Humboldt blows by Cherryvale

The Cubs took care of business when they crushed Cherryvale at home Friday. Humboldt has only lost one game this season heading into their final matchup, a home loss to Osage City.

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October 16, 2023 - 4:51 PM

Humboldt’s Cole Mathes (15) carries the ball against Osage City in a game earlier this season. Photo by Mike Myer

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt steamrolled Tri-Valley league opponent Cherryvale at home Friday, 66-0. 

The Cubs (6-1) used a combination of three passing touchdowns, six rushing touchdowns and an interception to secure the win. Sam Hull and Cole Mathes each scored a team-high three touchdowns. 

Blake Ellis rushed for a 42-yard touchdown for the 24-0 lead in the second quarter. 

Logan Page found Hull for a 27-yard touchdown pass for the 56-0 lead. 

Humboldt outgained Cherryvale in total yards, 467-107. The Cubs also rushed for an impressive 342 yards and passed for 125 yards. 

Blake Ellis, Garren Goodner and Logan Page each threw for one touchdown while Ellis threw for a team-high 107 yards on seven completions. 

Mathes rushed for three touchdowns and 149 yards while Mason Sterling went for two touchdown runs and Ellis had a lone touchdown run. Ellis scampered for 124 yards. 

Hull hauled in 76 receiving yards on this three touchdowns. 

Defensively, Kyler Isbell collected a team-high eight tackles while Mathes had seven tackles. Hull brought down two tackles for a loss while Jacob Harrington, Garren Goodner and Isbell each had one tackle for a loss. 

Mateo Miller came up with the lone interception and returned it 30 yards. 

Humboldt faces West Franklin in Pomona on Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff. 

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