The Minnewaska Area Lakers football team scored 26 points and restricted the host Melrose Dutchmen to 25 in the Lakers league win on Friday.

In their next game, the Lakers face the Holdingford Huskers (Holdingford, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, September 26. Minnewaska Area will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Huskers come into the test with a 4-0 record after their 40-14 league win over Osakis (Osakis, MN).

With the defeat, Melrose drops to 2-2 on the campaign. The Dutchmen travel to Royalton (Royalton, MN) to meet the Royals in a non-league test on Friday, September 26. The Royals come into the test with a record of 3-1. Royalton won 31-28 in their recent non-league challenge against Sauk Centre (Sauk Centre, MN)