HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Middle School football team took down Cherryvale on Thursday night, 38-16.
The Cubs (4-1) began the game scoring 14 points and holding Cherryvale scoreless through the first quarter. Remington Strickler got Humboldt on the board with a nine-yard rushing touchdown before Ty Shaughnessy connected with Collin Cook on a 62-yard touchdown pass.
Truman Gryzbowski ran in for a two-point conversion on one of the scores.
Humboldt was able to keep Cherryvale quiet on the scoreboard the rest of the first half. Emmitt Carson intercepted Cherryvale for a 45-yard pick-six before Strickler stuck in another touchdown rush from 28 yards out.
Gryzbowksi and Strickler each scored two-point conversions to help the Cubs take a 30-0 lead at halftime.
The second half began with a running clock due to Humboldt’s lead. Cook scored another touchdown for Humboldt on a 46-yard run, followed by a Gryzbowski two-point conversion.
The Chargers scored a couple of touchdowns in the fourth quarter on passes with successful two-point conversions on each score. Cherryvale cut into the deficit but Humboldt still led big when the clock struck all zeros, 38-16.
“The Cubs have been playing great and showing real character on the field. The coaches are proud of their players and are looking forward to the last two games of the season,” said Humboldt head coach Matt Jennings.
After the official game, the Cubs and Chargers played a fifth quarter for many of the players who were not able to see much playing time. Each team snapped the ball eight times with both sides coming up scoreless.
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