August 2014

Humboldt’s boys boast strong numbers and a balanced, competitive cross country squad looking to move up from last year’s fourth-place finish in the NCC meet. Returning for the boys are Jon Schaffer, Nick Ellis, Alex Copper, Demetrius Friedl and Connor Fiddler.See full story in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe for full access to both print and electronic editions of the Independent.

After losing four all-conference seniors to graduation, one might think Humboldt High volleyball coach Connie Rasmussen has a rebuilding project in front of her. But the veteran coach, who begins her 15th season at the helm, expects her squad to be just as competitive as last year’s squad that compiled an overall record of 20-10 in 2013, including 6-3 and fourth in a tough North Central Conference. The Wildcats return a wealth of talent at all grade levels, including several underclassmen who held varsity positions last year.See complete story in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe for full access to the print and electronic editions of the Independent.

Pete Kapustynski, head coach of the West Bend-Mallard/Gilmore City-Bradgate football team, won’t have to worry about attracting any pre-season district title talk from anyone. And that suits the veteran head coach just fine entering the 2014 season. He would just as soon enter the season under the radar screen, so to speak. The Wolverines graduated 10 seniors from last year’s squad that went 10-2 and advanced into the second round of the Eight-Man playoffs and were second and 6-1 in District 2. The Wolverines return four lettermen in senior end Jack Fehr (183), senior offensive lineman Carson Wirtz (239), junior running back Nolan Grimm (175) and junior running back Travis Fehr (150). See complete story in the Humboldt Independent. Subscribe for full access to the print and electronic editions of the Independent.

Class 3A District 2 will present plenty of challenges for the Humboldt High football team this season, but Humboldt veteran head coach Greg Thomas and his staff are excited about the opportunity in front of the Wildcats as they begin their 2014 season this week. Thomas and the Wildcats return 14 lettermen from last year’s squad that went 6-4 and finished 3-3 and fourth in rugged 3A District 2. Bolstered by the return of a talented 18-member senior class and an influx of talent from the junior and sophomore classes, Humboldt shouldn’t have any trouble competing in a new district this fall which includes Algona, Webster City, Carroll, Boone, Perry and Greene County.See complete story in the Humboldt Independent. Subscribe for full print and electronic access to the Independent.