HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High found itself in an unusual position Friday evening — trailing at halftime.
But the Cubs, who had won their first three games by an average of 36 points, turned on the jets in the third quarter.
By the time the dust settled, Humboldt was back in control, leading Erie 35-26 of what became a 41-31 victory.
The win in the final round of the Humboldt Preseason Tournament moves the Cubs to 4-0 on the season with home games against Marmaton Valley on Tuesday and Neodesha on Friday to wrap up the pre-Christmas portion of the schedule.
Sam Hull had 15 points and seven rebounds, while Colden Cook notched 12 points and seven boards. Logan Page had five points and three steals. Blake Ellis had two steals.
Michael Richenburg scored 10 to lead Erie.
Humboldt also prevailed 44-37 in junior varsity action.
Erie (6-14-6-5—31)
FG/3pt FT F TP
Dillinger 1/1 1 4 6
Richenburg 2/2 0 1 10
Duff 1/1 0 2 5
Hughes 1 0 2 2
Boaz 0/1 0 0 3
Montee 0 0 1 0
Choi 1 3 1 5
Totals 6/5 4 11 31
Humboldt (8-9-18-6—41)
Sterling 2 0 1 4
Ellis 1 0 3 2
Hull 7 1 2 15
Page 1/1 0 3 5
Hart 0/1 0 0 3
Cook 5 2 2 12
Totals 16/2 3 11 41
