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Humboldt boys win team title in Algona


Jackson Chambers shown here competing for the Wildcats. Independent photo.

The Humboldt boys' cross country team had too much firepower as they ran away from the field to take the team title in the Algona Invitational on Sept. 28.

The Wildcats finished with 60 team points to easily outdistance runner-up Webster City which had 105. Mason City was third at 111 in the 19-team field of schools.

Quinton Orr and Eric Wittrock again finished 1-2 to lead all runners. Orr finished in 15:43 and Wittrock ran 16:57. Trevor Jacobson checked in fifth at 17:21 and Nolan Jergens was 18th in 18:03. Carter Theesfeld ran 34th in 18:32 to round out Humboldt's top-five counting varsity scores.

The Wildcats return to action on Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Estherville-LC Invitational.

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HHS girls 7th in Algona Invitational


Jadelyn Greene shown here running for the Wildcats. Independent photo.

Paced by Allison Hoag's 27th place finish in 22:26, the Humboldt girls' cross country team finished seventh in the team scoring of the Algona Invitational on Monday, Sept. 28. Spencer won the team title with 56 points, followed by Mason City with 80, Charles City 82, Okoboji 116, Fort Dodge St. Edmond 125, Algona at 177 and Humboldt with 210 out of 15 schools.

Joslyn Orr finished 31st in 22:30 and Kali Beaman was 35th in 22:43. Brett Harklau timed 23:43 for 57th and Sarah Numedahl 64th in 23:59 for the Wildcats' top five counting varsity scores.

Humboldt will run in the Estherville-Lincoln Central Invitational on Thursday, Oct. 1.

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DARRELL E. RUSHER

DARRELL E. RUSHER, 80, of Humboldt, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Crestview Nursing and Rehab in Webster City.

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DEBRA D. HARDGROVE

DEBRA D. HARDGROVE, 66, of Pocahontas, formerly of Algona, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at her home in Pocahontas. Condolences may be left at lentzfuneralhome.com.

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MAXZINE E. COLEMAN

MAXZINE E. COLEMAN, 93, of Livermore, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

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CHARLOTTE M. STRAW

CHARLOTTE M. (CRAIG) STRAW, 77, of Minatare, NE, formerly of Thor, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Regional West Medical Center. Online condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com.

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Wildcats fall to Bombers, 31-14


Humboldt defenders put the squeeze on a Boone ball carrier in a road victory last month. The Wildcats hope to do the same this Friday night when they visit Mason City for a Class 3A District 2 clash. Independent photo.

The Humboldt football team dropped their second game of the season Friday night in a 31-14 Class 3A District 2 contest on the road.

Humboldt committed five turnovers in the contest, including three interceptions and two fumbles, which the Bombers took advantage of to come out on top.

Humboldt goes to 3-2 overall, 1-2 in district play. Wildcats on the road next week at Mason City.

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