Post Dual Interview: Evan Maccuish, Sr.

Platte County senior recorded first-period pins in both of the 157-pound matches during dual wins over Raytown and Ruskin on Thursday night at Pirate Fieldhouse.

Reenforced lineup helps Platte County hang close in dual with postseason rival

Platte County waited longer than anticipated to receive a more complete look at this year’s lineup. Kearney held on late for a 38-31 victory in a competitive and spirited nonconference dual Thursday night at Pirate Fieldhouse. The Pirates hung close with senior Darrell Smith (165 pounds) and juniors Cole Johnson (215 pounds) and Quinn Lightle […]

Platte County’s leads evaporate in frustrating conference loss

Ruskin junior forward Mark Jones threw down an emphatic dunk and then let an even more energetic celebratory yell as the final buzzer sounded on a 57-50 comeback victory Friday night at Pirate Fieldhouse. Platte County players were left to dejectedly untuck — and in some cases, remove — jerseys before walking off the court […]

Platte County’s Class 5 championship run garners 10 total all-state selections

Platte County’s fourth state championship in program history resulted in a 10 total Missouri Football Coaches Association (MFCA) Class 5 all-state selections while Bill Utz earned coach of the year honors for the first time in his career. The Pirates finished 14-0 as the only undefeated 11-man team in the state of Missouri this season. […]