HUMBOLDT — For the first quarter, Humboldt High’s girls were able to stifle a potent Cherryvale Charger offense Friday.
The Lady Cubs led 4-2 headed into the second quarter before Cherryvale found its shooting groove in the second period, connecting with three 3-pointers to take a 19-15 lead into the break.
The Chargers kept up the pace after the break, taking control with a 17-4 run in what became a 48-35 victory.
Humboldt attacked relentlessly down the stretch to draw closer, but free throw struggles muted the comeback effort.
Humboldt scored 16 points, but also shot a cool 3 of 12 from the line.
Ricklyn Hillmon led Humboldt with 13 points — nine coming after halftime — followed by Kenisyn Hottenstein with eight.
Jailee Reister led Cherryvale with 14 points, followed by Shelby Raida with 11.
Humboldt returns to action Thursday at home against Fredonia.
(Note: Because of press deadlines, Tuesday’s Humboldt results against Bluestem were unavailable for today’s paper.)
FG/3pt FT F TP
Cherryvale (2-17-17-12—48)
Umbarger 4 0 2 8
Reister 4/2 0 0 14
Gass 1 0 1 2
S. Raida 4/1 0 1 11
