If Platte Valley co-op [South Nodaway/Jefferson] was feeling good fresh off their 60-36 takedown of East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] back in December of 2024, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Platte Valley co-op [South Nodaway/Jefferson] lost to the Rock Port Blue Jays on the road by a 74-59 margin on Tuesday. Platte Valley co-op [South Nodaway/Jefferson] was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Rock Port apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Rock Port found their leader in sophomore Jack Meyerkorth, who made all 6 shots he took from beyond the arc racking up 35 points in addition to five assists and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Meyerkorth has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Reid Ellis, who went 5 of 7 en route to 11 points along with eight boards and three steals.
Platte Valley co-op [South Nodaway/Jefferson]'s defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Rock Port, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 17-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Platte Valley co-op [South Nodaway/Jefferson] will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Albany at 7:30 p.m. on February 21st. Rock Port has already played their next game (against Nodaway Valley co-op [West Nodaway/Nodaway-Holt]), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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