Red Riots were paced by two goals from Tobey Lappin. Beckett Mehlhorn and Ian House also scored.