HDC downs Humboldt boys, 69-59
Humboldt guard Corey Dettmann drives past a defender in the Wildcats' home victory over St. Edmond on Dec. 8. Independent photo.
Hampton-Dumont-CAL handed the Humboldt boys' basketball team their first conference loss of the season Friday night (Dec. 15), pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 69-59 victory in the Humboldt gym.
The Wildcats, 4-2 overall, 2-1 in the NCC, were led in scoring by Elliot Carlson with 21 points. Mason Van Pelt had 12 and Evan Hatcher added 10. Coen Matson made seven, Cameron Hoag five, Corey Dettmann three and Jackson Dodd added one.
Scott Hart poured in 33 to lead the Bulldogs, who trailed the Wildcats 30-27 at halftime. Tucker Heeren made 15 and Gavin Meader added 10.
Humboldt 74, Fort Dodge 53
Humboldt traveled to Fort Dodge on Dec. 14 and posted a 74-53 victory over the Dodgers in non-conference play. Coen Matson scored 17 points, Evan Hatcher had 13 and Corey Dettmann added 11 to lead the Wildcats, 4-1 on the season. Fort Dodge fell to 0-6.
3rd quarter lifts Humboldt boys past Algona, 77-60
Humboldt blitzed Algona for 30 points in the third quarter en route to a 77-60 victory over the Bulldogs Tuesday night (Dec. 12) in Algona.
Elliot Carlson scored 25 points and Evan Hatcher made 22 to lead Humboldt, which improved to 3-1 overall, 2-0 in the North Central Conference. Helmers and Welp led Algona with 23 and 19 points, respectively. Algona falls to 2-2 overall, 0-1 in the NCC.
Humboldt hosts Clarion-Goldfield-Dows on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
The Wildcats visit Garner-Hayfield/Ventura on Dec. 21 to close out their regular season.
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