In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Winona Winhawks basketball team scored a good 55-46 triumph over the Mankato West Scarlets.

In their next game, the Winhawks meet the Beaver Dam Golden Beavers (Beaver Dam, WI) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 28. Winona will attempt to move on its 2-5 season record. The Golden Beavers enter the match with a 7-1 record after their 71-54 league win over DeForest (DeForest, WI).

With the defeat, Mankato West moves to 5-3 on the year. The Scarlets travel to Austin (Austin, MN) to meet the Packers in a non-league match on Wednesday, December 27. The Packers enter the match with a record of 1-4. Austin lost 69-63 in their recent league match against Byron (Byron, MN)