Humboldt football team beats Clear Lake to clinch district title!
Humboldt senior Keegan Groat and the Wildcats will be looking to finish the regular season unbeaten in Class 3A District 2 when they host Webster City on Oct. 25. Humboldt defeated Clear Lake, 23-13 on Friday night, Oct. 18, in district action to move to 7-1 overall, 4-0 in district play. Independent photo.
The Humboldt football team clinched the Class 3A District 2 title by beating the Clear Lake Lions, 23-13 at Clear Lake on Friday, Oct. 18. The victory improved the Wildcats to 4-0 in district play, 7-1 overall. Humboldt will host Webster City in the final game of the regular season on Friday, Oct. 25.
Karson Rubel kicked a 31-yard field goal and Keegan Groat caught touchdown passes of 65 and 57 yards, respectively, to lead Humboldt. Humboldt quarterback Coen Matson also passed five yards to Chase Flaherty for a score.
Defensively for Humboldt, the Wildcats Broedy Hendricks recorded two quarterback sacks and recovered a fumble. Linebacker Cael Donahe also snagged a pass interception late in the game to thwart a Lion drive.
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