A clinical display saw Stockton notch their third straight win on the road and re-establish their top four credentials.
The Station Road outfit eased to a 29-0 win at Blyth in Durham and North One to continue their 100% record in 2015.
Stockton took the lead on 11 minutes when centre Joel Simpson intercepted and ran 40 metres unopposed to open the scoring.
But that was as good as it got in a tense half, with Stockton reduced to 14 men when Andy Bailes was sent to the bin.
After the break it was a different story, with Jack Aldus driving over on the hour mark before Simpson grabbed his second try of the match.
The bonus point was earned in stoppage time when Aldus again crossed, with Danny Phinn adding the extras.
Next up for Stockton is a home match with Guisborough, who continue to be an unstoppable force.
Saturday’s 74-3 demolition of Ryton was their 13th win in their last 14, keeping them one point adrift of leaders Morpeth.
Meanwhile in Durham and North Two it was an afternoon to forget for Redcar, who suffered a post-derby hangover against Winlaton Vulcans.
The Seasiders tasted defeat for the first time under Richie Young as they lost 18-15 to blow the promotion race wide open once more.
The late arrival by some of the Redcar players did not allow the team to warm up and it showed as Winlaton scored within two minutes, and subsequently led 15-3 at the break.
Redcar improved in the second half with Craig Newlands and Shane Hurley sparking a comeback - but the visitors had to settle for a losing bonus point.
That result means Acklam are back in contention for second place as they beat Wallsend 36-31 at Talbot Park.
Elsewhere Boro clinched their first win in four matches as they beat Heath 21-6 in Yorkshire One.
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