West Platte’s undefeated start came to an abrupt end Friday as Mid-Buchanan shut out the Bluejays 42-0 in a KCI Conference matchup at Mid-Buchanan High School.

Both teams entered the Sept. 25 game with 4-0 overall records and 2-0 marks in conference play. Mid-Buchanan never trailed, and its defense kept West Platte off the scoreboard throughout the game.

The shutout marked a sharp turnaround for a West Platte offense that scored a season-high 50 points against Penney the previous week. The Bluejays had scored at least 24 points in each of their first four games and entered Friday averaging more than 41 points per game.

Mid-Buchanan’s defense recorded its second consecutive shutout against an undefeated conference opponent. 

The Dragons defeated previously unbeaten Plattsburg 55-0 on Sept. 18 before holding West Platte scoreless. Mid-Buchanan outscored the two teams by a combined 97-0.

The victory improved Mid-Buchanan to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in conference play. West Platte fell to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the conference.

The Bluejays will return home to face the Plattsburg Tigers at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at West Platte High School. Plattsburg enters the game with a 3-2 record after losing 32-13 to Lathrop.