EUREKA — Humboldt Middle School’s girls A team could not complete a spirited comeback Monday.
After trailing 17-2 halfway through the second-quarter, the Lady Cubs scored the next 15 points to knot the score at 17-17 by the 2-minute mark of the third period.
But host Eureka ended with a kick, outscoring Humboldt 16-7 the rest of the way in a 33-24 defeat.
Humboldt’s B team, however, was able to cap a thrilling come-from-behind victory, scoring the last four points in a 14-13 win.
Humboldt trailed 13-10 in the last 30 seconds when Maggie McCullough connected with a field goal, followed by a pair of free throws from Jordan Hencey with 12 seconds remaining.
“I’m very happy for both of them,” Humboldt head coach Scott Brady said. “They both give 100% every day, and they deserved this one.”
Hencey wound up with five points. Kinley Hart scored three, while Carlie Weilert, Hadley Galloway and McCullough scored two each.
THE A team whirlwind had its bright spots, Brady said.
“Once again we dug out a huge hole but couldn’t get over the hump to take the lead,” Brady said.
Bailey Daniels scored nine points, while Lakyn Meadows had seven points and six rebounds for the Lady Cubs.
“Bailey gave us a chance tonight with her play in the middle quarters,” Brady said. “When she plays well and is decisive, we look like a pretty good team.”
Jo Ellison chipped in with four points, while Harlowe Rush and Hart added two points each.
