Ely Timberwolves (Ely, MN) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host McGregor Mercuries (McGregor, MN), 82-74 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Ely upgrades its record to 11-4 on the year. The Timberwolves travel to Littlefork-Big Falls (Littlefork, MN) to face the Vikings in a non-league match on Friday, January 24. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 11-2.

The Mercuries now sport a 4-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Chisholm for a A Section 7 match on Friday, January 24. McGregor will face a Bluestreaks squad coming off a 68-55 league win over Carlton/Wrenshall (Carlton, MN). The Bluestreaks record now stands at 4-10.