BILLERICAY opened their Ryman Premier campaign in six-shooting form, gunning down newly-promoted visitors Hastings United 6-0 at New Lodge.
New striker Tony Boot scored the first two goals before being stretchered off with an ankle injury, but last season's top marksman, Joe Flack, came off the bench to grab a brace less than five weeks after an appendicitis operation.
An own goal and another new front runner, ex-Farnborough man Bradley Woods-Garness, wrapped up the one-sided affair in front of a 604-strong crowd.
In Division One North, Canvey Island opened in style with a 2-0 win at newcomers Northwood, but Great Wakering Rovers lost 3-2 against Waltham Forest at Burroughs Park.
Aveley went down 3-0 at AFC Sudbury, but Tilbury grabbed a point in a 1-1 home draw with Essex rivals Redbridge.
After two draws, Grays Athletic opened their Blue Square Premier win account by seeing off Kidderminster Harriers 5-1 at the New Rec while, after two defeats, Thurrock got their first reward in Blue Square South when they held Basingstone Town 1-1 at Ship Lane.
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