Minnesota High School Basketball - Mesabi East holds off Ely
February 9, 2024: Aurora, MN 55705 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Mesabi East Giants (Aurora, MN) and the visiting Ely Timberwolves (Ely, MN), saw Mesabi East's basketball squad hold off Ely by a tally of 57-54.
With the victory, Mesabi East improves its record to 10-11 on the campaign. The Giants travel to Two Harbors/Kelley (Two Harbors, MN) to confront the in a AA Section 7 challenge on Monday, February 12. The come into the challenge with a record of 6-7. Two Harbors/Kelley lost 77-73 in their recent league challenge against Moose Lake/Willow River (Moose Lake, MN)
Next up, the Timberwolves confront the Chisholm Bluestreaks (Chisholm, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 16. Ely will attempt to improve on its 9-11 season record.