Humboldt confident despite late loss

After facing some of the area's toughest team throughout the regular season, the Humboldt Cubs are confident entering the postseason despite boasting a losing record.

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February 20, 2026 - 4:25 PM

Thatcher Mueller, Humboldt junior forward, angles for a score during the second half of Thursday. Photo by Jimmy Potts / Iola Register

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Cubs lost 68-52 in their final Tri-Valley League contest to Fredonia on Thursday.

The Cubs held their own through the first half, but a slow third and fourth quarters doomed their two-game win streak with Labette slated for Friday.

“We played well. We played hard and battled all night,” Humboldt coach Kason Siemens said. “There were a few charge calls that were 50-50 calls that could have gone our way and made a difference.”

A 3-pointer from junior guard Luke Coronado and a pair of field goals from sophomore guard Connor Newman…

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