Flush with returning starters, Platte County seeks playoff return
Despite recording a seventh straight winning overall record, Platte County didn’t enjoy the success as much. The Pirates lost a 3-2 heartbreaker to Smithville in the Class 3 District 16 championship and didn’t return to postseason play in 2020, coming off the best season in program history that finished with a state runnerup trophy. A […]
Handke nabs lone state spot for Platte County in deep field
SMITHVILLE, Mo. — After having a promising season wiped out by the COVID-19 pandemic, Platte County retooled the lineup, adjusted all season and went into the Class 4 District 4 tournament with high hopes. An off day at the top spot plus a late season swoon for two seniors left the Pirates with just one […]
Guffey gives Platte County another option in the lineup
A newcomer to the lineup provided a big boost for Platte County in a tough Liberty Invitational field. Colby Guffey, one of six seniors on Platte County’s roster, made his tournament debut and third varsity appearance of the season Thursday at Hodge Park Golf Course in Kansas City. On a day when the Pirates weren’t […]
Platte County maintains winning streak, captures NKC title
An early goal stood up in the championship game of the North Kansas City Invitational against the hosts over the weekend. Platte County junior Riley Smith continued her prolific scoring season with a marker in the 22nd minute, and senior goalkeepers Grace Neece and Avery Krahenbill combined on a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory […]
Talley finding home on the course, gives Platte County a boost
A new name popped up on the leaderboard for Platte County during the Park Hill Invitational on Thursday. Lakin Talley, a senior baseball player turned golfer this season, shot an 88 on Thursday at Tiffany Greens Golf Course in Kansas City. He played the course for just the second time and mixed in bogeys and […]
Post Tournament Interview: Lakin Talley, Sr.
Platte County senior Lakin Talley has moved into the No. 3 spot in the lineup after making the move from baseball to the golf team for this season.
Post Tournament Interview: Evan Handke, Sr.
Platte County senior Evan Handke helped the Pirates to a sixth-place finish in the Park Hill Tournament on Thursday in Kansas City.
Postgame Interview: Dayton Mitchell, Sr., CF
Platte County senior center fielder Dayton Mitchell collected one of two hits for the Pirates in an unorthodox 4-0 win over Winnetonka on Thursday at Platte County High School.
Postgame Interview: Landon Fulk, Jr., P
Platte County junior pitcher Landon Fulk struck out eight in 2 2/3 innings of work against Winnetonka on Thursday at Platte County High School.
Platte County out to 3-1 start after pair of conference wins
Platte County coach John Sipes still hasn’t fully deployed his pitchers, instead using a committee approach early in the season. The returns have been strong. On Thursday, Winnetonka faced junior Landon Fulk, senior Jackson McMahan, sophomore Jake Schwieder and sophomore Jeter Mauzey and struck out 17 times at Platte County High School. The Pirates came […]