Concordia Texas Athletics

Sophomore (2020-21)
Competed in three meets, notching top-10 finishes in all three...recorded an 8k time of 28:00.2 at the Concordia Invitational, finishing in 10th place (Jan. 30)...placed 10th at the McMurry Bill Libby Invitational, running to an 8k time of 28:11.0 (Feb. 6)...ran a career-best time of 27:13.8 at the ASC Championships, notching the eighth spot on the leader board (March 3).

Freshman (2019)
Saw action in all seven meets...opened his collegiate career with a personal-best 5K time of 18:03 at the Tornado Watch Invitational (Aug. 30)...had his best run of the year at the ASC Championships (Nov. 2), running a career-best 8K time of 27:35.5 to finish 20th.

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.

Career Bests
5K: 16:49.6, Tornado Watch Invitational (Sept. 1, 2021)
8K: 26:41.0, Concordia Classic (Sept. 24, 2021)