Football Preview: Humboldt Cubs vs. Eureka Tornadoes
Humboldt is 9-1 against Eureka since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Humboldt Cubs will square off against the Eureka Tornadoes at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Humboldt's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They breezed by Erie on the road to the tune of 68-0. The victory was just business as usual for the Cubs, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Mason Sterling was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 57 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also picked up 45 receiving yards. Logan Page also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Humboldt's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Ty Shaughnessy and Page. What's more, Page also racked up 15 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Eureka put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against Cherryvale by a score of 38-26.
Peyton Hare had a dynamite game for Eureka, rushing for 83 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Hare also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making nine total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass. Tj Mills was Hare's top target, picking up 62 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Eureka wouldn't let Cherryvale keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Eureka can thank Easton Mead and Tanner Biering for forcing both of them.
Humboldt's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Eureka, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Humboldt has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 249.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Eureka struggles in that department as they've been averaging 202. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Humboldt against Eureka in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 62-0 win. Will Humboldt repeat their success, or does Eureka have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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