Platte County sees full depth of pitching staff in KC Metro Leadoff Classic With doubleheaders on back-to-back days, Pirates end up going 1-3 in season-opening event but show off plenty of potential while enduring challenges from tough competition. Read more...
Platte County must replace two seniors but brings back 4 with varsity experience Junior trio of Knickman, Gentilia, Gillilan plus sophomore Hendee all played role last spring for Pirates, who graduated No. 1 Amos and 2-year starter Gabbert. Read more...
Platte County brings back plenty of experienced talent but must replace key components After injuries derailed last season's stretch run, the Pirates want to rebound from a record 1 game under .500, go back to winning ways after graduating only 2 senior starters. Read more...
Platte County ready to recapture state championship form after up-and-down season Carter, Wassmann, Doll return from 2022 Class 5 title winning roster but must rely on infusion of talented youth to fill in gaps left by 13-player senior class. Read more...
Only 2 of 6 starters return from best team in Platte County’s program history Nichols enters senior season with 2-plus years at No. 1, trio of district singles titles, while Bralley went to state in doubles last year, looks to jump up to top half of lineup this spring. Read more...
Platte County’s dream season hits premature end with upset loss in district semifinals After trailing by as much as 13, Pirates nearly replicated comeback from earlier in the season only for Kearney to reverse the result in postseason rematch. Read more...
Platte County’s season ends in district opener with Vignery out due to illness After leading much of the way, Pirates unable to hold up late, suffer 3rd loss of season to Smithville under difficult circumstances. Read more...
Burnett finishes 6th at 125 pounds to become 4th in program history to medal at state Platte County sent 2 qualifiers to Columbia from deepest lineup Pirates have ever fielded still walked away with podium finisher for 5th straight year. Read more...
Fernandez’s 2nd state title, 5 total medalists fuel Platte County’s surge to 5th place as a team Pirates come up just short of Class 3 trophy after surge of momentum from pair of finalists, Hulett's inspirational podium finish helped create a memorable weekend. Read more...
Platte County goes into postseason looking for answers to recent skid Having lost 4 straight to close otherwise successful regular season, Pirates open district play with 3rd matchup against Smithville looking to avenge pair of prior losses. Read more...