Platte Valley’s Big 3rd Quarter Moves Boys Into Show Me Showdown
Platte Valley used scoring balance from the strength of collective 3-point shooting and a big 3rd quarter from Justin Miller to advance to Show Me Showdown I in Springfield next Thursday. Platte Valley’s 54-48 victory over Green City started with a quick 9-0 start in the first quarter, but it was an advantage which didn’t last through the 1st quarter. Green City sophomore Ty Law opened Green City’s 1st period scoring and ended the quarter with a three point shot which tied the game at 11 in the 1st quarter.
Platte Valley hit 4 3s in the first half, but Green City also hit 4 as sophomores Xander Salas and Ty Hall combined for 13 of Green City’s 22 in the first half as Platte Valley led 25-22. Platte Valley then separated in the 3rd quarter as Platte Valley sophomore Justin Miller scored 11 of his game-high 15 points. Platte Valley outscored the Gophers in the 3rd quarter 19 to 6 and took a 44-33 lead into the 4th quarter.
Platte Valley Head Coach Tim Jermain says Miller was ready for the opportunity.
Platte Valley had 4 players who combined for 8 3-point shots. Justin Miller scored 15. Matt Jermain scored 12. Memphis Bliley had 11. Alex Mattson scored 10 in the game.
Platte Valley will face two-time champion South Iron in the Class 1 Boys MSHSAA semi-finals Thursday at noon.
Justin Miller full interview
Tim Jermain full interview
MSHSAA Class 1 Boys Quarterfinals
Platte Valley 54 Green City 48
South Iron 77 Clarkton 63
St Elizabeth 66 Thomas Jefferson Independent 48
Glasgow 64 Atlanta 55
Class 2 Boys Quarters
Plattsburg 53 Weaubleau 46
Principia 46 Cooter 43
Salisbury 59 Clopton 43
Hartville 57 Marionville 43
Class 3 Boys Quarters
Lafayette County 59 St Pius X 43
New Madrid County Central 71 West County 38
Lutheran North 41 Cole Camp 28
Thayer 50 Sparta 37
Boys Class 4 District 16 Championship
Lafayette 51 Maryville 46