May 2022

The Humboldt girls' golf team earned a trip to the Class 3A state tournament after winning a regional tournament at Denison on May 18.

The Wildcats won the team crown with 387 strokes, 13 ahead of runner-up Sioux Center at 400. Harlan was third with 404 while Spencer had 405 and Denison-Schleswig totaled 421 in the 12-team field of schools.

Humboldt senior standout Nora Carlson was meet medalist in shooting 41-39--80. Teammate Noelle Hamand was fifth at 44-49--93. Humboldt's other scores include Chloe Mayall at 52-51--103, Ashlee Wergeland 59-52--111, Aries Packard 57-54--111 and Adalynn Lawman 59-52--121.

State tournament play will take place at River Valley Golf Course near Adel May 26-27. Carlson placed fifth in the 2021 meet individually. She also placed in the top 10 as a freshman in 2019.

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The Humboldt girl/boy track teams have a total of nine state track qualifiers after competing in a qualifying meet in Gilbert on May 12.

The first and second place finishers at each event automatically qualify, along with the eight-best performances statewide.

The Humboldt girls have Rylee Coyle in the shot put and Morgan Mann in the high jump and 400 meters, who earned spots with runner-up finishes. Ashlynn Works was fourth in the discus but had a good enough throw to earn a spot at state.

The Humboldt boys' shuttle hurdle relay took first in 1:01. It is comprised of Jordan Coon, Corey Dettmann, Keegan Groat and Caden Matson.

The 4x800 relay also won with a time of 8:36. The relay consisted of Jackson Dodd, Mason Van Pelt, Jackson Chambers and Trevor Jacobson.

Humboldt's distance medley relay took second. It includes Dettmann, Carson Berte, Matson and Jacobson.

Jacobson also advanced by placing first in the 800 meters in 2:04.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt County Zoning Board of Adjustment has made a decision, but a final determination on whether or not Mitch Fridolfson of Humboldt can build a campground north of Gotch Park, appears to be far from over.
Following two public hearings and meeting with Fridolfson and adjoining neighbors, the Zoning Board of Adjustment spent over one hour deliberating Monday, May 2, before reaching unanimous decision not to allow Fridolfson’s request. Fridolfson has appealed the board's action. Read about the details in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe to receive the print or digital editions of the full newspaper each week by clicking on the Subscribe link at the top of this page and order online.