CHERRYVALE — While Humboldt High’s vaunted passing attack sputtered a bit defense, the Cubs’ defense was there to pick up the slack.
Not only did Humboldt keep host Cherryvale High out of any sort of scoring position in the second half of a five-point game, the Cub defense was responsible for the game’s deciding points.
Humboldt’s Jacob Carpenter recovered a Charger fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, erasing a 16-14 deficit.
The Cubs were able to nurse their 21-16 win down the stretch with a key drive to retain possession the last three…
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