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PLATTE VALLEY BRONCOS DAY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021
WHEREAS, The Platte Valley Broncos faced the Lutheran Lions in the Class 3A girls
basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 20, at the Broadmoor World
Arena in Colorado Springs; and
WHEREAS, in a nip -and -tuck battle throughout, Platte Valley fought hard in the first
half, taking a narrow 22-19 lead into halftime; and
WHEREAS, despite Lutheran pulling ahead in the third quarter, Platte Valley didn't
back down. Junior guard Cora Shissler led all scorers with 15 points and sophomore
Andi Shissler recorded eight. Junior Cassie Ridings scored six, while Brooke and Bree
Bunting added 22 points combined; and
WHEREAS, the consistent teamwork and will to outlast Lutheran in a back -and -forth
game paid off as the Broncos outscored their opponent 19-10 in the fourth quarter to
earn a 51-44 victory along with the Class 3A state championship; and
WHEREAS, the win caps a 16-1 season for Platte Valley. The state championship is
the first for the girls basketball team since 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Weld County
Commissioners that today, Wednesday, April 14, 2021, be known as Platte Valley
Broncos Day, in honor of the perseverance, dedication, and teamwork shown by
team members, coaches and parents in winning the state championship.
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By:
BOARD9F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Clerk to the Board
Mike
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