Minnewaska Area Lakers (Glenwood, MN) fans went home in high spirits Thursday as they saw their football team triumph over the visiting Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta Tigers (Morris, MN), 48-14 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Minnewaska Area improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Lakers travel to Osakis (Osakis, MN) to play the Silverstreaks in a non-league match on Friday, September 5. The Silverstreaks come into the match with a record of 1-0. Osakis won 46-14 in their recent non-league match against Apollo (St. Cloud, MN)

Coming up next, the Tigers meet the Montevideo Thunderhawks (Montevideo, MN) in a non-league match, on Friday, September 5. Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Thunderhawks come into the match with a 0-1 record after their 42-6 league loss to Melrose (Melrose, MN).