MT. IRON—The indomitable Timberwolves volleyball team made short work of the Rangers here on Tuesday, winning in a straight set rout, 25-9, 25-4, and 25-12, to keep their perfect season intact with just three regular season contests yet to go.
Ely is now a virtual lock for the top seed in the Section 7A tournament, which gets underway late next week.
Tuesday’s easy win was a chance to give younger players more time on the court. “It was nice to get everyone on the floor,” said Ely Head Coach Megan Wognum. “We even got to work on some new skills.”
Sophomore Clare Thomas had a strong outing, posting six kills and as many digs, while junior Hannah Penke tallied six kills, five digs, an three aces. Senior Rachel Coughlin had a big night from the line, notching 10 aces along with nine digs and three kills. Senior Madeline Kallberg posted five kills, four digs, and 15 set assists, while Natasha Fulkrod added six kills, three blocks and two digs. Junior setter Sarah Visser added four digs and 19 assists.
The Wolves were set to take on Nashwauk-Keewatin on the road on Thursday. They’ll host Cook County on Monday and wrap up the regular season on Tuesday at Bigfork.