Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Lakers (Howard Lake, MN) fans left the game content Thursday as they saw their football team nip the host Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta Tigers (Morris, MN), 26-24 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Lakers host Paynesville (Paynesville, MN) to confront the Bulldogs in a Mid State - White test on Friday, September 9. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 1-0. Paynesville won 28-0 in their recent non-league test against Melrose (Melrose, MN)

With the loss, Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Montevideo (Montevideo, MN) to confront the Thunderhawks in a Mid State - Red test on Friday, September 9. The Thunderhawks come into the test with a record of 0-0.