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Defense rules as Ely dumps Mariners

Marshall Helmberger
Posted 12/11/19

SILVER BAY— The Timberwolves improved to 4-0 on the young basketball season after emerging from an otherwise tight defensive contest with the Mariners with a 53-37 win here on Tuesday night.

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Defense rules as Ely dumps Mariners

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SILVER BAY— The Timberwolves improved to 4-0 on the young basketball season after emerging from an otherwise tight defensive contest with the Mariners with a 53-37 win here on Tuesday night.

A slow start for Ely kept the game close. “It was a struggle in the first half as our shooting was poor, but we did enough to get the win on the road,” said Ely Head Coach Tom McDonald.

Junior guard Brock Latourell provided a spark at key moments, according to McDonald. “He hit five threes, including some big shots when we were struggling,” he said. Senior forward Dylan Fenske posted another strong performance, posting 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds for a double-double. Senior guard Eric Omerza tallied ten points and seven rebounds, while Longwell tallied nine rebounds.

The Wolves ran over Hill City on Saturday, downing the Hornets 67-24. After a slow start, Ely caught fire and picked up their offensive pace in the second half. “Again we played very well defensively,” said McDonald.

Fenske led the way with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Omerza put up 15 points and seven assists. Junior Will Davies posted 13 points and ninth-grade guard Joey Bianco had nine points and six assists.

The boys notched their second win of the season last Friday, as they topped visiting International Falls 56-31. Ely helped their cause with a quick start and took a 31-18 lead into the break. A strong second half defensive performance held the Broncos to just 13 points in the second frame. Eric Omerza scored 16 points and posted seven assists, while Dylan Fenske scored 12 and notched eight boards. Senior Bryce Longwell scored a career-high 12 points and took in eight rebounds.

The Wolves were set to visit North Woods on Friday in a battle of the unbeaten. Tip-off is set for 7:15 p.m.

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