Platte County hangs in until halftime, ends up ousted in 1st round of districts

After struggling early, Winnetonka pulls away behind strong pressure defense, snuffs out Pirates' late-season momentum. Read more...

Platte County comes up short of completing 2nd straight district comeback

Kearney pulls away late, eventually earned playoff berth later in the week but not before surviving last surge from Pirates in successful rebuilding season. Read more...

Platte County’s 2nd-half surge shocks Winnetonka

Ayers, Carr combine for 45 points, key comeback effort that propels Pirates into district semifinals. Read more...

Platte County stays in-house, names Yost next head football coach

Longtime assistant takes over after Utz's sudden retirement, becomes just 3rd person to hold position since 1988. Read more...

Shute earns 3rd state medal, sends Burress out with win in his final match as Platte County coach

Pirates' season-long battle with adversity continued during program's 1st Class 4 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships with junior star's 3rd-place finish keeping notable streak alive. Read more...

MaCalled game — twice: Platte County sophomore hits winning shot in consecutive games

Pirates claim back-to-back dramatic victories to close regular season, enter district play with injection of energy. Read more...

Platte County rides season-best win streak into district tournament

Ayers, Carr shine on senior night to help Pirates avenge loss to Fort Osage while closing out conference play. Read more...

Down but never out, Platte County pieces together 4th-place finish in Class 4 District 4 debut

Pirates overcome uncertainty with 5 of 8 returning state qualifiers earning repeat trips while Hulett's comeback story continues with 1st berth. Read more...

Cruce adds another honorable mention all-state finish in 100 butterfly

Platte County's strong contingent of qualifiers builds valuable experience in this past weekend's Class 1 meet. Read more...

Platte County notches much-needed win despite more forced changes to rotation

Moore scores 25 to help Pirates top Northeast in between 2 vastly different looking conference losses to Belton, Raytown. Read more...