Platte County caps season with strong state showings
ST. PETERS, Mo. — Platte County extended the streak of at least one event in the top 16 at the Missouri State Swimming and Diving Championships to five years, but the wait came down to the final race Saturday at Rec-Plex. In the 400-yard freestyle, Platte County’s team of seniors Ryan Dye and Jacob Flynn, […]
Photos: Class 4 Missouri State XC Championships
Platte County qualified the boys and girls teams for the Class 4 Missouri State Cross Country Championships last Friday in Columbia. The Pirates finished 8th in both races.
Platte County races to pair of 8th-place Class 4 finishes in team returns to state
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Platte County accomplished identical eighth-place finishes in the team standings in the Class 4 Missouri State High School Cross Country Championships on Friday at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course. Somehow, the equal footing seemed fitting for the boys and girls who endured one of the most unique cross country seasons imaginable. […]
Platte County fights back to cap 1st trip to state with victory
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Platte County made an almost immediate bounceback from heartbreak and ended one of the best season’s in program history on the highest note possible. After a five-set loss to Parkway West in the Class 4 state semifinals, the Pirates turned right around and swept Nerinx Hall 25-21, 25-18 and 25-19 on […]
Post-State Interview: Andrew Early, Jr. and Blake Bjustrom, Sr.
Platte County finished eighth as a team in the Class 4 Missouri State Cross Country Championships on Friday in Columbia, Mo. Blake Bjustrom, a senior, finished his career as the top runner for the Pirates, while junior Andrew Early concluded a successful season, coming in just behind his teammate.
Post-State Interview: Maddie Klippenstein, Sr. and Ryanne Rhude, Sr.
Platte County seniors Maddie Klippenstein and Ryanne Rhude were part of a unique five-member team in the Class 4 Missouri State Cross Country Championships on Friday in Columbia, Mo. The Pirates placed eighth as a team.
Platte County seniors lead program into uncharted territory
Platte County Katlyn Donovan found confidence in her team’s eagerness to start the Class 4 quarterfinal against Grain Valley on Saturday evening. Just moments after the Pirates knocked off undefeated Pembroke Hill, the Pirates didn’t want to waste any time potentially letting momentum slip away at Winnetonka High School. “Coming in, I told them we […]
Post-Match Interview: Kate Brown, Jr., OH
Platte County junior Kate Brown played a huge role in Class 4 sectional and quarterfinal wins Saturday, leading the Pirates to the first state berth in program history.
Post-Match Interview: Presli Firkins, Sr., L
Platte County libero Presli Firkins is one of five seniors on the Pirates’ roster making their first playoff appearance, leading the program to its first state berth in its history.
Platte County celebrates senior swimmers in conclusion to abbreviated home slate
Platte County’s final home meet of the year ended with a convincing victory over three opponents in a quad Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Platte County Community Center North. The Pirates had limited chances to compete at home due to COVID-related restrictions and alterations to the schedule but took the opportunity to honor four seniors, […]