HHS girls top Algona in double overtime, Terwilliger hits 1,000 point mark


Humboldt's Olivia Birdsell drives around an Algona defender in the Wildcats' 72-69 double overtime win over the Bulldogs on Jan. 26 in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt girls' basketball team picked up their 10th win of the season Thursday night by winning a thrilling, 72-69 double overtime contest over North Central Conference foe Algona. Humboldt senior standout Avery Terwilliger scored 25 points, handed out six assists and made 20 of 21 free throws. In addition, Terwilliger scored her 1,000th career point. She is now at 1,003. Halie George scored 21 points and Sydney Lane made 14 to lead the Wildcats.

Humboldt, 10-4 overall, 7-2 in conference action, will travel to Clear Lake Friday night to face No. 6 ranked Clear Lake in another conference battle.

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