Yates Center is 0-10 against Humboldt since December of 2014 but things could change on Tuesday. The Yates Center Wildcats will challenge the Humboldt Cubs. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Tuesday, Yates Center was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 38-34 to Southern Coffey County. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
| 01/14/25 @ Southern Coffey County | 26 |
| 01/13/25 vs Oswego | 30 |
| 01/03/25 @ Altoona-Midway | 15 |
Despite the loss, Yates Center saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Cayten Cummings went 7 of 12 on her way to 26 points and three steals. The match was Cummings' third in a row with at least ten points. Khloey Deeder-Kirkpatrick also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Meanwhile, Humboldt came up short against Cherryvale on Friday and fell 42-31. The contest marked the Cubs' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Humboldt has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season. As for Yates Center, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Yates Center suffered a grim 49-25 defeat to Humboldt in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can Yates Center avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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