Cherryvale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 67-34 loss at the hands of the Humboldt Cubs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cubs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 52-12 back in January.
Cherryvale's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carsen Ellis, who posted six points in addition to six boards and three steals. Wyatt Duncan was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Leading Humboldt to victory were Colden Cook and Blake Ellis. Cook went 11-for-14 en route to 26 points along with six rebounds and three steals, while Ellis went 9-for-11 to rack up 20 points and four steals. The contest was Cook's ninth in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Tre Franklin, who scored eight points and four steals.
Cherryvale's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Humboldt, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-3.
Looking ahead, Cherryvale will host Fredonia on Tuesday. As for Humboldt, they will head out on the road to challenge Bluestem on Tuesday.
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