The cold weather seemed to freeze a perpetual smile onto the face of Cromwell-Wright girls basketball coach Jeff Gronner on Tuesday. After picking up two wild wins last week against highly ranked Mountain Iron-Buhl and a talented Esko team, the Cards took care of host Carlton 79-43 Monday to pick up their 14th win of the season.

“How can you not be happy with the way the kids have been playing and their effort,” Gronner said. “After beating state-ranked MIB and traditionally tough Esko in one week, and then having a very solid effort against a very athletic Carlton team, you can’t help but be...