CHISHOLM— Ely junior Joey Bianco posted another double-double here last Friday, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a tough first half for Ely. The Timberwolves lost to the Bluestreaks 84-65.
The Wolves struggled with an aggressive Chisholm press at times, allowing a whopping 17 turnovers in the first half alone. The ‘Streaks took advantage and built a 16-point lead by the break. Ely showed more composure in the second half and closed the gap at one point to seven, but they faded down the stretch.
Bianco dominated offensively for Ely, pouring in 27 points, grabbing 16 rebounds and notching seven assists. Senior Harry Simons added 13 points and six assists, while fellow senior Mason Davis added ten points.
Ely’s scheduled Tuesday night home contest with Mt. Iron-Buhl was postponed due to weather. That game has been rescheduled to this Saturday night, Feb. 26. The Timberwolves will wrap up their regular season at home next week, hosting Silver Bay on Tuesday night, with Fond du Lac coming to town on Friday.