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Mon
29
May

DAROLD R. MCKENNA

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/29/2023 - 1:39pm

Darold R. McKenna, 81, of rural Hardy, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Those wishing to send online condolences can send them to www.masonlindhart.com and we will see that it gets to the family. Be sure to put the deceased's named in the subject line.

Mon
29
May

PETER E. KLEIN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/29/2023 - 1:38pm

Peter Klein, age 65, of Humboldt passed away on May 26, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Sat
27
May

Wildcats topple Algona, 7-4

Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/27/2023 - 2:18am

Isaiah Busick pitched and batted Humboldt to a shutout victory at Hampton on May 26. Independent photo.

The Humboldt baseball team improved their conference record to 2-0 Wednesday night, May 31, by beating the Algona Bulldogs, 7-4.

Isaiah Busick earned the win pitching as he worked the first three innings allowing three hits, four runs (1 earned) and striking out six. Ty Gargano came in to pitch one inning of relief for the Wildcats, who collected eight hits at the plate. Algona slipped to 2-5 overall.

Humboldt’s record is 5-2 overall.

Wildcat baseball team in 6-0 victory at Hampton
Humboldt used a four run fifth inning and Isaiah Busick struck out nine from the mound and pitched a no-hitter to lead the Wildcat baseball team past Hampton-Dumont-CAL, 6-0 Friday night (May 26) in North Central Conference action at Hampton.

Busick aided his cause by hitting a grand slam home run.

Fri
26
May

Humboldt girls hold off Lions, 6-4

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 9:02pm

Reagan Lee is back pitching in full force for the Wildcats this season coming off an injury last year. Independent photo.

The Humboldt softball pushed their conference record to 3-0 by holding off the Clear Lake Lions, 6-4 in Humboldt on Friday, June 2. The victory improved the Wildcats to 5-2 overall.

Reagan Lee earned the win pitching as she threw all seven innings for the Wildcats. She scattered eight hits and struck out eight. Offensively, Elsie Hubbell was 3-for-4 with two doubles. Addie Thompson and Paige Opheim each had run-scoring doubles.

Humboldt improved to 2-0 in conference play Wednesday night (May 31) by turning back the Algona Bulldogs, 5-2 in Algona. Reagan Lee pitched all seven innings for the Wildcats. She limited the Bulldogs to just two hits. The Wildcats moved to 4-2 overall.

Thu
25
May

May 25, 2023

Wed
24
May

WILDCAT SOCCER TEAM BACK TO STATE!!!!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 9:24pm

The Humboldt boys soccer team celebrates after their thrilling, 4-3 victory over the Newton Cardinals in a Class 3A substate final in Humboldt on May 24. The triumph sent the Wildcats to the state tournament for the second straight year. First round action at state in Des Moines begins on May 30. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt boys soccer team earned their second straight trip to the Class 3A state tournament by holding off the Newton Cardinals, 4-3 in an exciting substate final at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt on Wednesday night, May 24.

Humboldt got goals from Trever Beach, Cristhian Ramirez, Henrik Gustafson and Beach again late (24:04). Newton scored with 23:35 left in the second half but couldn't convert in applying relentless pressure against Humboldt in the final minutes. Newton ends its season at 11-7 overall.

The Wildcats advance with a 16-1 overall record. Opening round action at state will be Tuesday, May 30. Humboldt earned a No. 4 seed and will meet No. 5 Norwalk in the quarterfinals at 4:10 p.m. on field number eight at Cownie Sports Complex, 2600 Hartford Ave, Des Moines. Tickets must be purchased online at the IHSAA website: wwww.iahsaa.org/tickets/. Tickets are $13 each. Seating is limited so bring a lawn chair.

Wed
24
May

STEVE SANDBERG

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:38am

Steve Sandberg, 74, of Humboldt, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Algona. Those wishing to send online condolences can send them to www.masonlindhart.com and we will see that it gets to the family. Be sure to put the deceased's named in the subject line.

Wed
24
May

ROSEMARY A. DEGROOTE

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:19am

Rosemary Ann Bradford Linhares, passed away at home in Phoenix on May 16, 2023. Visit www.bestfuneralservices.com for more information or to offer condolences.

Mon
22
May

Wildcat boys roll in substate semifinal, 9-0

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 9:26pm

Humboldt's Will Orness scored his second goal of the game on this play in the first half of the Wildcats' 9-0 victory over Belmond-Klemme Monday night (May 22) in Humboldt in a Class 3A substate semifinal round soccer match. Orness finished with three goals on the night as Humboldt improved to 15-1 on the season. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Will Orness scored three goals and Antonio Xum Vicar and Carter Westre each had two to lead the Humboldt boys' soccer team to a 9-0 victory over Belmond-Klemme (Wright County) in a Class 3A substate semifinal round game in Humboldt Monday night, May 22, at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt.

The victory moves Humboldt within one game of the state tournament. The Wildcats will host Newton (11-6) in a substate final in Humboldt on Wednesday night, May 24, against the Newton Cardinals. Newton advanced with a 7-0 victory over Mason City Monday night in Newton.

Humboldt also got goals from Gaige Allen and Cristhian Ramirez to improve to 15-1 overall on the season.

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