Algona tops Humboldt in 3A substate semifinal
Humboldt Senior Trever Beach (12) looks to create a play in the lane in the Wildcats' victory over Perry on Feb. 20 in the Humboldt gym. Independent photo.
Algona put together a strong fourth quarter performance to down Humboldt, 70-64 in a boys' Class 3A substate semifinal round game in the Humboldt gym Thursday night, Feb. 23.
Ben Helmers scored 24 points, Caden Weber had 19, Alex Manske made 13 and Tristan Larsen added 11 for Algona, 16-7. They played MOC-Floyd Valley, which defeated Sioux Center, 66-52. Algona will play in a substate final on Feb. 27 in Spencer. Algona won over MOC-FV, 61-58, to advance into next week's state tournament in Des Moines for the first time since 1999.
Elliot Carlson’s 18 points led Humboldt. Josh Thurm made 15, Corey Dettman had 12 and Evan Hatcher added 11 for Humboldt, which finishes 18-5 overall.
The Wildcats won the previous two meetings between the two North Central Conference rivals. Humboldt won 83-63 in Humboldt on Dec. 13 and rallied in the fourth quarter for an 89-84 victory at Algona on Jan. 24.
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