The Ely Timberwolves routed the visiting Kelley Mariners basketball team by a final score of 85-35 in Saturday's league game.

In their next game, the Timberwolves face the Cherry Tigers (Iron, MN) in a A Section 7 game, on Monday, January 9. Ely will attempt to move on its 9-1 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 3-7 record after their 57-31 league win over Deer River (Deer River, MN).

With the defeat, Kelley moves to 2-6 on the year. The Mariners host North Woods (Cook, MN) to face the grizzlies in a A Section 7 game on Monday, January 9. The grizzlies enter the game with a record of 4-6. North Woods lost 69-61 in their recent non-league game against International Falls (International Falls, MN)