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Fri
05
Dec

Humboldt wrestlers win Joe Fitch Invitational

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/05/2025 - 10:08pm

The Humboldt boys' wrestling team, coaches and cheerleaders gathered for this photo after the Wildcats won the team title of their own Joe Fitch Invitational tournament held on Friday, Dec. 5 in the Humboldt gym. Independent photo.

Humboldt crowned four champions and won the team title of the Joe Fitch Invitational wrestling tournament on Friday, Dec. 5 in the Humboldt gym.

The Wildcats finished with 245.5 points to outdistance Eagle Grove, which had 214. Forest City made 211.5, Creston was fourth at 188 and Sheldon South O'Brien was fifth with 178. Emmetsburg took sixth with 212.5. Van Meter had 114 and Kuemper Catholic of Carroll was eighth with 57.5 points.

Humboldt's individual champions were Joe Constable at 285, Broedy Hendricks at 190, Jaxson Kirchhoff at 165 and Karson Reinhardt at 132 pounds.

Runner-up finishers include Mason Frideres at 106 and Caleb Vinsand at 150. Dylan Frideres at 120 and Braden Downs at 157 placed third. Fourth-place went to Carson Ireland at 113, Channing Smith at 120 and Johnathan Hayden at 138. Placing fifth was Bentley Rodgers at 106 and Tate Halverson at 175. Seventh-place went to Karson Meier at 120, Henry Kramer at 126 and Ayden Fiengo at 285.

Thu
04
Dec

Lynx top Wildcat girls, 62-54

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/04/2025 - 10:53pm

Humboldt senior Kiera Anderson drove past a Webster City defender for an eventual layup in the fourth quarter of the Wildcats 62-54 loss to the Lynx on Dec. 4 in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Webster City spoiled Humboldt's North Central Conference basketball opener in the Wildcat gym on Thursday night by turning back Humboldt, 62-54.

The Wildcats, 1-1 overall, 0-1 in the NCC, were led in scoring by Ava Fischer's 22 points. Landry Lash netted 10 points and Jada VanDeWalle added eight. Evie Davis led the Lynx with 18 points.

Humboldt forged out to a 7-2 lead to start the game but the Lynx battled back to take the lead and held a 31-23 advantage at halftime. Webster City answered a pair of Humboldt rallies in the second half.

Humboldt returns to action at Fort Dodge on Monday, Dec. 8. The Wildcats host Newell-Fonda on Dec. 9 and visit Clarion on Dec. 12.

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04
Dec

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Tue
02
Dec

Wildcat girls, boys roll past MNW

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/02/2025 - 8:51pm

Humboldt's Cade Birdsell slashes through the defense of teammates Chase Hansen (left) and Avyon Sutterfield during the team's instrasquad scrimmage back on Nov. 21 in the Humboldt gym. Independent photo.

The Humboldt girls basketball team won their first game of the season in impressive fashion Tuesday night (Dec. 2), rolling past Manson-Northwest Webster, 66-28 in Manson in a non-conference game.

Jada VanDeWalle scored 16 points and Ava Fischer had 15 to pace the Wildcats. Landry Lash and Kayleigh Vinsand each scored 10.

Humboldt opens conference play at home on Thursday night, Dec. 4, against Webster City.

Humboldt won the boys game 64-32 in their opener. Jackson Flaherty led the way by scoring 15 points. Chase Flaherty made 13, Valley Davis had 10 and Cade Birdsell scored 10.

The Wildcats will travel to Fort Dodge on Monday night, Dec. 8 in girl-boy action. The Wildcats host Newell-Fonda on Dec. 9 and visit Clarion on Friday, Dec. 12.

See full story in the Humboldt Independent. Subscribe today for print and digital access by selecting the link on this page to get started.

Tue
02
Dec

Humboldt girls’ wrestling moving in the right direction

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/02/2025 - 4:29pm

Returning letterwinners for the Humboldt High girls’ wrestling team, front row (l-r): Elsie Stattelman, Gracey May, Laina Dettmann and Elyse Olson. Middle row: Emilie Schriber, Dayton Cleghorn, Addie Meyer, Letty Jenson and Maddi Parker. Back row: Mia Sorensen, Olyvia Satern, Kennedy Robinson and Danica Diedrick. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more from our gallery, visit our website at www.humboldtnews.com.

Humboldt head girls’ wrestling coach Andy Newell loves walking into the practice room each day.

Newell begins his third year leading the program and likes what he sees as Humboldt continues to develop and grow a girls’ program.

Last year Humboldt posted a 9-5 overall dual record and were 2-1 in the North Central Conference. They crowned their first-ever state champion in Brooklyn Robinson, who took her talents to Iowa Lakes Community College.

The return of 13 letterwinners and solid numbers have Newell and his squad optimistic this season. He used the word “special” in describing this year’s team.

“I feel really good about the squad numbers we have. We have quite a few girls coming back and we also have a number of new girls so it will be interesting to see how we mesh overall as a group,” Newell said.

Tue
02
Dec

Humboldt will make another strong presence in 2A wrestling

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/02/2025 - 4:23pm

Returning lettermen for the Humboldt High boys’ wrestling team, front row (l-r): Caleb Vinsand, Carson Ireland, Spencer Scranton and Henry Kramer. Middle row: Carson Chambers, Jaxson Kirchhoff, Joe Constable and Jonathon Hayden. Back row: Dylan Frideres, Broedy Hendricks, Braden Downs and Ayden Fiengo. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more, visit our gallery at www.humboldtnews.com.

There’s nothing easy about Class 2A wrestling in the state of Iowa.

To win a medal at state or win a conference title is a well-earned accomplishment.

Humboldt veteran head coach Chad Beaman begins his 23rd season leading the Wildcat program and just like previous seasons, look for the Wildcats to make an impact in the North Central Conference and at the state level.

Beaman’s Wildcats return 12 lettermen from last year’s squad that finished 18-6 overall in duals, 6-1 in the NCC. They were also third in the NCC tournament and return junior Broedy Hendricks, who won the 190-pound class last year. Hendricks also placed fourth in the state tournament and was runner-up the previous year.

Tue
02
Dec

Wildcat girls will factor in NCC basketball

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/02/2025 - 2:39pm

Jada VanDeWalle (left), Ava Fischer (center) and Payton Elman return as letter winners this season for the Wildcats. Independent Photo.

Some people might be inclined to overlook the Humboldt girls’ basketball team this season.

After graduating five seniors and the school’s all-time leading scorer in Morgan Mann from last year’s squad that went 12-11 overall, 7-5 and third in the North Central Conference, just three letterwinners return for veteran head coach Rodd Mooney and his squad.

Nonetheless, Mooney and his assistants are excited about the return of three letterwinners in seniors Ava Fischer and Payton Elman, along with junior Jada VanDeWall. The Wildcats have a solid senior class of five players ready to step up and do their part as regular varsity performers. Factor in some talented players in the junior, sophomore and freshman classes, along with some size and quickness, the Wildcats’ development will be fun to watch over the next three months.

Tue
02
Dec

Despite graduation losses, HHS boys expect to challenge in NCC

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/02/2025 - 2:34pm

Jackson Flaherty (left), Valley Davis (center) and Chase Flaherty, all seniors, are Humboldt's returning letter winners back this season. Independent photo.

Ryan O’Hern is excited to be back in the North Central Conference.

O’Hern, activities director at Humboldt High School, has taken over the duties of the Wildcat boys’ basketball program after coach Jason Thurm stepped down last spring after six seasons.

Last year Humboldt finished 15-8 overall, 11-3 and tied for second in the NCC. Graduation losses were heavy with a large senior class. O’Hern, a former Eagle Grove standout, is excited about the upcoming season with three returning lettermen back along with a talented group of players looking to step and make their mark on varsity.

“It’s been great to be back on the floor coaching and working with the guys. It’s great to be back in the North Central Conference. I’m looking forward to working with our players and coaching staff,” O’Hern said.

Tue
02
Dec

HHS trio will figure in FD swim season

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/02/2025 - 2:27pm

Humboldt’s Brewster Miller (left), Trevor Roberts (center) and Jacob Hunter are members of the Fort Dodge High boys’ swim team this winter. Submitted photo.

Brewster Miller, Trevor Roberts and Jacob Hunter are looking to make an impact on the Fort Dodge High boys’ swim team this season.

The Humboldt High School trio of sophomores are focused to help a Dodger squad that is looking to make strides in the Iowa Alliance Conference.

“It’s great having Trevor and Jacob back this season. We lost several seniors last year and they have a great opportunity to step up into those top varsity spots,” Dodger head coach Ashley Beaumont said.

“It’s also exciting to add Brewster to our roster this year. He is extremely coachable and has a great attitude. I can’t wait to see these young men grow and work hard in the pool,” Beaumont said.

The squad opens at home on Dec. 4 against Mason City.

See full story in the Humboldt Independent. Subscribe today for print/digital access by selecting the link on this page to get started.

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