HAWICK Waverley proved their Division A title credentials with an emphatic opening day win over Gordon.

Dean McColm and Jordan Yardley both grabbed hat-tricks in a 6-2 win, with Derek Chisholm and Gavin Brown scoring consolations for Gordon.

Defending champions Chirnside United beat Tweeddale Rovers 2-1 thanks to goals from Chris Young and Adam Turner, while Hawick United overcame having Scott Storrie sent off to beat Coldstream Amateurs 3-0.

Danny Bolton scored two and Michael Moir a third as United proved too good for their fellow promoted side.

Leithen Rovers forgot about their Division B woes last season with a thumping 5-1 win over Duns Amateurs, who saw Chris Falconer break his leg.

Earlston Rhymers suffered a nightmare start to the season with a 4-1 home defeat to Biggar United. Bruce Hunter grabbed a consolation for Rhymers who will hope to avoid another relegation fight this season.

Linton Hotspur and Lauder also enjoyed 4-1 wins over St Boswells and Hawick Legion respectively, while Brian Mattison scored a hat-trick for Langholm Legion in a thrilling 5-5 draw at Tweedmouth Amateurs.

On Friday night, Gala Hotspur - including new signing Paul Young - got off to a solid start with a 0-0 draw at home to Kelso Thistle, who had East of Scotland League experience in Elliot Turnbull and Steven Tait in their XI.

Lewis Swaney helped new BAL team Gala Fairydean Rovers Amateurs to a debut 3-1 over Tweeddale Rovers Colts in Division C.

Left back Swaney stepped down to the Amateurs from the club's Lowland League team to score two goals for Mike Riddell's team.

Jordan Nuttall and Jack Kelly helped ten-man Ancrum to three points at Hawick Legion Rovers.

But there was no joy for Gala Thistle and Highfields United on their debuts in Division C.

Michael Mcaulay bagged a treble as Melrose won 5-4 at home to Thistle while Kelso Amateurs beat Berwick side Highfields 2-1.