Humboldt put their dominant defense on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Friday. They never let the Central Heights Vikings onto the board and left with a 40-0 victory. The Cubs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by 38 points or more this season.
Humboldt got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Cole G. Mathes out in front who rushed for 103 yards on only 11 carries. G. Mathes was even better on defense, making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending two passes. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Sterling, who rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown.
Humboldt was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 346 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 194 rushing yards in eight consecutive matchups.
Humboldt's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Central Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Humboldt will look to defend their home field on Friday against Atchison County at 7:00 p.m. Humboldt is facing Atchison County at the right time seeing as Atchison County is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Central Heights, they will host St. Marys at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Marys' defense has only allowed 13.9 points per game this season, so Central Heights' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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