Wildcats edge LeMars in substate thriller, 57-54
Humboldt head boys' basketball coach Jason Thurm gives instructions to his squad during a timeout in their post-season victory over Sioux Center on Feb. 21 in Humboldt. Thurm's Wildcats held off LeMars, 57-54 on Feb. 24 in a substate semifinal in Humboldt. The Wildcats will meet Spencer on Feb. 28 in a substate final in Storm Lake. Independent photo.
The Humboldt boys' basketball team moved within one game of the state tournament by edging the LeMars Bulldogs, 57-54 tonight (Feb. 24) in a thrilling Class 3A substate semifinal round game in the Wildcat gym.
The Wildcats, now 20-3 overall, will meet Spencer in a substate final in the Storm Lake High School gym at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28.
Spencer defeated Storm Lake, 60-44 in a semifinal in Spencer.
Caleb Dreckman scored 28 points to lead all scorers as his LeMars squad bows out at 13-10 overall.
Ben Kuehnast and Jacob Heier both scored 12 points to lead Humboldt's scoring. Josh Thurm made 11 and Caden Matson had 10 for the Wildcats, who overcame a six-point deficit late in the game.
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