HUMBOLDT — It all boils down to this.
Humboldt High’s Cubs picked up their fifth straight victory in dominating fashion Friday, rushing for 456 yards in a 62-18 win over Jayhawk-Linn.
The victory sets up a pair of season-ending showdowns, first on Friday at unbeaten Wellsville, then winding up Oct. 22 with a home tilt against Osage City. Wellsville, like Humboldt, is unbeaten in district play at 3-0. The Eagles stand at 6-0 overall. Osage City is at 5-1 overall and 2-1 in district play.
The Cubs broke open a 14-12 lead with touchdowns aplenty thanks to its lethal ground game.
Senior quarterback Gavin Page was the primary protagonist, rushing for 247 yards and three touchdowns.