Preview: Humboldt Vikings vs. Middleton Tigers
Humboldt has been on the road for six straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Middleton Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Humboldt and Middleton are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
Back in December of 2023, Humboldt came up short against Dyer County and fell 57-45.
Meanwhile, Middleton scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They came out on top against Clarksburg by a score of 63-50. The victory was familiar territory for Middleton who now have five in a row.
Middleton found their leader in underclassman Harmony Bell, who scored 42 points along with two steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Bell has scored at least a third of Middleton's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty'angela Geanes, who scored two points along with ten rebounds and five blocks.
Humboldt's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Middleton, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season.
Humboldt ended up a good deal behind Middleton when the teams last played back in February of 2023, losing 46-30. Will Humboldt have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
