Ely Timberwolves (Ely, MN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Nashwauk-Keewatin Spartans (Nashwauk, MN), 66-31 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ely upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Timberwolves travel to Two Harbors (Two Harbors, MN) to clash with the Agates in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 3. The Agates go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Two Harbors lost 75-68 in their recent league bout against Marshall/Lakeview Christian Academy (Duluth, MN)

Next up, the Spartans clash with the Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings (Littlefork, MN) in a A Section 7 bout, on Tuesday, December 6. Nashwauk-Keewatin will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Vikings go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 90-33 league loss to Deer River (Deer River, MN).