CHERRYVALE — Humboldt’s Middle School football team was met with a harsh awakening when they dropped a 44-12 loss at Cherryvale Thursday.
The Chargers scored six touchdowns on the Cubs (3-2). Humboldt could only find the end zone a couple of times, a rushing touchdown from Ty Shaughnessy and Remington Strickler for the 44-12 final.
Humboldt went down early when Cherryvale scored two touchdowns in the first quarter for the early 14-0 deficit. The Chargers then rumbled in for a touchdown run and the 22-0 lead.
Shaughnessy ran in for a two-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 22-6 before halftime.
Cherryvale scored two more touchdowns in the third quarter to go ahead by a commanding 38-6 lead.
Strickler then rumbled in for a nine-yard touchdown run to cut Humboldt’s deficit to 38-12.
Defensively, Owen Sicka led Humboldt with a fumble recovery and tackle for loss. Shaughnessy led the team in tackles while Zane Sanchez had an interception.
The Cubs host Bluestem next Thursday at 6 p.m.
