Year-to-year consistency is tough to foster for high school football programs.

With a resounding 43-21 win over Malden Catholic on Saturday, Tewksbury continued to exemplify why it’s a rare breed.

“We really didn’t know what to expect [Week 1] with so many inexperienced kids,’’ said Redmen coach Brian Aylward. “We knew Malden Catholic had some better size and some talented kids. I’m just thrilled with how the kids responded.’’

Tewksbury’s offense grabbed headlines, with Jay Connolly and Brandon Winn helping to account for all six Redmen scores.

It’s the defense, though, that makes Aylward’s group tick.

Featuring a 5-2 scheme that relies on controlling the line of scrimmage and pressuring the quarterback, Tewksbury was able to force four turnovers.

“Turnovers are big at any level of football,’’ Aylward said. “It’s a big momentum changer. You fight like heck to get the momentum and fight like heck not to give it up.’’

Senior captain Ryan Morris, who snared one of Tewksbury’s three interceptions, leads the group and mans the middle of the field, along with junior Blake Hiltz. Junior tackle Joe Rosberg anchors the defensive line.

“Joe is a catalyst for us,’’ Aylward said. “We ask a lot of him. He [and Morris] were all over the field Saturday. It’s not like we may have been in years past with two or three standouts. We have really good balance this year.’’

Echoing Aylward’s sentiments, Morris was quick to deflect praise and distribute it to other members of the unit.

“A lot of seniors left and we had a bunch of new guys step in,’’ Morris said. “We looked really strong, especially for an inexperienced team. I think our pass defense is really good.’’

Junior defensive backs Braden Hiltz, twin brother of Blake, and Masyn Lorick recorded their own interceptions, aided by a disruptive pass rush that forced Malden Catholic into a handful of bad decisions.

“This was a very good win for us,’’ said Rosberg. “We lost a couple of pretty good senior players and everybody was wondering how we were going to step up to the plate. I think with this game we answered a lot of questions.’’

Homecoming for Brighton

Friday night’s game against O’Bryant marked the end of a journey for Brighton High that lasted more than 25 years. It was a journey that started and ended at the same place, Daly Field.

Daly Field was home to Brighton football for many years before the Bengals departed in the late 1980s because of unsafe playing conditions.

The field fell further into disrepair, forcing Brighton to voyage around the city in search of a home.

Finally in 2011, a collaboration between city officials, state representatives, and Simmons College started the long process of renovating Daly Field into a place that Brighton High, Allston-Brighton Little League, and Simmons College could all share. After a few more years of passing legislation, construction began in December 2015.

Friday night’s game officially marked the end of the Bengals’ long time away from home.

“As you could see tonight the residents of Brighton came out, our students came out, our faculty, too,’’ Brighton coach Randolph Abraham said following his team’s 28-20 win. “It’s not the same when you have to travel. It’s no disrespect intended to White Stadium, they’re great over there, they gave us a home, but playing here in Brighton just feels amazing.’’

Pro football Hall of Famer and former Patriots great Andre Tippett was also on hand for the opening ceremonies.

“It was nice to see city teams playing in a first class facility like this,’’ Abraham said. “We’re going to maintain it and keep it like this for the city.’’

Support for Buron

Duxbury coach Dave Maimaron issued full support of Bridgewater-Raynham coach Dan Buron after Duxbury rolled to a 42-21 win in Bridgewater.

Buron was serving a one-game suspension for inappropriate language and was not on the sidelines for his 24th season opener at Bridgewater-Raynham.

“The one thing, the big black cloud over this game, is the fact that 252 games in a row Coach Buron has coached this team,’’ said Maimaron. “The fact that he is not here is a disgrace. That coaches have to put up with that . . . that’s disgusting.’’

Maimaron’s son, Duxbury quarterback Bobby Maimaron, also showed his support. “Free Buron’’ was written in green letters on the quarterback’s wrist tape.

Buron will rejoin his B-R squad as the Trojans prepare for No. 1 Xaverian on Friday.

Globe correspondents Brandan Blom and Michael McMahon contributed to the report. Owen Pence can be reached at owen.pence@globe.com.