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NERE swimmers dominate in freestyle events
INTERNATIONAL FALLS— Varsity swimmers from Northeast Range and Ely (NERE) took first in several events here late last week, even as the Broncos narrowly edged them on overall points 92-86. … more
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Grizzlies muzzle Huskies in 3-0 road victory
BIGFORK- The North Woods volleyball team took its first road trip of the season on Tuesday and came home with a convincing 3-0 decision over the host Bigfork Huskies.The Grizzlies got on an early … more
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Ely’s senior Grace LaTourell’s perfect form on jumpers was on full display in her 41-point performance against the Grizzlies.
Ely dumps North Woods
ELY- The North Woods girls were riding high at Ely last Thursday when senior River Cheney drained a halftime-buzzer-beating trey for a one-point lead at the intermission, 29-28. But Wolves’ … more
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Senior Grace LaTourell goes up for a jump shot while under heavy pressure from a Mt. Iron-Buhl defender.
Timberwolves fall to Mt. Iron-Buhl
ELY- In a hard-fought contest against two of the best girls teams in the region, the Rangers came out on top here on Monday, 76-58. The score obscures a remarkable game for the Timberwolves as they … more
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Ely’s 4 on the 4th top finishers
Four mile race Ages 0-12 Boys: 1. Charles Fuenffinger, age 12 2. Melvin Geffre, age 10 3. Vincent Howe, age 10 Girls: 1. Eloisa Gomez, age 12 2. Eila Fuenffinger, age 10 3. Cecelia Fuenffinger, age … more
Ely routed in opener
CLOQUET— Ely’s once seemingly promising hockey season came to a convincing end Tuesday evening in the first round of the Section 7A playoffs here. The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Lumberjacks … more
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Grizzlies split on the week
FIELD TWP- The North Wood Grizzlies were raining trifectas at home Monday against Blackduck, but it was a three-pointer they didn’t take that sank them in a heartbreaking 94-91 loss.The Drakes … more
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Runners look fresh and eager as they take off from the starting line during the 5K portion of the Vermilion Run held July 4.
Over 250 took part in the 40th Annual Vermilion Run
TOWER- The weather cooperated, and the runners showed up for the 40th running of the Vermilion 10K and 5K run. There were 170 signed up for the 5K, and 50 signed up for the 10K race this year. Over … more
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Ely junior sprinter Silas Solum works his way through traffic during state meet competition last Thursday at Giants Ridge. Solum was paired with Aksel Skustad in the event and the pair finished in fourth place overall.
Ely boys take eighth place
GIANTS RIDGE— A huge fourth-place finish in the boys sprint competition here on Thursday lifted the Ely boys team to eighth-place at the state Nordic ski meet on a bright but chilly day. … more
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NR-E senior Lily Tedrick performs during the individual medley at last Saturday’s sectional competition in Hibbing.
NR-E sets team records in strong sectional performance
HIBBING— The Northeast Range-Ely swimmers may not be headed to the state meet, but they left Saturday’s season-ending 7A sectional competition with heads held high.“We had a great … more
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The Grizzlies’ Brynn Chosa and Tatum Barto try to head off a Hill City pass.
Grizzlies take two in OT
FIELD TWP- Overtime is prime time for the North Woods girls basketball team, as they picked up extra period wins against Deer River and Cherry this week, sandwiched around a solid win against Hill … more
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Grizzlies rout Littlefork-BF
LITTLEFORK- Littlefork-Big Falls, on Tuesday, had the unenviable task of hosting a North Woods girls team still smarting from last Thursday’s loss to Ely, and the Grizzlies took out their … more
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Ely’s Lily Rechichi and Madeline Kallberg battle for control of the ball against Mayer Lutheran in the opening round of the state volleyball tournament, held last weekend in the Twin Cities.
They made their mark
ST. PAUL- The Ely Timberwolves’ magical run of 29 consecutive wins this season came to an end last week at the Class A state volleyball tournament in St. Paul. Yet, Ely proved they belonged … more
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A young Robert Gawboy emerges from a pool during the heyday of his swimming career.
Gawboy inducted for swimming achievements
REGIONAL— The late Robert “Bob” Gawboy was inducted last month into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame for his remarkable achievements in the sport of swimming. … more
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The lustrous woodwork in the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center provided exceptional acoustics for performances under the auspices of the Northern Lights Music Festival, held Sunday in Tower.
Classical music, classic venue
TOWER- The Northern Lights Music Festival hosted an afternoon concert of chamber music at the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center in Tower. Concert performers included young musicans attending the … more
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Erin Bianco, huge crowd in the background, works her way up a hill at Theodore Wirth Park.
Bianco 37th at World Cup meet
MINNEAPOLIS—Ely native Erin Bianco was among a handful of Minnesota skiers taking part in the Stifel Loppet Cup this past weekend at Theodore Wirth Park. The event was part of this year’s World Cup tour and drew top Nordic racers from around the world. Bianco, who qualified for the World Cup circuit earlier this year, finished in 37th place, including fifth among Americans, in the elite field during the sprint competition on Saturday. more
Devine again tops the field
DULUTH— Ely Nordic skiers were headed into the Section 7 meet on Wednesday after a string of recent strong performances, particularly by senior standout Zoe Devine. (Note that sectional results … more
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North Woods senior Jonah Burnett’s shot against Mesabi East frames the No. 10 jersey of senior Tra’von Boshey in the background. Boshey was honored along with the team’s four other seniors for senior night.
North Woods chalks up three more wins
FIELD TWP – The North Woods boys basketball team ran its record to 18-4 this week with big home wins over Hill City and Mesabi East. The Grizzlies got off to a fast start in this one with Louie … more
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Ely junior Drew Marolt steals the puck during the Feb. 3 game against the St. Paul Johnson Governors.
Wolves take two raucous matches
ELY- Hockey is known for sometimes rowdy behavior on the ice, but during a Friday night matchup here against the St. Paul-Johnson Governors, it was parents causing most of the problems. Two St. Paul … more
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North Woods’ Tatum Barto looks on from the lane as Helen Koch applies pressure to a Bigfork ballhandler.
Grizzlies dump Bigfork for first win
FIELD TWP- The North Woods girls fended off a pesky Bigfork Huskies squad at home on Monday for their first win of the young basketball season, 65-54. The Huskies took an early lead and held it until … more
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Ely drops two
ELY— The red-hot Timberwolves hit a chilly stretch this past week as they dropped two straight games to slip to 15-5 on the season.Playing here on Tuesday, they struggled against Deer River, … more
Ely sophomore Jack Davies brings the ball down court
OUCH! Ely routs Floodwood 87-13 in home opener
ELY— Absolute blowout. Those are the only words to describe Ely’s home opener here on Monday as the Timberwolves destroyed Floodwood 87-13, having led 65-0 at one point in the contest. … more
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North Woods pitcher Ben Kruse locks in on home plate as he gets ready to let loose with a pitch.
Grizz drop opener to Giants
AURORA- With six starters gone from last year’s 7A Sectional tourney runner-up squad, the North Woods baseball team will be looking to plug a few holes this season as they round into form.That … more
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Ely junior Alex Merriman advances the puck down the ice under pressure from a Mora defenseman.
Fast start for T-Wolves
ELY— The Timberwolves, who struggled mightily on the ice last season, are off to their best start in memory this year, notching a 3-1 record through their first four games of the season. After … more
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Snow and wet ground is still plaguing area ball fields, like American Legion Memorial Field in Soudan. Lingering winter conditions have delayed the start of the spring sports season by nearly three weeks.
Snow delays frustrating for area teams
REGIONAL—If you’ve been missing reports on spring sports action around the area in the Timberjay lately, you can blame Mother Nature. Local high school athletes are used to postponements … more
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