Platteview had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They took their contest on Thursday with ease, bagging a 76-44 win over the York Dukes. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Trojans have posted since February 1st.
Platteview's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Owen Trofholz led the charge by going 7 for 10 en route to 18 points plus eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Sully Vanosdall, who went 5 for 9 en route to 14 points plus five rebounds and three steals.
Platteview was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Despite the loss, York still got an impressive performance from Ryan Huston, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and ten rebounds. Huston is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Cayce Hager was another key player, earning eight points.
Platteview wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 59-46 loss against Elkhorn North on the 7th. York has also already played their next match, a 61-38 defeat against Adams Central on the 6th.
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