Humboldt entered their tilt with Iola on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Iola Mustangs, sneaking past 53-50. The score was all tied up 23-23 at the break, but the Cubs were the better team in the second half.
| 01/23/25 @ Iola | 18 |
| 01/21/25 vs St. Paul | 24 |
| 01/17/25 @ Cherryvale | 9 |
| 01/16/25 vs St. Mary's-Colgan | 14 |
| 01/14/25 vs Fredonia | 12 |
Humboldt got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Colden Cook out in front who went 9 for 10 en route to 18 points and eight boards. With that strong performance, Cook is now averaging an impressive 15.1 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Ellis, who went 5 of 6 on his way to 12 points.
When it comes to explaining why Iola lost, don't look at Cortland Carson. Despite the final result, he posted 22 points and six rebounds. The game was Carson's sixth in a row with at least ten points. Tre Wilson was another key player, going 5 for 6 en route to 10 points and eight boards.
Humboldt's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.5 points per game. As for Iola, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Humboldt has already played their next contest, a 57-53 victory against Anderson County on the 24th. As for Iola, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 67-44 win against Marmaton Valley on the 24th.
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