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Ely wins two to advance in tournament

SILVER BAY— Ely returned from its trip to the North Shore on Tuesday with two key post-season wins under its belt and the prospect of home field advantage in the next contest in the Section 7A … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/30/24

Ely’s Molly Brophy looks focused as she takes the handoff from Lydia Schultz in the 4x400 relay event.

Sub-sections wrap-up

AURORA- A host of Ely Timberwolves athletes were set to participate in the 7A sectional meet at UMD on Thursday by turning in qualifying performances at the 7A north subsectional in Aurora last week. … more

David Colburn | 5/30/24

North Woods’ Alex Burckhardt leads the way in the 3200 meters, with fellow Grizzlies runner Kahlil Lightfeather-Spears, right, close behind.

Grizzlies runners, jumper move on to sectionals

AURORA- A number of North Woods track athletes cleared the first hurdle for getting to the state track and field meet last Thursday at the 7A subsectional meet in Aurora by turning in qualifying … more

David Colburn | 5/30/24

Ely track competes at Rock Ridge meet

HIBBING- The Ely boys and girls track squads took part in the Steve Kerzie Invitational track and field meet at Rock Ridge High School last Saturday, with the girls placing third and the boys … more

David Colburn | 5/24/24

The Grizzlies’ Emarie Gibson makes a big splash as she slides into third base during last Thursday’s water-logged game against Cook County.

Grizzlies advance in squeaker

FIELD TWP- The North Woods Grizzlies kept their fans on the edge of their sectional playoff seats on Monday, breaking a tie in their final at-bat to defeat Littlefork-Big Falls 6-5 and advance to the … more

David Colburn | 5/23/24

Senior Hannah Penke tags out a Floodwood runner as she attempts to steal second base.

Ely edges Floodwood in playoff opener

ELY—Last Saturday, Floodwood proved a pushover for the Timberwolves softball squad in a 19-4 Ely rout. But they proved anything but in Monday’s opening round of the Section 7A playoffs as … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/23/24

North Woods senior golfer Tori Olson watches a putt head toward the hole during Friday’s tournament at Vermilion Fairways.

Olson ties for win in home tourney

COOK- In a soggy shootout at the East Range Conference girls golf tournament at Vermilion Fairways last Friday, North Woods’ Tori Olson mastered the slop for a share of the individual title, … more

David Colburn | 5/23/24

Pitching rules as Ely prepares for post season

ELY— Mesabi East pitcher Dakota Kruse fanned an even dozen Ely batters and slammed a two-run homer here on Monday as the Giants dropped the Timberwolves to 8-9 on the season. The 5-1 loss came … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/23/24

Grizzlies compete in Polar League meet

TWO HARBORS—Titles were up for grabs at the Polar League Championship track meet in Two Harbors on May 15, but North Woods tracksters competing with the South Ridge Panthers came home without … more

David Colburn | 5/23/24

NER-Ely girls take second in home golf tournament

ELY- The Northeast Range – Ely girls golf team teed it up on their home course this week and took second in the seven-team East Range Conference tourney on Monday at the Ely Golf Club. Four … more

5/16/24

Mental mistakes plaguing Ely in late season

SOUTH RIDGE— The Timberwolves were heading into this weekend’s annual Veterans Showcase tournament still looking for answers with just ten days to go in the regular season. “The way … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/16/24

Grizzlies compete at Denfield

DULUTH- North Woods tracksters competing with the South Ridge Panthers participated on Friday in the 15-team Matt Kero Memorial Invitational at Duluth Denfield High School. The Panthers finished well … more

5/16/24

Ely’s Zoe MacKenzie zeroes in on home plate as she winds for a pitch.

Sweet revenge for Grizzlies

FIELD TWP- With an eye on avenging an earlier loss this season to the Ely Timberwolves, the North Woods softball team stepped up on Friday to defend their home diamond and send the visitors home on … more

David Colburn | 5/15/24

Udovich wins 400 for Ely at league meet

HIBBING- The Ely boys and girls track squads parted ways last week to compete in separate meets in Chisholm and Hibbing, then got back together on Tuesday to compete at Rock Ridge. IRC championship … more

David Colburn | 5/15/24

North Woods’ Olson hits hot streak, takes first at Ely tourney

ELY- North Woods golfer Tori Olson bagged first place on Monday at the East Range Conference meet in Ely, and placed high on the leaderboards in Virginia and Hibbing last week. The Grizzlies senior … more

David Colburn | 5/15/24

Solid hitting lifts Wolves over Rangers

ELY— A big day at the plate made the difference for the Timberwolves as they pounded out a baker’s dozen to dump the Rangers 13-5. “I thought this was the best we looked all season … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/15/24

NER-Ely boys take second at Hoyt Lakes meet, struggle at Hibbing

HIBBING- The Northeast Range – Ely boys golf team teed it up in back-to-back tourneys last week, chalking up a second-place finish at Hoyt Lakes while struggling at Hibbing. The Mesabi East … more

David Colburn | 5/15/24

Ely nabs comeback at North Woods

FIELD TWP- The Ely Timberwolves softball team came on strong in the latter innings of a road game against the North Woods Grizzlies on Thursday, May 2, going home with a 12-9 victory. Moved to North … more

David Colburn | 5/9/24

Olson notches seconds at GR, Babbitt tourneys

GIANTS RIDGE- North Woods senior golfer Tori Olson is rounding into good midseason form with a pair of second-place finishes in her last two tournaments, the most recent at the Mesabi East … more

David Colburn | 5/9/24

Grizzlies notch first win at Hill City

HILL CITY- The Hill City/Northland baseball team was ripe for the picking last week when North Woods came visiting, with the Storm riding a six-game losing streak. The Grizzlies cashed in for their … more

5/9/24

The Grizzlies’ River Cheney slides in safe at third after hitting a triple during last Friday’s contest with South Ridge.

Grizzlies split a pair

FIELD TWP- The North Woods softball team split a pair of games bracketing the weekend this past week with a Friday home loss to South Ridge balanced by a Monday road win over Mt. Iron-Buhl. The 6-4 … more

David Colburn | 5/9/24

Panthers track competes at Esko, Two Harbors

REGIONAL- The South Ridge Panthers combined track team ran into stiff competition last week in the 11-team Esko Showcase meet in Esko on April 25, with the girls placing ninth and the boys finishing … more

David Colburn | 5/2/24

NER-Ely, Grizzlies golfers compete at Virginia

VIRGINIA- The Northeast Range-Ely boys golf team placed fifth in the seven-team field at the East Range Conference meet at the Virginia Golf Course on Thursday, April 25. The team total of 188 was 27 … more

David Colburn | 5/2/24

Grizzlies hurler Addison Burckhardt winds for a pitch with a group of North Woods defenders backing her up during last Thursday’s game with Mt. Iron-Buhl.

Resilient Grizzlies top Mt. Iron-Buhl 12-9

FIELD TWP- When the Mt. Iron-Buhl Rangers scored seven runs in two innings to take an 8-7 lead on the North Woods Grizzlies softball team going into the bottom of the sixth inning last Thursday at … more

David Colburn | 5/1/24

Ely ten-runs Deer River

DEER RIVER— Ely’s offense clicked here last Thursday as the Timberwolves ten-runned the Warriors 13-3 to improve to 4-3 on the young baseball season. “This was the much-needed … more

Marshall Helmberger | 5/1/24