Humboldt opens 3A playoffs with win

Trey Sommer scored 26 and Drew Wilhite and Gavin Page 12 apiece as Humboldt High opened the 3A substate playoffs with a 61-47 victory over Prairie View. The Cubs will take on Girard Thursday in the substate semifinals.

March 1, 2022 - 11:10 AM

Humboldt High’s Colton Slocum challenges Prairie View’s Josh Robbins in the first round of the Class 3A Substate Playoffs Monday. Humboldt won, 61-47. Photo by Richard Luken

HUMBOLDT — It may have taken a bit longer than expected, but Humboldt High’s defensive pressure began to make its presence known Monday.

The Cubs had attempted to press visiting Prairie View early, but the Buffalos were able to respond, finding ways to get its offense going.

Prairie View led, 16-11, after one quarter, prompting a nervous murmur among the hometown Cub fans in the opening round of the Class 3A Substate Tournament.

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