Ely Timberwolves (Ely, MN) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Mesabi East Giants (Aurora, MN), 82-50 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Ely advances its record to 4-0 on the year. The Timberwolves host Cook County (Grand Marais, MN) to meet the Vikings in a A Section 7 match on Tuesday, December 17. The Vikings enter the test with a record of 2-2. Cook County lost 67-42 in their recent league test against Cromwell (Cromwell, MN)

The Giants (1-4) will now prepare for their test against Moose Lake/Willow River (Moose Lake, MN). The Rebels come into the AA Section 7 test with a 1-1 record. In their last test, Moose Lake/Willow River bounced Two Harbors (Two Harbors, MN), 71-42, in a non-league test.