If Cherryvale wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Humboldt, they should've done a better job of containing Blake Ellis. The Humboldt Cubs breezed by the Cherryvale Chargers to the tune of 52-12 on Friday thanks in part to Ellis, who went 5 of 10 en route to 13 points along with five boards and five steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played.
| 01/17/25 @ Cherryvale | 2 |
| 01/30/24 @ Eureka | 2 |
| 12/07/23 vs Crest | 2 |
| 01/14/25 vs Fredonia | 1 |
| 12/12/24 vs Crest | 1 |
Avery Works was another key player, putting up eight points. What's more, he also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in January of 2024.
Cherryvale's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Landon Fox, who posted six points, and Jayce Simmons, who scored a point in addition to five rebounds, four blocks, and three steals.
Humboldt's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 39.3 points. As for Cherryvale, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Humboldt didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 70-21 win against St. Paul on the 21st. Cherryvale has also already played their next contest, a 72-24 loss against Anderson County on the 21st.
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