Sports - The Timberjay

Wolves stun Barnum with seventh inning tourney rally

AURORA— A dramatic seventh-inning rally over Barnum here on Tuesday, left the Timberwolves flying high during the first two games of double elimination in the Section 7A tournament. Ely made it … more

Marshall Helmberger | 6/1/22

Grizzlies out of playoffs on a double dose of Silver Bay

CLOQUET- Silver Bay was a double dose of trouble for the North Woods softball team in the 7A sectional tournament, as the Mariners bumped the Grizzlies out of the event with a 9-1 win in their … more

David Colburn | 6/1/22

Ely sophomore pitcher Andrew Marolt winds to deliver during last Thursday’s home contest against Chisholm.

Ely wraps up regular season with a win

DEER RIVER— Freshman Cade Chittum rapped a two-run single in the top of the sixth and notched a save from the mound in the bottom of the seventh as he helped lead Ely to a 7-5 come-from-behind … more

Marshall Helmberger | 6/1/22

Timberwolves make quick exit from playoffs

GRAND RAPIDS – The Timberwolves suffered a quick exit from the Section 7A girls softball tournament played here last Thursday, falling first to Cherry and then North Woods in the consolation … more

Keith Vandervort | 6/1/22

North Woods golfers taking tough weather in stride

FIELD TWP- Late melting snow, excessive April rains, and intermittent storms have taken their toll on Minnesota spring sports seasons, but the North Woods boys and girls have taken it all in … more

David Colburn | 5/25/22

Ely’s Charly Flom raps a hit during Tuesday’s playoff tilt.

Wolves rally for playoff win

ELY- An enthusiastic home crowd turned out here to watch the Timberwolves win their opening round contest in the Section 7A softball tournament in dramatic fashion on Tuesday. Ely, seeded seventh, … more

Keith Vandervort | 5/25/22

After fielding a grounder, the Grizzlies' Helen Koch gets ready to throw out a Cook County runner.

Grizzlies obliterate Nighthawks 24-0

FIELD TWP- The North Woods softball team got off to a roaring start in sectional tournament play on Tuesday, obliterating the visiting Northeast Range Nighthawks 24-0.The game was shortened to just … more

David Colburn | 5/25/22

Ely sophomore pitcher Drew Marolt eyes his catcher intently as he winds for a pitch against Carlton in the opening game of the Veteran’s Memorial tournament on Friday.

Wolves edge Broncos to improve to 12-4

INTERNATIONAL FALLS— Ely bounced back from its Monday loss to Rock Ridge, on the strength of a four-run first inning to edge the Broncos here, 7-6. The Wolves had plenty of help from the … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/25/22

The Grizzlies' Louie Panichi winds for a pitch.

Grizzlies down ‘Hawks

SOUDAN- The air carried a chill and the skies were mostly cloudy on Monday, but the North Woods Grizzlies heated up in the latter part of Monday’s game against Northeast Range to claim an 11-6 … more

David Colburn | 5/18/22

Ely’s Gunnar Hart slides in safe at second during a steal attempt against Littlefork-Big Falls on Monday.

T-wolves win streak extends to seven

ELY— Senior pitcher Mason Davis tossed a no-hitter on Monday as the Timberwolves won their seventh straight to improve to 8-3 on the season. Davis fanned 11 Littlefork batters as Ely blanked … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/18/22

Grizzlies smash Chisholm in rebound from season’s first loss

FIELD TWP- The perfect season record for the North Woods softball team gained its first blemish with a loss Monday to Mesabi East, but the Grizzlies came roaring back on Tuesday to demolish Chisholm … more

David Colburn | 5/18/22

Grizzlies pitcher Evelyn Brodeen winds during last Friday’s contest with Ely.

Grizzlies edge Timberwolves 5-4

ELY—On Friday, the undefeated Grizzlies put the hurt to Ely for the second time this season, even as the Timberwolves bared their teeth in a hard-fought 5-4 contest. North Woods pitcher Evelyn … more

Keith Vandervort | 5/18/22

Wolves go 1-2 for the week

ELY – The Timberwolves batters came out swinging against the Nighthawks in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday, putting on their best performance of the week. Kate Coughlin had three … more

Keith Vandervort | 5/18/22

Ely’s Kate Coughlin slides safely into second base during Tuesday’s contest with the Spartans.

Ely girls improve to 7-2 in week’s action

ELY – The Timberwolves softball team won two of three on the road late last week and brought their 6-1 record home this week where they lost to International Falls on Monday and beat … more

Keith Vandervort | 5/11/22 | 1 comment

As teammate Karah Scofield backs up the play, the Grizzlies’ Skyler Yernatich tags out a stealing Ely baserunner.

North Woods routs Ely in 13-0 shutout

FIELD TWP- The North Woods softball team wasted little time putting the visiting Timberwolves on notice last Friday that they would defend their diamond tooth and nail. The Grizzlies did exactly … more

David Colburn | 5/11/22

Ely’s Joey Bianco starts to slide into second base during a successful steal attempt against MI-B last Thursday.

T-Wolves hit their stride

GRAND MARAIS— The long road trip to the shore didn’t slow the Timberwolves this past Saturday, as they downed Cook County 5-2 for their third straight win in as many days to improve their … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/11/22

Grizzlies notch first victories

FIELD TWP- A young North Woods baseball team struggling but playing well at times through an 0-5 losing streak finally cashed in its first big win of the season last week, then followed it up with … more

David Colburn | 5/11/22

Ely senior pitcher Mason Davis winds during last Friday’s game with North Woods.

Wolves blank Grizzlies

ELY— The Timberwolves’ senior pitcher Mason Davis put on a star performance during Ely’s home opener last Friday as he struck out eight and held North Woods to just two hits on … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/4/22

The Grizzlies’ Helen Koch and Skyler Yernatich celebrate after Yernatich drove home the game-winning run against MI-B.

Grizzlies collect two road wins

FIELD TWP- With the weather finally cooperating a bit, the North Woods softball team stayed perfect on the season by collecting road wins at Mt. Iron-Buhl and Floodwood this week.The Grizzlies played … more

David Colburn | 5/4/22

Ely’s Kate Coughlin slides safe into second on a steal attempt during last Thursday’s contest with Deer River.

Wolves rack up three straight home wins

ELY – The Timberwolves softball team improved to 4-0 on the season on Tuesday after notching their third straight home victory against Mesabi East. It was the second straight nail-biter for … more

Keith Vandervort | 5/4/22

Wolves look good in 5-2 loss to South Ridge

ELY— The Timberwolves faced the odds-on favorite to win the section on Tuesday, and held up well in a 5-2 loss. “This was a great effort by our guys today,” said Ely Head Coach … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/4/22

Ely pitcher Katrina Seliskar winds up during a recent indoor practice. Lingering snow and cold conditions have affected the springs sports seasons in the area.

Delayed spring keeps softball players indoors

ELY – The Ely High School softball team is playing a waiting game to get their spring season in gear as winter maintains a tight grip on the North Country. Like all other sports this spring, … more

Keith Vandervort | 4/27/22

Grizzlies drop game to Virginia

PROCTOR – A neutral field was a playable field last week as North Woods and Virginia escaped the winter doldrums for a baseball game on the turf field at Proctor on Friday.It turned out to be … more

David Colburn | 4/27/22

Ely teachers Amy Kingsley and Tracy Anderson organize the Ely High School Promwear Pop-up store in Room 13 at Memorial School. Outfits will be available all next week. Prom is set for Saturday, April 30.

Prom Pop-Up a hit

ELY – Memorial High School students here planning to go to Prom this year, but have nothing to wear, can take advantage of a free Prom-wear Popup event at school next week. Hurry, as Prom 2022 … more

Keith Vandervort | 4/20/22

Some of the 18 or more dogs that were abandoned on Ash River Trail near Kabetogama on April 5.

Rescuers working hard to retrieve 18 abandoned dogs

KABETOGAMA- Volunteers have been making some headway in an extraordinary effort to corral a group of at least 18 dogs that were abandoned around April 5 along Ash River Trail between Orr and … more

4/20/22