HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s junior varsity football team kept its record spotless at 5-0 Monday with a 34-0 romp over West Franklin.
A balanced approach led the way.
Cole Mathes led the rushing attack with 107 yards and three touchdowns, while Logan Page added 59 yards rushing and a touchdown, along with 14 receiving yards. Colden Cook had 50 yards receiving. Blake Ellis completed 6 of 7 passes for 85 yards and had a rushing touchdown, while Sam Hull completed 3 of 5 for 27. Hull also rushed for 22 yards.
Chase DeMerritt rushed for 47 yards and had 11 yards receiving. Conner Sallee and Jacob Harrington chipped in with 19 and 18 yards receiving, respectively.
Kyler Isbell paced the defense with seven tackles, followed by Tristan Ballin with four and Ellis with three and Mathes with two. Sallee had a tackle and interception. Asher Hart also hauled in a pick.
