ELY— In a game that occasionally resembled bumper-cars at the state fair midway, the Timberwolves corralled a 70-31 win against the Broncos last Thursday. The win improved the team’s record to 12-1.
Despite aggressive efforts at steals, rebounds, blocks and fast breaks, the Broncos couldn’t keep pace – and not for lack of trying against a stingy Ely defense.
The Timberwolves had to work to get around the Broncos’ in-your-face approach in the paint, but that did not stop Ely from racking up the points. The Broncos also lost steam late in the game, scoring only 11 points in in the second half.
The Broncos showed a preference for passing the ball down the court rather than dribbling. And their aggression on defense resulted in multiple trips, falls and collisions.
Play stopped nine times in the first half and seven times in the second for penalty free throws.
In the first half, Ely racked up seven fouls to International Falls’ eight. The second saw a reversal, with Ely getting tagged for 10 fouls to just two by the Broncos.
Junior Hannah Penke was the top Ely scorer, with a total of 19 points. Junior Grace LaTourell added 16 points, while senior Madeline Kallberg tallied 12 points. Senior Madeline Perry added eight.
Overall, the Timberwolves sank 22 shots from inside the arc and added six treys and eight free throws.
The Wolves host Duluth Denfeld on Friday night. They travel to Nashwauk on Monday.