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Fri
30
Aug

Humboldt too much for Spencer in 2nd half, 27-10

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 10:11pm

Humboldt's Jackson Dodd eludes Spencer tacklers after catching a pass in the Wildcats' 27-10 victory at Spencer on Friday night, Aug. 30, in non-district high school football. Humboldt meets Ballard Huxley in their home opener on Sept. 6. Independent photo.

For the second straight season the Humboldt High football team opened their season with an impressive victory over the Spencer Tigers in non-district action, scoring twice in the fourth quarter for a 27-10 Wildcat victory over the Tigers on Dale Norton Field in Spencer.

Keegan Groat and quarterback Coen Matson teamed up on a 65-yard touchdown pass play to put Humboldt on the board in the first quarter. After Spencer took a 7-6 lead on the next series, the Wildcats' Chase Flaherty returned the Tiger kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown. Karson Rubel's point-after gave Humboldt a 13-7 lead.

Spencer cut the Humboldt lead to 13-10 at halftime on a 31-yard field goal by Brady Vreeman.

After a scoreless third quarter, Humboldt scored on a seven-yard run by Matson and Trey Al-Hameed added a one-yard run for a score with 4:41 to play giving the Wildcats a 17-point lead.

Fri
30
Aug

GEORGIE L. SORENSEN

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 12:45pm

Georgia Lee Sorensen 87 passed away on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. 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
30
Aug

NANCY A. SUTTIE

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 8:21am

Nancy A. Suttie, 67, of Humboldt, Iowa passed away on Aug. 23, 2024 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital after battling cancer. 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.

Thu
29
Aug

Humboldt volleyball team 3-1 and 2nd in own tournament

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 9:55pm

Humboldt's Claire Dieleman digs the ball up from the back line after receiving serve for the Wildcats in one of their matches in the Humboldt Invitational volleyball tournament on Aug. 31 in the Humboldt gym. The Wildcats went 3-1 and finished second in the tournament. Independent photo.

The Humboldt volleyball team went 3-1 on the day to finish second in their own tournament last Saturday, Aug. 31. The Wildcats defeated South Central Calhoun (21-18, 23-21), Fort Dodge (21-13, 21-15), South Hardin (22-20, 21-18 and lost to Carroll Kuemper (21-15, 21-19). Kuemper was 4-0 and first on the day. South Hardin was 2-2 while SCC went 1-3. Fort Dodge finished 0-4.

Humboldt is now 3-4 overall on the young season.

Wildcat volleyball team goes 0-3 at SEP
The Humboldt volleyball team opened their season Thursday night, Aug. 29, in a non-conference triangular at Southeast Polk and went 0-3 on the night.

Humboldt lost to Norwalk (25-23, 18-25, 9-15) lost to Indianola (19-25, 17-25) and fell to Southeast Polk (25-21, 23-25, 8-15).

Humboldt begins conference play at home on Thursday, Sept. 5, against Clear Lake.

Thu
29
Aug

August 29, 2024

Wed
28
Aug

Wildcats will factor in wide open district football race

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:44pm

Returning lettermen for the Wildcat football team, front row (l-r): Jacob Girres, Karson Rubel, Chase Flaherty, Coen Matson, Peyton Pedersen and Jackson Flaherty. Middle row: Tristen Strait, Brandon Swanson, Cyler Cirks, Trey Al-Hameed, Mason Van Pelt, Broedy Hendricks and Zane McIntire. Back row: Jack Guy, Keegan Groat, Kamdyn Haggard, Jackson Dodd, Syler Brown, Parker Sleiter, Landon Halverson and Cael Donahe. Independent photo. See this photo and more at www.humboldtnews.com.

In 2023, Humboldt head football coach Derrick Elman and his veteran staff found a way to overcome a 2-2 start with one of the toughest schedules in the state and earn a spot in the Class 3A state playoffs competing in one of the toughest districts in the state.

The Wildcats went 3-2 in district play and ended up 5-5 overall, bowing in the first round of the playoffs to eventual state champion Williamsburg.

The schedule and Class 3A District 2 look just as formidable, but Humboldt, thanks to the return of 21 letterwinners, will factor into how the race will end up in late October.

Wed
28
Aug

Trio of letter winners back to lead Humboldt boys' cross country

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:39pm

Members of the Humboldt High boys’ cross country team, front row (l-r): Isaac Fowler, Andrew Nedved, Mack Harklau and Luke DeWinter. Second row: Jason Oxlaj-Mejia, Aiden Stringer, Brooks Hinners, Miles Zeman, Tyce Clarken and Kayden Caquelin. Third row: Brayden Lennon-Meyer, Tyler Carlson, Carson Chambers, Graham Bakken, Spencer Scranton, Sterling Scranton and Justin Ash. Back row: Adam Manz, Keaton Taylor, Jaden Himrod, Nathan Klocke and Joel Thurm. Not pictured: Andrew Flatau and Obed Antonio. Independent photo.

A trio of letter winners are back to lead the Humboldt High boys' cross country team this fall. Humboldt is lead by second-year head coach Spencer Ross.

“I feel much better than I did a year ago having that first year under my belt. I’m excited to get going here in year two,” Ross said.

“It does make it a lot easier that I have had a lot of these kids in the classroom going back several years. We have a good core of our girls, whether it’s been track or basketball, they’re a good group to have on our squad. I’m getting to know the guys’ side a little bit better as I keep tabs on them during the year,” Ross said.

Humboldt’s boys placed fifth last year in the NCC with 125 points. Clear Lake (34) won the title with Algona (53), Fort Dodge St. Edmond (67) and Webster City (111) following.

Wed
28
Aug

2-time state qualifier Brynn Malo leads Wildcat girls' cross country

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:28pm

Members of the Humboldt High girls’ cross country team, front row (l-r): Macey Rodgers, Mia Sanchez, Claire Olson and Payton Elman. Second row: Brynn Malo, Katie Sievers, Kinley Nilles and Elsie Stattelman. Back row: Meg Zweibohmer, Bella Metli, Alexis Hotovec, Allison Lensing and Morgan Mann. Not pictured: Aubry Fisher, Gracelyn Illg. Independent photo.

Humboldt head cross country coach Spencer Ross enjoyed his first year leading the program last year. With a total of five letterwinners back for the girls' team, he’s excited about starting year two.

“Year one went awesome. I loved the experience. I did a lot of reflecting in the off-season. What went well and what do I want to change. For the most part, we are keeping things similar in year two,” Ross said. “If anything, putting a focus or emphasis on a few different areas.”

“I feel much better than I did a year ago having that first year under my belt. I’m excited to get going here in year two,” Ross said.

“It does make it a lot easier that I have had a lot of these kids in the classroom going back several years. We have a good core of our girls, whether it’s been track or basketball, they’re a good group to have on our squad. I’m getting to know the guys’ side a little bit better as I keep tabs on them during the year,” Ross said.

Wed
28
Aug

Community Calendar Correction: Humboldt Farmer's Market Dates

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:26pm

Image courtesy Humboldt Farmer's Market

CORRECTION
In the Community Calendar published in the September issue of the Humboldt Now! Magazine, incorrect dates were published for the Humboldt Farmer's Market. The dates were published as Sept. 7 and Sept. 21. These dates are incorrect.
The correct dates for the Humboldt Farmer's Market are Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at John Brown Park.

Wed
28
Aug

Wildcat volleyball team eyes repeat NCC title

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 4:22pm

Humboldt's returning letter winners this season, from left: Gracie Johnson, Mia Schluter, Larsen Bonnstetter, Alivia Goodell, Kendall Works and Claire Dieleman. Independent photo.

Humboldt head volleyball coach Ashlyn McKenna likes her team’s chances of winning another North Central Conference championship.

The former Ashlyn Clark begins her second year as head coach with optimism as they return five girls who lettered last year in leading Humboldt to a 5-2 mark in the NCC, 14-18 overall.

The Wildcats were co-champions with Algona, who also finished 5-2. Webster City, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows and Clear Lake were all next at 4-3 in what was a wide open conference race last year.

“Algona and Webster City will be tough. They are up there every single year. Clear Lake lost a very good player in Ada Johnson, so I don’t know who they will have to replace here,” McKenna said. “You know who teams are losing but you don’t know what they are gaining during the off-season.”

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