West Platte Upsets Adrian, Advances to State Semifinals

The West Platte High School football team secured a major upset, defeating defending Class 1 state champion Adrian 34-7 in the quarterfinals on the road. This significant victory propels the Blue Jays (9-3) to the State Semifinals, marking their first appearance at this stage since 2005. West Platte will now travel to Tipton on Saturday,…

The West Platte High School football team secured a major upset, defeating defending Class 1 state champion Adrian 34-7 in the quarterfinals on the road. This significant victory propels the Blue Jays (9-3) to the State Semifinals, marking their first appearance at this stage since 2005. West Platte will now travel to Tipton on Saturday, November 29th, at 1 p.m., with the winner earning a spot in the State Championship game.

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