Stout defense, Janecek’s four TDs highlight Horn victory

  • Bryce Stoever (right) and Rodney H Walton wrap up Colby Beck in the second quarter with John Davis (left) closing in to help make the fourth-down stop. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
    Bryce Stoever (right) and Rodney H Walton wrap up Colby Beck in the second quarter with John Davis (left) closing in to help make the fourth-down stop. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
  • Owen Brenek brings down Colby Beck on a third-down run in the third quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
    Owen Brenek brings down Colby Beck on a third-down run in the third quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
  • Calvin Thompson (right) and Tyson Wagner lead the way for a 13-yard gain in the third quarter by Rodney H Walton (No. 33).
    Calvin Thompson (right) and Tyson Wagner lead the way for a 13-yard gain in the third quarter by Rodney H Walton (No. 33).
  • Jayvan Luhrs wrestles down Tyrone Gilmon after a short gain in the first quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
    Jayvan Luhrs wrestles down Tyrone Gilmon after a short gain in the first quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
  • Aidan Mendez gets a fumble recovery in the third quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
    Aidan Mendez gets a fumble recovery in the third quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
  • Jayse Janda makes a fourth-down catch in the fourth quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
    Jayse Janda makes a fourth-down catch in the fourth quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala
Beyond the 35-21 victory, the Shorthorns’ first after 13 straight losses, lots of numbers show the team’s progress. Last year against Burton, they gave up 454 yards rushing, allowed 56 points, and bullish back Tyrone Gilmon went for 193, averaging 16 yards per carry. Last Friday at David Husmann Memorial Stadium, the Panthers totaled only 186 on the ground and Gilmon was held to 99 yards on 22…

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