Platte County’s lineup finally looks fully matured, ready for memorable season
Almost impossibly, Platte County did not have a senior in the lineup at any during each of the past two seasons. The streak undoubtedly comes to an end in next Saturday’s season-opening Tim Nixon Invitational in what the Pirates hope serves as a kickoff for a memorable season. Platte County seniors Sisely Mitchell and Carmen […]
No time like the present: Platte County’s youthful roster doesn’t want to wait for success
By many standards, Platte County experienced success last fall. The Pirates’ long-standing tradition requires different expectations. Platte County enters 2023 with roster featuring just 11 seniors, but many of those in critical starting spots, including third-year starting offensive tackle Muyonta Maxwell, wide receiver Dawsen Mizell and first-year linebacker Seth Martin in critical and visible spots. […]
Platte County replacing key pieces with hopes of ending 3-year playoff drought
Platte County’s once-promising season ended in a blur of an injury to the team’s leading scorer, a red card for the athletic senior goalkeeper and a questionable penalty awarded in overtime of a chaotically eventful Class 3 District 8 semifinal. The host Raiders converted on the attempt from the spot in a sudden-death movement. A […]
The kids are alright: Platte County records scrimmage shutouts of St. Pius X, Excelsior Springs
Bill Utz historically uses preseason jamboree snaps to take a look at a wide variety of players across mostly scripted opportunities. On Friday, Platte County’s veteran coach needed all of the 72 plays against Excelsior Springs and St. Pius X for a lot of reasons. The Pirates were minus a pair of projected starters, and […]
Johnson’s all-state credentials have deep Platte County lineup in position for postseason push
The pieces appear in place for a special season and an opportunity to finally make a jump in the state pecking order. Assuming no jump to Class 5, Platte County brings back a bonafide No. 1 in senior Andrew Johnson and a deep, experienced group of talented contributors. In fact, the Pirates have six runners […]
Photos: Platte County Jamboree
Platte County hosted a three-team preseason jamboree with Excelsior Springs and St. Pius X on Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Post Jamboree Interview: Gage Fulk, Sr., OL/DL
Platte County senior Gage Fulk returned from an ACL tear suffered last fall to start at right tackle for the Pirates in Friday’s jamboree scrimmages with St. Pius X and Excelsior Springs at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County ready to chase history with top 3 players back from last fall
Zach Keith plans to challenge a lineup with equal parts experience and unknown commodities. And not just in terms of a top-notch schedule. Platte County’s veteran coach wants to find a way to pull every ounce of potential from this year’s team and hopefully make some history in the process. The Pirates will lean senior […]
No. 1 Green, pair of seniors back to lead Platte County’s chase for another conference title
For the better part of a decade, Trevor Short has created a rolling lineup achieving high levels of success. Platte County goes into this season having won seven straight conference titles and making Class 3 Missouri State Golf Championships history along the way. The run hit a peak last fall when Bailey Silcott earned the […]
Platte County ready to reload again, find consistency
Platte County’s recent characteristics have included an ability to quickly reload a lineup and produce postseason results. Last fall, the playoff magic came to a crushing end in the final game for five senior starters. Now, the Pirates want to use the returning pieces and a pair of talented freshmen to seek out a third […]