HMS defeats Bluestem

Humboldt Middle School continued its winning ways Monday on the young 2021 basketball season. The Cubs won their second in a row, defeating Leon-Bluestem.

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January 12, 2021 - 9:53 AM

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Middle School’s Cubs picked up two more home victories Monday against Leon-Bluestem.

The Cub A team outscored Bluestem 16-8 in the second half to win 25-20.

“We were not at our best tonight,” Humboldt head coach Jeremy Weilert said. “Hats off to Bluestem. They played a great game. We struggled at times, but we were able to put it all together in the fourth quarter and we grinded out a win.”

Logan Page led the way with eight points and nine rebounds to go with three blocked shots. Colden Cook and Blake Ellis scored five apiece. Cook also had 10 boards. Asher Hart, Jacob Harrington and Jaryt Hess each scored two. Kyler Isbell chipped in with a point and 10 rebounds.

A 17-2 first-quarter run propelled Humboldt’s B team to a 30-16 victory.

Conner Sallee was 7 of 8 from the field to score a game-high 15 points. Mason Sterling added eight points and nine rebounds. 

Creed Shannon scored four, while Braxton Gray added three. Tanner King pulled down 11 rebounds. Grady Elder had eight boards.

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