Humboldt blows out West Franklin 40-20

Don't count the Humboldt Cubs out just yet after they smashed West Franklin by double digits and not have a district record of 2-1.

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October 20, 2025 - 3:37 PM

Mark McCullough, Humboldt junior defensive lineman, tracks down West Franklin quarterback Chandlers Scott for a sack. Courtesy photo

After a rough start to the season, the Humboldt Cubs may be peaking at just the right time following Friday’s 40-20 victory over West Franklin.

Despite opening the season 1-4, the Cubs (3-4) are one game away from qualifying for the postseason after finishing district runner up at 3-1. But first they must defeat the Central Heights Vikings (1-6) and potentially even their overall record at 4-4.

The Cubs seemed in a hole early after starting quarterback Mason Sterling left the contest with an apparent knee injury. After losing sophomore backup Ty Shaughnessy to a broken…

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