Platte County shows depth, potential to claim team title at Independence Invitational
Platte County didn’t necessarily turn in the fastest times of a young season in Saturday’s Independence Invitational, but the Pirates did show their depth and potential. Despite no entries in 1-meter diving and a disqualification for one of three relays, Platte County came away with the team championship at Henley Aquatic Center in Independence. The […]
Photos: Raytown 57, Platte County 38
In the Suburban Conference White Division opener for both teams, Raytown pulled away for a 57-38 victory over Platte County on Friday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Platte County unable to keep up with Oak Park in nonconference loss
Platte County cultivated a difficult nonconference schedule in recent seasons, and this year’s roster must now endure the early tests in an effort to improve in challenging circumstances. Oak Park earned a 61-28 victory over the Pirates on Thursday at Oak Park High School behind a trio of double-digit scorers. The Lady Oakies were a […]
Platte County still adjusting to retooled lineup, drops conference opener to Raytown
The work in progress showed in Friday’s home opener. Platte County started strong and took an early lead, but the offense dried up for an extended period in each half. Raytown took advantage and pulled away for a 57-38 victory over the Pirates in a Suburban Conference White Division matchup at Pirate Fieldhouse. Now with […]
Photos: Oak Park 61, Platte County 28
Platte County dropped a nonconference matchup with Oak Park on Thursday at Oak Park High School in Kansas City.
Platte County’s 4 medalists produce tie for 13th in Council Bluffs Classic
Platte County put four wrestlers on the podium and finished tied for 13th out of 36 teams in the two-day Council Bluffs Classic this weekend in Iowa. The Pirates filled 11 weight classes in the second of three pre-Christmas tournaments offering plenty of competition. Of the top-eight finishers, Platte County’s lone semifinalist ended up sophomore […]
Platte County fills out lineup, rolls in season-opening dual
Platte County made the delayed start to the season still minus the majority of the expected lineup. No matter. The Pirates were dominant in a 56-20 victory over William Chrisman in a Suburban Conference White Division dual Wednesday night in Independence. The Bears won just three of the nine head-to-head matches. With about half of […]
Photos: Platte County Quad
Platte County hosted a quad with Kearney, Smithville and Savannah on Tuesday afternoon at Platte County Community Center North.
Platte County faces daunting move up to Class 4 in Burress’ final season as coach
The pieces were in place to make a run at fabricating the type of storybook ending that typically requires a predetermined script. Platte County returns eight qualifiers, three medalists, two finalist and a champion from last year’s fourth-place team in the Class 3 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships. Add in a group of experienced returners and a […]
Platte County notches 1st win of season, goes 1-2 in Winnetonka Invitational
Platte County notched the first win of a potential rebuilding season but continued to experience the rigors of an intentionally curated schedule providing challenges. The Pirates won the middle game of three in this week’s Winnetonka Invitational with a blowout of Central (St. Joseph) but dropped to 1-3 overall. Coming off of a season-opening loss […]