Photos: Platte County 56, Winnetonka 7
Platte County rolled to a 56-7 blowout win over Winnetonka in Friday’s season-opener at Pirate Stadium, extending the state’s longest unbeaten streak to 29 games in a row.
Postgame Interview: Jude Brown, Sr., WR
Platte County senior Jude Brown’s lone catch went for a 57-yard touchdown right before halftime in the Pirates’ 56-7 win over Winnetonka on Friday night at Pirate Stadium.
Postgame Interview: Brody Hawk, Sr., DE
Platte County senior defensive end Brody Hawk recorded eight tackles (two for loss) with two sacks, a forced fumble and an interception in the end zone for a touchdown in Friday’s 56-7 win over Winnetonka at Pirate Stadium.
Blowout win in Week 1 extends Platte County’s winning streak to 29
While doubters surely remain, Platte County still looks like Platte County — a perennial postseason contender due to established tradition. An exceptionally dominant 56-7 victory over Winnetonka on Friday night at Pirate Stadium extended the state’s longest winning streak in encouraging fashion. The Pirates quieted at least some of the skepticism for a roster tasked […]
Platte County places 5th in Gold Division of Greater KC tourney, goes 4-1 overall
Platte County star senior shortstop Bryli Seifert delivered the (should-have-been) walkoff blow in a consolation semifinal victory then provided the initial blast in what ended up an 8-4 victory for the Pirates in the Gold Division fifth-place game of the Greater Kansas City Suburban Tournament on Saturday at Adair Park in Independence. Across two days, […]
Platte County sets baseline in 1st 5 matches with another season in Class 5 on tap
Platte County’s second consecutive season in Class 5 started much like the first ended. Liberty North dominated early in a 25-6, 25-15, 25-18 sweep in a season-opening match Thursday at Liberty North High School. Platte County entered with a lineup filled with experienced players but with most stepping into much larger roles and faced a […]
Photos: Platte County 8, Pleasant Hill 4
Platte County defeated Pleasant Hill 8-4 in the Gold Bracket fifth-place game of the Greater Kansas City Softball Tournament on Saturday evening at Adair Park in Independence.
Platte County’s bad injury luck continues, complicating needed rebuild
Untimely injuries made a difficult transition to Class 4 District 8 even more overwhelming. Last season, Platte County’s 12 seniors saw an up-and-down season conclude with three consecutive losses while bowing out with a 9-1 loss to Liberty North in the postseason opener. There were signs of optimism despite setbacks and the shift to the […]
Platte County embracing challenges in trying to extend state’s longest win streak
The Platte County head football coaching position doesn’t come open often, and the anomalous stability for nearly half a decade creates inescapable expectations. One of the state’s most historically successful programs thrives on continuity, and Derek Yost understands the short-term challenges with a focus on sustenance. The Pirates go into this season with the longest […]
Platte County leaning on returners to maintain expectations, not start a new era
The move up to Class 5 District 4 proved as daunting as expected. Now, Platte County must turn the page from the most successful stretch in program history to not only restock the lineup but also identify the roster’s leaders. The Pirates’ run of streak of qualifying a full team for state ended at five […]