Wildcat boys 3rd in indoor invitational
Humboldt senior Jackson Chambers shown here competing in one of the distance events for the Wildcats at their indoor meet on March 11. Independent photo.
Humboldt's boys' track team opened their season Friday night (March 11) by hosting the Nielsen Family Invitational inside the Humboldt Recreation Center.
The Wildcats finished with 57.5 points for third-place. Algona won the team title with 116.5 points with Webster City second at 84. Manson-Northwest Webster was fourth at 55, followed by Pocahontas Area at 44, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows at 36.5, Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 36.5, Belmond-Klemme 35 and Eagle Grove at 26.
Humboldt had three runner-up finishes, led by Jordan Coon in the 60-meter hurdles in 9.3 seconds and the shuttle hurdle relay and the 4x800 meter relay. The 60-meter shuttle hurdle relay timed 39.47 seconds and the 4x800 ran 10:07.74.
The 4x400 relay was third in 3:57.75 and Jackson Dodd was third in the 60-meter hurdles in 9.88 seconds.
Humboldt returns to action at home for a coed invitational on Friday, March 18. The outdoor season begins on April 5 at Eagle Grove. The Charlie Bunn Invitational in Humboldt will be April 8.
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