Less than a week removed from competing for a state title, Tri-Valley League officials recognized five Humboldt High School baseball players as members of the All-Tri-Valley League team.
Seniors Blake Ellis, Cole Mathes, Kyler Isbell, Logan Page and Colden Cook received the recognition after winning the Tri-Valley League title in May, then following it up with a regional title and taking fourth at the state tournament.
Earlier this week, KSHSAA officials recognized Page with a place on the All-State First Team for his contribution to Humboldt’s state run. Page ended the season in Manhattan as the Cubs’ starter in the state quarterfinals, where he posted five strikeouts and an RBI in a 10-3 victory over Russell-Victoria. Page ended the year with a 6-2 record while tallying 94 strikeouts and boasting an ERA of 1.392. He also ended the season with a .376 batting average with 32 hits, 15 doubles, a triple and 35 RBIs.
The Cubs’ second starting pitcher Isbell may have been a snub for the recent all-state selection considering his four-RBI performance at state against Russell-Victoria and a clutch performance while relieving Page in the same game. He had a 7-2 record overall, pitching the second most innings on the team while posting 42 strikeouts for a 1.87 ERA. Isbell also reached base on nearly half of his at-bats this season with a .327 batting average. He had 18 hits, four doubles and 17 RBIs.
Mathes seemed the wildcard of the bunch by showcasing his skills on the mound, in the batter’s box and in the outfield. 
Despite primarily serving as a reliever and closer, Mathes showed he had the endurance to take on starting duties this season, ending the year with a 6-1 record. Boasting an ERA of 1.14, Mathes allowed the second fewest hits among Humboldt pitchers while having the second most strikeouts with 52. He had a team-leading 37 hits for 21 RBIs including a double and a triple.
Shortstop Blake Ellis was more than a reliable infielder this season. Ellis made the most of his opportunities in the batter’s box with an on-base percentage of .550 and a .333 batting average. He had 25 hits, six doubles, a home run and six RBIs. He also had a pair of strikeouts in a limited appearance on the mound.
Another reliable infielder for Humboldt was first baseman Colden Cook. After breaking 1,000 career points on the basketball court, Cook proved he also had talent on the baseball diamond. He had 33 hits including six doubles and a triple and drove in 27 RBIs.
White omitted
Crest Lancer Henry White also received All-Three Rivers League first-team honors, but was inadvertently left off in Friday’s article.
White set a state record for most runs scored in a season with 61 while carrying a .477 batting average, including 41 hits, 10 doubles, three home runs and 47 RBIs.
