LA CYGNE — Preserving an undefeated record in their closest contest so far, the Humboldt Cubs took down Prairie View in Week 5, 46-35.
Blake Ellis stitched together a legacy effort, posting six total touchdowns out of the seven the Cubs scored.
Ellis was 11-of-12 passing for 183 yards and two scores — one apiece to Mason Sterling and Jacob Harrington. Ellis also rushed for 193 yards and four touchdowns on 26 carries.
Cole Mathes added 58 yards on the ground and a touchdown for Humboldt. As a team, the Cubs amassed 281 rushing yards.
Defensively, Sterling and Kyler Isbell paced Humboldt with eight tackles apiece. Isbell also registered a sack in the contest.
Humboldt’s win moved the Cubs to 5-0 on the season.
Up next
Humboldt returns home from a three-game road trip to face the Bluestem Lions in Week 6.
