Basketball Game Preview: Rock Port Blue Jays vs. Platte Valley co-op [South Nodaway/Jefferson]

Rock Port hasn't had much luck against Platte Valley co-op [South Nodaway/Jefferson] recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Rock Port Blue Jays will be playing at home against Platte Valley co-op [South Nodaway/Jefferson] at 5:30 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Tuesday.

Last Friday, Rock Port really took it to Hamburg for the full four quarters, racking up a 72-27 victory. The Blue Jays have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matches by 20 points or more this season.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rock Port to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brock Holmes, who went 7 of 11 en route to 16 points and five steals. Those five steals gave Holmes a new career-high. Jack Meyerkorth was another key player, going 6 for 12 on his way to 16 points.

Rock Port smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in six consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Platte Valley co-op [South Nodaway/Jefferson] gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener back in December of 2024. They blew past East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] 60-36.

Rock Port has also been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. As for Platte Valley co-op [South Nodaway/Jefferson], they pushed their record up to 1-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.

Rock Port suffered a grim 65-43 defeat to Platte Valley co-op [South Nodaway/Jefferson] when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Rock Port have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.