Numbers, optimism up for Humboldt football
Returning lettermen for the Wildcat football team, front row (l-r): Carson Berte, Tanner McKimmey, Christian Alcala, Nolan Lammers and Tracen Troyer. Middle row: Colten Goodell, Jacob Lenning, Jordan Jensen, Nyzier Evans, Caden Matson and Gabe Gidel. Back row: Jace Baker, Jacob Heier, Ben Kuehnast, Jackson Fischer, Hayden Holm and Levi Newton. Not pictured, Sam Fischer. Independent photo.
Wildcats return 18 lettermen
Humboldt’s third-year head football coach Derrick Elman and his squad are not taking anything for granted.
As the new high school season begins amid the coronavirus pandemic still in place, Elman and his squad are savoring every moment on the field.
“A lot of things had to happen for us to play football this year. And I think a lot of things still have to happen for us to play football this year. I’ve told the kids almost every practice, we are doing this thing day by day,” Elman said. “And we are adhering to these policies. With that, it could still be shut down today, so we truly have to play each as if it could be our last.”
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