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. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Humboldt's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 68-0 win over Erie on the road. The victory was just business as usual for the Cubs, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Mason Sterling had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 57 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also picked up 45 receiving yards. Logan Page was in the mix too, providing Humboldt with two touchdowns.
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 walked away with a 38-26 win over Cherryvale.
Peyton Hare was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 95 yards and two touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also made nine total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended 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 pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Eureka, their win bumped their record up to an identical 3-0.
Friday's game 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 match 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 team secured a 62-0 victory. Does Humboldt have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eureka turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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