FREDONIA — The Humboldt High School football team pounced all over Fredonia in their season opener on Friday night, 54-18.
Cubs quarterback Blake Ellis started his first high school game under center and impressed, throwing three touchdowns and passing for 190 yards on 9-of-15 pass connections. He also rushed for 170 yards on 13 carries.
Ellis was able to get into a rhythm and also allow his running back Trey Sommer have some running room on the ground. He finished the game rushing for four touchdowns and 143 yards.
Mostly all of Humboldt’s receivers were involved in the offensive attack as Sam Hull led the way in receptions with two catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. Receiver Jacob Harrington also got involved bringing down 40 yards through the air.
On the defensive side of the football, Sommer and Harrington led the way with six tackles apiece. Linebacker Cole Mathes also made five tackles in the win.
Humboldt was able to begin the game strong, scoring 36 of their points in the first half alone after heading to the locker room ahead, 36-12. The Cubs then went on to score 12 third-quarter points and six points in the fourth.
Humboldt will host Caney Valley in its home opener next Friday night at 7 p.m.
