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Spirit Lake tops Humboldt boys, 73-68

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/05/2023 - 9:01am

Humboldt's Evan Hatcher, shown here during the 2022-23 season, scored 35 points in the Wildcats' loss at Spirit Lake on Monday, Dec. 4. Independent photo.

Evan Hatcher poured in 35 points but it wasn't enough for the Humboldt boys' basketball team as they fell to the Spirit Lake Indians, 73-68 Monday night (Dec. 4) in Spirit Lake.

The Wildcats slipped to 1-1 overall on the season. Dylan Stecker scored 27 points to pace the Indians, who improved to 1-2.

Humboldt returns to action at home on Friday, Dec. 8, against Fort Dodge St. Edmond to begin North Central Conference play.

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04
Dec

ANN K. NICHOLS

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 12:58pm

Ann Nichols, 75 of Humboldt, passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at her home in Humboldt. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Mon
04
Dec

KYLE S. L. HILBERT

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 9:34am

Kyle Scott Lewis Hilbert, 13, of Hardy, died from the results of an automobile accident on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Online condolences may be left at www.gundersonfuneralhome.com.

Mon
04
Dec

SHARON J. BLOMKER

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 8:46am

Sharon J. Blomker, 81, formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Friday evening, Dec. 1, 2023 at the Iowa Jewish Senior Life 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.

Fri
01
Dec

Mann sets scoring mark, HHS girls top IFA, 63-53

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 11:08pm

Humboldt junior guard Morgan Mann, shown here driving the baseline for a basket against Gilbert back on Nov. 20 in Humboldt, led the Wildcats with 34 points at Iowa Falls on Friday, Dec. 1. Independent photo.

Morgan Mann set a new single-game five-player scoring record with 34 points Friday night (Dec. 1) to power the Humboldt girls' basketball team past the Iowa Falls-Alden Cadets, 63-53 in Iowa Falls.

The victory lifted the Wildcats' record to 3-1 overall on the season, 1-0 in North Central Conference play.

The Wildcats return to action at home on Friday, Dec. 9, against Fort Dodge St. Edmond.

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Fri
01
Dec

Wildcats win Fitch Invitational title

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 10:51pm

Wildcat boys' wrestlers and their coaches and cheerleaders gathered for this team photo after winning their own Joe Fitch Invitational tournament on Dec. 1 in Humboldt. Independent photo.

Humboldt crowned four individual champions and totaled 247.5 points to win the team title of their own Joe Fitch Invitational wrestling tournament held Friday evening, Dec. 1, in the Humboldt gym.

The Wildcats totaled 247.5 points to claim the top spot. Emmetsburg was runner-up at 204 while Aplington-Parkersburg/Grundy Center placed third at 173.5. Atlantic was fourth at 172.5 and Kuemper Catholic of Carroll was fifth at 163. Pocahontas Area placed sixth with 127. Forest City was seventh with 122 and Sheldon/South O'Brien was eighth at 84. Van Meter was last with 72.5.

Humboldt's individual champions include Owen Mayall at 120, Type Clarken at 126, Brody Hendricks at 175 and Gaige Allen at 190.

Fri
01
Dec

Humboldt Independent Nov. 30 B section papers available

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 6:29pm

Some readers may not have received this section of the paper this week. Stop by the Humboldt Independent office beginning Monday to receive the rest of your paper.

Due to an unknown error in the print and distribution process, some Humboldt Independent subscribers did not receive the B Section of this week's edition. This section contained the winter sports preview, other sports stories and photos, other news and photos, a rundown of holiday events in the community, the Livermore News, legal notices, classified ads and other information. We apologize for the occurrence. The Humboldt Independent will make 400 copies of the B section available for subscribers who did not receive one in the mail. The sections will be available on Monday, December 4 at the Humboldt Independent office, 512 Sumner Avenue. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our sincerest apologies for the omission.

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