The KGGF high school basketball game of the week delivered in a big way tonight, as the Humboldt Cubs remain unbeaten at 9-0 after defeating Cherryvale 47-46.

 

The Cubs outplayed the Chargers fairly convincingly in the first half, leading 24-14 at the break. Humboldt used the momentum and energy of the home crowd, as well as rare mistakes and turnovers from Cherryvale, to build a comfortable halftime lead.

 

The Chargers opened the second half with a 14-3 run to take a lead halfway through the third quarter. From there, it was an intense back and forth battle that saw numerous lead changes and ties.

 

When it mattered most, with 3.5 seconds left in the game, the lone senior on Humboldt's roster Trey Sommer was able to drill a game-winning shot over the outstretched arm of two defenders. The Cubs were lead by 12 points and 16 rebounds from Sommer, and sophomore Colden Cook was spectacular shooting 7-9 from the floor.

 

On a rare off night from Trevin Elam and Stetson Schafer, the Chargers were led by a pair of seniors who answered the call when desperately needed. Brock Robertson and Danny Vigil both kept Cherryvale from digging too large of a hole in the first half, and were cogs in the Cherryvale train attempting a massive comeback in the third quarter.