Union Mills underlined their intent with a rout at JCK Division Two promotion rivals Colby on Saturday.
Two goals in each half from Ryan Kelly (two), David Thommeny and James Cannell sealed a 4-0 success for the Millers at Glen Road.
Goals from Aaron Ibanez and player-manager Mark Watterson fired Braddan to a 2-1 win at Onchan, whose marksmen was Mark Walmsley.
Ravens 'champing at the bit' to respond against Charnock Richard
FC Isle of Man looking to bounce back from previous defeat
Hockey: New mixed season enters second week
Multiple sides hoping to build on good opening day results
TT 2027 race schedule announced
Senior race moved and one Superstock event axed in revised programme
Rugby: Douglas to host newly-promoted Wilmslow in season opener
Manx side begin latest Regional 2 North West campaign this weekend