HURON — Led by 22 points off the bench by freshman Colton Smith, the Mitchell Kernels defeated Huron 75-57 on the road to open the season on Friday.

Steele Morgan chipped in 12 points and Dylan Soulek added 10. Blake Ellwein led Huron with 14 points. The Kernels are next in action on Dec. 13 on the road against Watertown.