Wildcat football team prepares for 2026 season
Humboldt head football coach Derrick Elman (center) gives instructions during pre-season camp on Aug. 5. Humboldt's fall practice begins on Aug. 10. The Wildcats open their season at Spencer on Sept. 28. Independent photo.
Humboldt football coach Derrick Elman and his staff hosted camp for grades 7-12 the week of Aug. 3-7 at the practice field.
Humboldt will begin fall practice on Monday, Aug. 10, for the upcoming high school season. The Wildcats will play at Spencer in their season opener on Friday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Humboldt will compete in a scrimmage at Fort Dodge on Friday, August. 21, inside Dodger Stadium. The Wildcats play at Clear Lake on Sept. 4 before hosting their home opener on Sept. 11 against Carroll. They host Ballard Huxley for their annual homecoming game on Sept. 18.
Look for the in-depth preview on the upcoming season in the Aug. 27 issue of the Independent. Subscribe today for print/digital access by selecting the link on this page to get started.
