In Friday's non-league test, the Cromwell Cardinals (Cromwell, MN) basketball squad got by the host Ely Timberwolves (Ely, MN), by a final score of 58-56.

Next, the Cardinals clash with the Cook County Vikings (Grand Marais, MN) in a A Section 7 bout, on Friday, February 6. Cromwell will attempt to move on its 7-8 season record.

With the loss, Ely falls to 11-5 on the campaign. The Timberwolves travel to Deer River (Deer River, MN) to play the Warriors in a non-league bout on Monday, February 2. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 11-2. Deer River won 82-27 in their recent non-league bout against Chisholm (Chisholm, MN)