Challenging trip to Joplin results in solid finish for Platte County’s retooling lineup
Zach Keith continues to seek out challenges, flexing up the schedule again this season from the very beginning. Over the weekend, Platte County’s veteran coach took a lineup only half-stocked with returners to the 24-team Joplin Invitational, which featured programs from multiple states. The Pirates split two pool duals on Friday then finished second in […]
Platte County opens Pirate Fieldhouse era with comeback win over Staley
Platte County held hopes of playing in a new home facility at the tail end of last season, but forced to wait, the Pirates didn’t plan to miss an opportunity to open play in Pirate Fieldhouse with a win. Pushed from start to finish in a nonconference matchup, Platte County came back for an exciting […]
Platte County looks at options to fill out lineup in 1st 2 tournaments of season
Trevor Short generally knows what to expect from an experienced top three this season. With a lot of competition down the lineup, Platte County’s veteran coach plans to take a look at multiple players in competitive situations. The Pirates were put to a difficult test in Monday’s Liberty North Invitational — the first 18-hole competition […]
Platte County’s youthful roster passes 1st test, goes on road to beat Class 4-ranked Kearney
KEARNEY, Mo. — Adam Gisler looked close to breaking a big run on multiple carries in the second half. Thrust into an even bigger role than expected, Platte County’s sophomore running back finally broke loose midway through the fourth quarter, hitting a good-sized hole up the middle, making one jump cut and racing into the […]
Platte County closes GKC Invitational with victory to place 7th out of 27 teams
Platte County went into the season with a lineup almost evenly split between experienced seniors and breakout candidates with one goal in mind: return to competition for championships. The Pirates took a positive opening step, placing seventh out of 27 teams in the season-opening Greater Kansas City Suburban Invitational. Over two days, Platte County went […]
Photos: Lee’s Summit West 5, Platte County 3
Platte County dropped a Greater Kansas City Tournament Gold Bracket opening round game to Lee’s Summit West on Saturday afternoon at Adair Park in Independence.
Postgame Interview: Adam Gisler, So., RB
Platte County sophomore running back Adam Gisler scored a second-half touchdown in a 21-18 win over Kearney on Friday in Kearney.
Photos: Platte County 21, Kearney 18
Platte County held on for a 21-18 victory in the annual Highway 92 Showdown matchup with rival Kearney on Friday in Kearney.
Postgame Interview: Ty Christopher, So., DB
Platte County sophomore safety Ty Christopher recorded an interception and forced fumble in a 21-18 win over Kearney on Friday in Kearney.
Keith, Gutshall continuing individual paths to program’s upper echelon
Platte County’s roster features two of the best individual swimmers in program history — and both are juniors. The key to building on the Pirates’ recent successes likely revolves around refortifying relays. Two elite pieces make the task less daunting. Platte County standout juniors Palmer Keith and Deacon Gutshall return after both posted all-state finishes […]