Spencer holds off Humboldt, 24-12
Humboldt's Jack Arndt (right) and Jamison Heinz (left) bring down a Spencer ball carrier in the Wildcats' 24-12 home loss to the Tigers on Sept. 14 at Mason Maach Field. Independent photo by Phil Monson.
Humboldt put together another strong effort at home Friday night against the Spencer Tigers, but came up on the short end of a 24-12 final score at Mason Maach Field.
Lucas Volf kicked field goals of 30 and 42 yards, respectively, to aid the Humboldt scoring. The Wildcats also got a 16-yard touchdown pass play from Joey Busse to Jamison Heinz early in the fourth quarter to pull within five at 17-12.
The Wildcats, who trailed just 10-9 at halftime, couldn't catch Spencer in the second half as the Tigers improved to 3-1 on the season. Humboldt slipped to 1-3 overall. The Wildcats, who were 2-1 a week ago after beating Storm Lake, learned this past week they had to forfeit the Storm Lake win after using an ineligible player in the Sept. 7 contest. Humboldt will begin Class 3A District 2 action at home on Friday, Sept. 21, against Boone.
