Wildcat boys in 75-55 victory over Gaels

Humboldt's Elliot Carlson slashed through the Fort Dodge St. Edmond defense for a layup on this play in the second half of the Wildcats' 75-55 victory over the Gaels in the Humboldt gym on Dec. 8. Independent photo by Phil Monson.
Humboldt withstood a second half run by Fort Dodge St. Edmond to post a 75-55 victory over the Gaels Friday night (Dec. 8) in the Humboldt gym in North Central Conference action.
Elliot Carlson scored 24 points and Evan Hatcher had 18 to power the Wildcats, who improved to 2-1 overall, 1-0 in the NCC. The Wildcats also had Coen Matson with 14, Corey Dettmann with 10, Mason Van Pelt with four, Jackson Dodd with three and Riley Sorensen with two.
Sam Mericle scored 28 points for St. Edmond. Jack McElroy was next with nine as St. Edmond fell to 2-2, 1-1.
Humboldt returns to action at Algona on Dec. 12. The Wildcats visit Fort Dodge on Dec. 14. Humboldt will host Hampton-Dumont-CAL on Dec. 15.
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