Humboldt too much for Spencer in 2nd half, 27-10
Humboldt's Jackson Dodd eludes Spencer tacklers after catching a pass in the Wildcats' 27-10 victory at Spencer on Friday night, Aug. 30, in non-district high school football. Humboldt meets Ballard Huxley in their home opener on Sept. 6. Independent photo.
For the second straight season the Humboldt High football team opened their season with an impressive victory over the Spencer Tigers in non-district action, scoring twice in the fourth quarter for a 27-10 Wildcat victory over the Tigers on Dale Norton Field in Spencer.
Keegan Groat and quarterback Coen Matson teamed up on a 65-yard touchdown pass play to put Humboldt on the board in the first quarter. After Spencer took a 7-6 lead on the next series, the Wildcats' Chase Flaherty returned the Tiger kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown. Karson Rubel's point-after gave Humboldt a 13-7 lead.
Spencer cut the Humboldt lead to 13-10 at halftime on a 31-yard field goal by Brady Vreeman.
After a scoreless third quarter, Humboldt scored on a seven-yard run by Matson and Trey Al-Hameed added a one-yard run for a score with 4:41 to play giving the Wildcats a 17-point lead.
Humboldt will host Ballard-Huxley in another non-conference game in their home opener on Friday, Sept. 6, at Mason Maach Field.
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