The crowd at Friday's non-league challenge between the Ely Timberwolves (Ely, MN) and the host South Ridge Panthers (Culver, MN), observed Ely's basketball team edge South Ridge by a count of 53-50.

With the victory, Ely advances its record to 17-7 on the year. The Timberwolves travel to South Ridge (Culver, MN) to meet the Panthers in a non-league battle on Friday, February 20. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 17-5. South Ridge won 81-18 in their recent league battle against Floodwood (Floodwood, MN)

The Panthers now own a 17-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Ely for a non-league battle on Friday, February 20.