LEON — Humboldt Middle School was solid at the start, the finish, and everywhere in between Thursday.
The Cubs ended the 2020 season with a bang, thumping host Bluestem Middle School 52-12 in their season finale.
Humboldt ends with a 6-1 record.
“We had an amazing season and I’m so proud of the way our guys worked to get better every day,” Humboldt head coach Mike Miller said. “This group of eighth-graders is really talented and I’m excited to see what the future holds for them.”
Mason Sterling got things going with an eight-yard touchdown run for Humboldt. Blake Ellis was next, intercepting a Bluestem pass and rambling 45 yards for a touchdown.
Ellis then ran 45 yards for a touchdown, twice, before Sterling scored on a five-yard run to lead 32-0.
Sterling connected with Conner Sallee on a 45-yard score to start the second half before Sterling scored on a 17-yard run.
Then, Ellis ended the game with his second interception for touchdown, covering 55 yards on the run-back.
Ellis rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on six carries. Sterling rushed five times for 43 yards and three touchdowns, while completing 3 of 5 passes for 51 yards and a score. Sallee had 48 yards and a score on two receptions.
Cody White and Logan Page each had 10 tackles on defense, followed by Sterling with seven. In addition to Ellis’s two picks, Jacob Harrington also had an interception.
