Parkway North’s Gatti out for season
Parkway North went into its final district game without its leading rusher, Jaimee Buchanan, who suffered a deep shoulder bruise against Parkway Central.
But then the Vikings suffered a much bigger setback after losing University of Missouri-bound offensive lineman Anthony Gatti to a season-ending MCL injury early against Kirkwood on Friday.
Coach Bob Bunton called the 6-foot-6, 285-pound left tackle “the best offensive lineman we’ve had in Parkway North history,” but said his squad will overcome the setback.
“We have some tough-minded kids,” Bunton said. “I think our kids will respond and move on.”
The coach said Buchanan, who has rushed for 1,013 yards and 14 touchdowns, should be available to play in the Vikings’ next game on Monday in the Class 5 sectional round.
