BABBITT— The Timberwolves kept their Section 7 unbeaten streak alive here on Monday as they downed Northeast Range in straight sets. The Nighthawks, playing on their home court, came out with enthusiasm and gave the Wolves one of their biggest challenges of the season so far against a Section 7 squad. The ‘Hawks led at times during the opening set but the Wolves rallied in the end for a 25-20 win.
Ely took no prisoners in the final two sets, winning 25-7 and 25-11.
“What a fun first set,” said Northeast Range Head Coach Misty Roseth. “We had great serve receives!  In set two, they picked up their offense and we struggled with our serve receive.”
Ely’s big three worked the net again for the Wolves. Sophomore Audrey Kallberg and senior Clare Thomas, who has been improving her net play in recent games, both notched ten kills in the contest, while senior Lilli Rechichi added nine, along with a game high 16 digs. Kallberg added 12 digs and Thomas posted 11. Sophomore setter Gretta Lowe added eight digs along with 35 assists, while junior Sadie Rechichi added five digs and six ace serves.
For Northeast Range, Kaydence Hancock led the way offensively with six kills. Maizy Sundblad and Peyson Roseth each posted nine digs and two kills, while Else Bee added four digs and two kills. Danica Sundblad added 12 digs and Chloe Janeksela added five.
The Wolves have a busy week ahead, with a Saturday tournament at Mesabi East and a trip to Bigfork on Monday. They’ll be back home on Tuesday to host Mt. Iron-Buhl.
The Nighthawks were set to face Northland on Thursday and will visit Mesabi East on Saturday.