DC-S Tigers dominate mighty Irish in 42-21 triumph

Dundy County-Stratton junior quarterback Dante Horner (5) gains great yardage even as North Platte St. Patrick’s senior Logan Dodson (34) appears closing on a tackle along with junior Sutton Tickle (7) Thursday night in Benkelman. Both teams are 5-1.

Steve Towery/McCook Gazette

BENKELMAN, Neb. — Another shot at an undefeated proved far better for the Dundy County-Stratton Thursday evening.

Coach Mike Spargo’s Tigers brilliantly regained their teeth following a narrow loss at Arapahoe last week to defeat North Platte St. Patrick’s, 42-21.

Though official stats did not arrive before deadline today, Gazette photographer Steve Towery reported that super junior quarterback Ethan Latta scored four touchdowns.

Watch for official details on mccookgazette.com or in the next Gazette.

Junior quarterback Dante Horner guided a Tiger attack to only four points less than St. Pat’s (5-1) allowed in its five previous games — 46.

Meanwhile, Tiger defenders like Lane Bybee and company contained an offense that scored 68, 68 and 50 during three earlier wins this season.

Both teams are now 5-1. However, the Tigers have climbed to No. 6 in Class D-1 power points while those Irish are now No. 17.

Arapahoe (5-0) is currently No. 4.