Horns hurt at the hands o' the Irish

The Kimball Longhorns traveled to North Platte on Friday, Oct. 14, to battle the North Platte St. Pat’s Irish (6-2) for a tough loss, 63-14.

The Irish gained an early and significant lead in the first quarter, scoring 35, but holding the Horns at bay with nothing on the board.

A short rally in the second brought the first points to the Longhorn board, but the Irish were on a roll and added another 21 to their own.

After halftime the Kimball boys again scored for another seven on the board while the hosts failed to do the same, but in the final quarter, the Irish reversed roles and added their...