Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Winona Winhawks (Winona, MN) and the visiting Century Panthers (Rochester, MN), saw Winona's basketball squad hold off Century by a tally of 53-51.

With the victory, Winona improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Winhawks host Mankato East (Mankato, MN) to confront the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 9. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 1-1.

Next up, the Panthers confront the Farmington Tigers (Farmington, MN) in a AAAA Section 1 challenge, on Saturday, December 9. Century will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 69-53 non-league loss to Chanhassen (Chanhassen, MN).