HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Middle School allowed nary a first down in a 36-0 shutout win Thursday over Cherryvale.
“Our defense has really improved over the course of the season, and is really playing at a high level,” Cub head coach Mike Miller said. “I was proud of the way our guys bounced back after a tough loss last week.”
Humboldt’s offense wasn’t too shabby, either.
After forcing a three-and-out on Cherryvale’s first possession, the Cubs got the fun started with a 64-yard touchdown from Mason Sterling to Asher Hart.
Kyler Isbell’s scored on a 19-yard run, Blake Ellis’ came from 25 yards, and Tanner King scored on a seven-yard run to make it 28-0 at the break.
Sterling scored on a seven-yard run in the third quarter for the final tally.
Sterling rushed for 94 yards, while Ellis had 58 yards on the ground. Isbell had 22 yards on two carries, King had eight yards on two totes. Sterling completed 2 of 4 passes for 77 yards. Hart’s only catch was the 64-yard touchdown. Chase DeMeritt added a 13-yard reception.
Isbell racked up a team-high nine tackles on defense. Logan Page and Cody White followed with eight and six, respectively.
Humboldt (5-1) travels to Leon next Thursday to take on Bluestem.
