Winona Winhawks (Winona, MN) followers went home pleased Monday as they saw their football team nip the host Kasson-Mantorville Komets (Kasson, MN), 8-7 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Winona advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Winhawks host Faribault (Faribault, MN) to play the Falcons in a battle on Monday, October 7. The Falcons go into the battle with a record of 2-1. Faribault won 18-12 in their recent league battle against Austin (Austin, MN)

The Komets now own a 1-1 record. They play next when they travel to Byron for a non-league battle on Monday, October 7.