Winside pulled away in the second half to post a 40-20 win over Elkhorn Valley in their 2017 football season opener Thursday at Jim Winch Memorial Field.
The Wildcats scored on the first play of the game when Brandon Watters hit Koby Ellis for a long touchdown pass as Winside built a 20-12 halftime advantage.
Elkhorn Valley came back to tie the game midway through the third period, but Winside broke a 20-20 tie on the ensuing possession and added two insurance touchdowns in the final period to seal the win.
The Wildcats go on the road next Friday to face Fullerton.
