Nevada grinds out 16-8 victory over Humboldt


Mason Van Pelt's 73-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second half accounted for Humboldt's only scoring in the Wildcats' 16-8 loss at Nevada on Oct. 14 in a battle for Class 3A District 2 supremacy. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Nevada took sole possession of first place in Class 3A district 2 by grinding out a 16-8 victory over Humboldt in a key football game at Nevada Friday night. A long kickoff return by Mason Van Pelt in the second half accounted for Humboldt’s only score on the night:

Humboldt drops to 7-1 overall, 3-1 in 3A-2. Nevada moves to 7-1, 4-0 in district play.

Humboldt ends its regular season at Algona on Oct. 21.

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