HUMBOLDT — A promising start for Humboldt High’s homecoming showdown against Cherryvale quickly turned sour in a 47-31 loss to the Chargers.
Cherryvale opened the contest with a strong drive, primarily on the efforts of running back Tristan Thornton, which ended in 1-yard touchdown.
The Cubs responded with a 51-yard pass from Alex Murrow to Caleb Vanatta over the middle for a touchdown. Vanatta’s kick nailed the upright, however, keeping the Cubs at six.
The second quarter warmed up for the home team. Murrow…
