Platte County sees full depth of pitching staff in KC Metro Leadoff Classic
PARKVILLE, Mo. — Platte County showed obvious potential, room for improvement and the full depth of the pitching staff in back-to-back doubleheaders Friday and Saturday. The KC Metro Leadoff Classic offered four matchups with strong teams that led to challenging scenarios. In the finale Saturday afternoon against Bentonville (Arkansas), Platte County juniors Chase Hanlin and […]
Photos: Bentonville (Arkansas) 8, Platte County 6
Bentonville held on for an 8-6 win over Platte County in the finale of the two-day KC Metro Leadoff Classic on Saturday at Creekside Baseball Park in Parkville.
Photos: St. Pius X 3, Platte County 1
St. Pius X scored twice in the second half to earn a 3-1 victory over Platte County in a first round Platte County Tournament matchup Saturday at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County must replace two seniors but brings back 4 with varsity experience
For the first time in a long time, Platte County can’t rely on following the lead of an established or presumptive No. 1 player to lead the way. The Pirates do have four experienced players to build this year’s lineup around but might have to earn success through solid, collective efforts after the graduation of […]
Platte County brings back plenty of experienced talent but must replace key components
Platte County’s season ended last spring with a loss in the Class 3 District 8 semifinals. The Pirates ended up one win shy of at least a .500 record but mostly successful season when considering the cumulative circumstances. Needing to replace a large senior class that included on of the most prolific scorers in program […]
Platte County ready to recapture state championship form after up-and-down season
Platte County’s defense of the second state title in program history didn’t go as planned. Despite consistently showing flashes of potential, the Pirates mostly alternated streaks of successes and struggles and finished 18-19 overall after a loss to Smithville the Class 5 District 8 semifinals. Now, Platte County again brings high expectations into this season […]
Only 2 of 6 starters return from best team in Platte County’s program history
Coming off the most successful season by virtually any measure, Platte County enters this season with more replacements than returning starters, but don’t expect a lack of confidence. The Pirates not only bring back senior No. 1 Gavin Nichols but also can start to talk about program tradition as a reason for optimism. Platte County […]
Platte County’s dream season hits premature end with upset loss in district semifinals
KEARNEY, Mo. — Even under dire circumstances, Platte County found a way to create glimmers of hope in a Class 5 District 8 semifinal on Friday night. For a second time this season, Kearney’s zone defense caused problems start to finish, but this time around, the Pirates couldn’t complete a comeback at Kearney High School. […]
Photos: Kearney 37, Platte County 33
Platte County’s season came to an end in a 37-33 loss to Kearney in the Class 5 District 8 semifinals Friday night at Kearney High School.
Photos: Smithville 55, Platte County 48
Platte County’s season came to an end with a 55-48 loss to Smithville in a Class 5 District 8 first round game Thursday at Winnetonka High School in Kansas City.