2021 Track & Field Roster

Rick Platas

  • Class Sophomore
  • Home town Premont, Texas
  • Previous School Santa Gertrudis Academy HS

Biography

Sophomore (2021)
Appeared in six meets, competing in the 1,500m, 5,000m, and 10,000m...ran a season-best 10,000m time of 33:47.54 at the Trinity Invitational, placing fourth (March 6)...earned two top-10 finishes at the ASC Championships, placing 7th with a 5,000m time of 16:11.16 and fourth with a 10,000m time of 34:29.48 (April 29).

Freshman (2020)
Competed at two meets in the 1,500m, 3,000m, and 10,000m... placed third in the 3,000m at the Yellow Jacket Invitational, recording a time of 9:43.43 (Feb. 28)...ran a 34:44.27 10,000m at the Trinity Invitational, placing fifth (March 6).

High School
Attended Santa Gertrudis Academy High School...two time Team State Qualifier (2016-2017)...State Qualifier (2018)...Cross Country Boys Co-MVP. 

Personal
Son of Teresa and Jesus Platas Jr...has one brother Gabe...majoring in criminal justice...enjoys running, watching Netflix, playing basketball, hanging out with friends, and playing video games...born on September 9, 2000.

Historical Player Information

  • 2020Freshman

  • 2021Sophomore