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25
May

May 25, 2023

Wed
24
May

WILDCAT SOCCER TEAM BACK TO STATE!!!!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 9:24pm

The Humboldt boys soccer team celebrates after their thrilling, 4-3 victory over the Newton Cardinals in a Class 3A substate final in Humboldt on May 24. The triumph sent the Wildcats to the state tournament for the second straight year. First round action at state in Des Moines begins on May 30. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt boys soccer team earned their second straight trip to the Class 3A state tournament by holding off the Newton Cardinals, 4-3 in an exciting substate final at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt on Wednesday night, May 24.

Humboldt got goals from Trever Beach, Cristhian Ramirez, Henrik Gustafson and Beach again late (24:04). Newton scored with 23:35 left in the second half but couldn't convert in applying relentless pressure against Humboldt in the final minutes. Newton ends its season at 11-7 overall.

The Wildcats advance with a 16-1 overall record. Opening round action at state will be Tuesday, May 30. Humboldt earned a No. 4 seed and will meet No. 5 Norwalk in the quarterfinals at 4:10 p.m. on field number eight at Cownie Sports Complex, 2600 Hartford Ave, Des Moines. Tickets must be purchased online at the IHSAA website: wwww.iahsaa.org/tickets/. Tickets are $13 each. Seating is limited so bring a lawn chair.

Wed
24
May

STEVE SANDBERG

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:38am

Steve Sandberg, 74, of Humboldt, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Algona. Those wishing to send online condolences can send them to www.masonlindhart.com and we will see that it gets to the family. Be sure to put the deceased's named in the subject line.

Wed
24
May

ROSEMARY A. DEGROOTE

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:19am

Rosemary Ann Bradford Linhares, passed away at home in Phoenix on May 16, 2023. Visit www.bestfuneralservices.com for more information or to offer condolences.

Mon
22
May

Wildcat boys roll in substate semifinal, 9-0

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 9:26pm

Humboldt's Will Orness scored his second goal of the game on this play in the first half of the Wildcats' 9-0 victory over Belmond-Klemme Monday night (May 22) in Humboldt in a Class 3A substate semifinal round soccer match. Orness finished with three goals on the night as Humboldt improved to 15-1 on the season. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Will Orness scored three goals and Antonio Xum Vicar and Carter Westre each had two to lead the Humboldt boys' soccer team to a 9-0 victory over Belmond-Klemme (Wright County) in a Class 3A substate semifinal round game in Humboldt Monday night, May 22, at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt.

The victory moves Humboldt within one game of the state tournament. The Wildcats will host Newton (11-6) in a substate final in Humboldt on Wednesday night, May 24, against the Newton Cardinals. Newton advanced with a 7-0 victory over Mason City Monday night in Newton.

Humboldt also got goals from Gaige Allen and Cristhian Ramirez to improve to 15-1 overall on the season.

See full story in The Humboldt Independent. Subscribe today for print/digital access by selecting the link on this page to get started.

Mon
22
May

MARIE RUNDLE

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 2:35pm

Marie Rundle passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids, at the age of 98. Those wishing to send online condolences can send them to www.masonlindhart.com and we will see that it gets to the family. Be sure to put the deceased's named in the subject line.

Mon
22
May

MICHELLE R. STANLEY

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 9:52am

Michelle Stanley, age 55 of Humboldt, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Unity Point Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com

Thu
18
May

Wildcats' 4x400 relay 16th in state track

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 9:23pm

Humboldt's Coen Matson competing in the shuttle hurdle relay for the Wildcats on opening day of the Class 3A state track and field championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's 4x400 relay placed sixth overall last week in the Class 3A state track and field championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines (May 18-20).

It was one of four events competing at state for the Wildcats. Humboldt was also 23rd in the shuttle hurdle relay. Mason Van Pelt was 17th in the 800-meters while Elliot Carlson was 18th in the long jump.

The shuttle hurdle relay foursome of sophomores Coen Matson, Keegan Groat, Tyler Carlson and Jackson Dodd finished in 1:04.20 in the prelims.
The 4x400 relay of Dodd, Landyn Dencklau, Elliot Carlson and Mason Van Pelt ran 3:30.89.

Carlson long jumped 19-11.25. Van Pelt ran 2:00.64 in the 800.

See full story in The Humboldt Independent. Subscribe today for print/digital access by selecting the link on this page to get started!

Thu
18
May

Ashlynn Works 6th in state discus

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 3:56pm

ASHLYNN WORKS

Humboldt High junior Ashlynn Works placed sixth in the discus competition in Thursday’s Class 3A girls state track and field championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

Works threw 129-11 to earn a top eight medal.

In the shot put competition on day two, Works finished 23rd with a high throw of 32-3.75.

Humboldt sophomore Morgan Mann competed in the high jump for the second straight year and placed 17th with a leap of 4-10.

See full story in The Humboldt Independent. Subscribe today for print/digital access by selecting the link on this page to get started.

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