The Winona Winhawks basketball squad (Winona, MN), was nudged 62-57 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Zumbrota-Mazeppa Cougars (Zumbrota, MN)

With the victory, Zumbrota-Mazeppa advances its record to 8-3 on the year. The Cougars host Cannon Falls (Cannon Falls, MN) to meet the Bombers in a AA Section 1 battle on Friday, January 3. The Bombers enter the battle with a record of 9-0. Cannon Falls won 96-63 in their recent non-league battle against Kenyon-Wanamingo (Kenyon, MN)

The Winhawks now own a 0-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Faribault for a AAA Section 1 battle on Thursday, January 2. Winona will meet a Falcons squad coming off a 75-61 league win over Austin (Austin, MN). The Falcons record now stands at 5-1.