Season on the brink, Platte County overcomes late 2-goal deficit to stun Pembroke Hill
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just when the season appeared set for a frustratingly familiar end, Platte County received a seemingly unnecessary opportunity at revival. The Pirates didn’t waste the chance. Platte County went from a two-goal deficit to a dramatic 3-2 victory at Pembroek Hill School in a matter of just 16 minutes of game […]
Photos: Platte County 3, Pembroke Hill 2, OT
Platte County came back for a 3-2 sudden-death overtime victory over Pembroke Hill in a Class 3 District 8 semifinal Monday at Pembroke Hill High School in Kansas City.
Photos: St. Michael the Archangel 3, Platte County 2
St. Michael the Archangel advanced with a 25-17, 20-25, 25-14, 11-25, 15-7 victory in a Class 4 quarterfinal Saturday at St. Michael the Archangel High School in Lee’s Summit.
Postgame Interview: Daniel Bunge, Sr., D
Platte County senior starting left back Daniel Bunge talked after the Pirates’ dramatic 3-2 overtime win against Pembroke Hill in a Class 3 District 8 semifinal Monday night at Pembroke Hill High School in Kansas City.
Platte County avoids drama in comfortable victory to open Class 5 District 8 play
Platte County went into Friday’s Class 5 District 8 opener with two optimal scenarios in mind — build a big lead on the way to an expected convincing victory and avoid any injury scares. Not all went according to plan. In an efficient and opportunistic effort, Platte County scored on five straight possession spanning from […]
Bunched finish behind Johnson pushes Platte County to 4th straight team district title
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The spontaneously form pack started to close with none of the tightly bunched three runners aware of the exact scenario. Platte County senior Kade Meinke, junior Tanner Jenks and sophomore Blake Herron each made up the gap during the final 100 meters of the Class 4 District 4 race Saturday morning […]
Photos: Class 4 District 4 (girls)
Platte County finished second in the final team standings of the Class 4 District 4 meet Saturday at Staley High School in Kansas City.
Post Meet Interview: Kade Meinke, Sr.
Platte County senior Kade Meinke finished fourth in Saturday’s Class 4 District 4 meet at Staley High School in Kansas City and helped the Pirates to a fourth straight team championship.
Postgame Interview: Becker Grego, Sr., OG
Platte County senior guard Becker Grego helped the Pirates’ offense run for three first-half touchdowns in a 35-7 win over Raytown in a Class 5 District 8 first round matchup Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Photos: Class 4 District 4 (boys)
Platte County won the Class 4 District 4 team championship with five runners in the top 20 overall Saturday at Staley High School in Kansas City.