Grain Valley, Missouri is located in Jackson County and has a population of just under 13,000 people. A 2005 study ranked Grain Valley number 2 of all Kansas City Suburbs based on housing choice, and number of homes priced between $50,000 and $350,000. The Grain Valley School District is locally and regionally recognized for the many opportunities and programs it provides to its students.
No. 11 Grain Valley held a 24-0 lead over No. 25 Platte County. Despite losing the lead in the fourth quarter, Grain Valley secured the Class 5 District 8 championship with a late field goal and a crucial interception.Senior running back Ty Williams had an outstanding performance for Grain Valley, accumulating 272 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns on 24 carries. Williams played a vital role in the team's strong first half, where they built a 24-0 lead. Senior kicker Ben Drinkwater contributed to the lead with a late first-half field goal.Platte County, with a record of 9-3, mounted a comeback led by sophomore QB Rocco Marriott, who ran for two touchdowns and threw a touchdown pass. Marriott's second TD run put the Pirates ahead 25-24 with 8:42 remaining in the game.Grain Valley responded by reclaiming the lead with a field goal from Drinkwater with 4:42 left on the clock. The victory was sealed for Grain Valley when junior defensive back Aaron Barr made a crucial interception with 1:01 remaining in the game.