Wildcats hold off St. Edmond, 66-57


Humboldt junior guard Will Orness drives past an Algona defender in the Wildcats' 89-83 victory over the Bulldogs on Dec. 14 in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The unbeaten Humboldt boys basketball team withstood a late rally by Fort Dodge St. Edmond and held on for a 66-57 victory over the Gaels Friday night in Fort Dodge.

Caden Matson scored 21 points and Will Orness made 14 to lead Humboldt, which moved to 5-0 overall, 2-0 in the North Central Conference. Trevor Jacobson, Josh Thurm and Jacob Heier each had nine points for the Wildcats. Kaleb McCullough added four. Hayden Mayer and Quinn McCarville paced St. Edmond with 16 points apiece.

Humboldt will wrap up its pre-Christmas schedule when they travel to Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

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