ELY— The Timberwolves used a balanced offensive attack and strong defense to keep South Ridge under wraps as they finished their regular season with a 48-38 win.
The victory cemented Ely’s regular season record at 17-8, good for sixth seed in the Section 7A playoffs, guaranteeing them a home berth in the first round, which was set for Thursday evening, after the Timberjay’s Wednesday press time.
During Friday’s contest, Zoe Mackenzie led the way offensively with 12 points, including two three-balls, while Lydia Shultz added nine. Maija Mattson, Clare Thomas, and Audrey Kallberg notched eight points apiece, while Mattson led the team in rebounds with eight. Thomas added five boards for Ely.
The win bodes well for Ely’s first round in the playoffs as they’ll host the Panthers, now 12th-seeded, once again, this time with a 6 p.m. start.
Friday’s win came on the heels of a dominating 75-49 Ely victory over Littlefork-Big Falls led by Thomas who racked up 25 points, including two treys, on the night. It was one of the best scoring performances of her high school career and she was red hot from two-point range, connecting on nine of 14 shots, and capped the night with 7 rebounds. Mackenzie added 13 points for the Wolves, along with six boards, while Kallberg tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. Shultz and Mattson added 8 points apiece, while Amelia Penke pitched in with 6 points.