Winona Area Public Schools
The Winona High boys soccer team takes a photo with the girls team and fans after beating Byron 2-1 on Thursday night.
It was a Family Appreciation Night to remember for the Winona Senior High School boys soccer program.
A late goal by Auguste Tadie off an assist from Cade Ferstl gave the Winhawks a thrilling 2-1 over Byron in a nonconference game Thursday night at Paul Giel Field.
Winona improved to 4-7-1 with the win. Byron, which handed Rochester Lourdes its first conference loss in 137 matches on Tuesday, fell to 8-4.
Brock Herczeg scored early to give Winona a 1-0 lead.
Hunter Cisewski and goalkeeper Hans Larsen led a strong defensive effort.
Th JV team won 6-0.
The Winhawks are back in action at 5 p.m. Saturday against La Crescent at Paul Giel Field. It’s part of a full day of soccer at Paul Giel, as the girls JV plays Lake City at 11 a.m., the girls varsity plays Lake City at 1 p.m. and the boys JV plays La Crescent at 3 p.m. before the varsity game at 5 p.m.
Girls tennis
Winona 6, Red Wing 1: The Winhawks swept the singles matches en route to a big win over the Wingers.
At No. 1 singles, Emma Heneirt battled back from a first-set loss to win 4-6, 6-1, 6-1. Ariana Jacobs, Mollly Heinert and Adele Jacobsen won in straight sets at Nos. 2-4 singles.
At No. 2 doubles, McCarthy Leaf and Marissa McNally won 6-3, 7-5. At No. 3 doubles, Jaida Oudel and Ruby Baker survived in a 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-4 battle.
Volleyball
Rochester Mayo 3, Winona 0: The Spartans swept the Winhawks 25-14, 25-14, 25-19. Phoenix Matthees had eight kills to lead the Winhawks, while Grace Rohde had six kills and 22 digs.
The Winhawks play at Eau Claire Memorial on Tuesday.