Winona Winhawks (Winona, MN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Mayo Spartans (Rochester, MN), 65-55 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Winona upgrades its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Winhawks travel to Faribault (Faribault, MN) to play the Falcons in a AAA Section 1 bout on Tuesday, January 25. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 1-10. Faribault lost 77-47 in their recent non-league bout against Mayo (Rochester, MN)

Next up, the Spartans play the Faribault Falcons (Faribault, MN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 22. Mayo will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Falcons come into the bout with a 1-9 record after their 75-44 non-league loss to Northfield (Northfield, MN).