Platte County was the 36-24 winner over St. Teresa's Academy when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Platte County Pirates fell to the St. Teresa's Academy Stars 53-47. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 103rd, while the Stars are ranked 23rd).
St. Teresa's Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jazlyn Rhodes, who shot 45% from the field on her way to 17 points and seven steals. Rhodes is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Addi Moylan, who posted 13 points in addition to five assists and three steals.
Platte County has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-9 record this season. The win (which was St. Teresa's Academy's sixth in a row) raised their record to 19-5.
Platte County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for St. Teresa's Academy, they will square off against Grandview at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Grandview will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something St. Teresa's Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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