Wildcats hold off Ballard, move to 2-0
Humboldt freshman nose guard Broedy Collins-Hendricks is congratulated by teammates after he recovered a Ballard Huxley fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of the Wildcats' 14-13 victory in a non-district game at Huxley on Friday, Sept. 1. The triumph improved Humboldt to 2-0 on the season. Pictured, from left: Corey Dettmann, Mason Van Pelt, Collins-Hendricks, Parker Sleiter, Keegan Groat and Syler Brown. Independent photo by Phil Monson.
A gutsy performance by the Humboldt football team Friday night (Sept. 1) in Huxley powered the Wildcats to a 14-13 victory over the Ballard Huxley Bombers in a non-district game.
Humboldt, 2-0 on the young season, scored on a touchdown pass from Coen Matson to Corey Dettmann midway through the second quarter. Humboldt took a 14-7 lead 32 seconds later when Broedy Collins-Hendricks recovered a fumble in the end after Wildcat defender Cael Donahe sacked the Ballard quarterback deep in Bomber territory. Nolan Gustafson kicked the point-after after both scores to give Humboldt a 14-7 halftime lead.
Ballard had taken a 7-0 lead when Jude Gibson returned the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown.
Humboldt's defense was led by senior Carson Sleiter, who intercepted two Bomber passes.
Humboldt will return home on Sept. 8 to host Class 2A power Van Meter at 7 p.m. on Mason Maach Field.
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