Photos: State Football 3A Semifinal Mount Vernon vs. Humboldt on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024

Third-ranked Humboldt forced a fourth turnover to thwart Mount Vernon’s last chance for a victory. The Wildcats held on for a 28-25 Class 3A state football semifinal win.

Humboldt's Jaxson Kirchhoff (16) is pursued by Mount Vernon's Josef Briesemeister (56), William Goodlove (18) and Watson Krob (1) during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon's Watson Krob (1) pulls in a pass in the end zone for a touchdown under pressure from Humboldt's Zane McIntire (23) during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon players celebrate after the officials rule Cooper Hird (10) made it into the end zone for a touchdown against Humboldt during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon's Jase Jaspers (9) scores a two point conversion against Humboldt during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon's Michael Ryan (3) is tackled by Humboldt's Isaiah Busick (4) during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon coaches shake hands and hug players following Humboldt's victory in a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Humboldt's Chase Flaherty (20) is tackled by Mount Vernon's Caleb Keegan (30) during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon's Cooper Hird (10) makes it into the end zone to score a touchdown against Humboldt during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon players gather on the field to receive their trophy after Humboldt's victory in a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon quarterback Kellen Haverback (8) runs the ball during a Class 3A semifinal game against Humboldt at the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon's Cooper Hird (10) is tackled by Humboldt's Broedy Hendricks (90) and Isaiah Busick (4) during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Humboldt's Jaxson Kirchhoff (16) is tackled by Mount Vernon's William Goodlove (18) during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon's Cole Thurn (19) is tackled by Humboldt's Landon Halverson (24) after catching a pass during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon's Michael Ryan (3) is tackled by Humboldt's Jack Guy (57) and Trey Al-Hameed (32) during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon's Michael Ryan (3) pulls in a pass under pressure from Humboldt's Keegan Groat (25) during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon's Kellen Haverback (8) passes the ball during a Class 3A semifinal game against Humboldt at the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon players gather following their loss to Humboldt in a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Humboldt quarterback Coen Matson (7) is tackled by Mount Vernon's Jaxon Anderson (42), left, and Mount Vernon's Kael Riniker (62), center, during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon's Watson Krob (1) is congratulated by Mount Vernon's Michael Ryan (3) after Krob scored a touchdown against Humboldt during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon's Cooper Hird (10) recovers a Mount Vernon fumble during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs against Humboldt at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Mount Vernon's Watson Krob (1) and Mount Vernon's Cole Thurn (19) pursue Humboldt's Jackson Flahery (6) after he intercepted a Mount Vernon pass in the end zone near the end of the first half during a Class 3A semifinal game of the 2024 IHSAA State Football Playoffs at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, November 16, 2024. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

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