Platte County adds 6th-place Class 2 state medals in singles, doubles to historic results
The only disappointment with the historic season’s conclusion ended up being the finality. Platte County’s most successful season in program history now includes Class 2 Missouri State Tennis Championships sixth-place medals for junior Gavin Nichols in singles and seniors Jack Forrest and Nathan Vanek in doubles. The top-eight runs came in the wake of a […]
Photos: Pembroke Hill 1, Platte County 0
Platte County’s season ended with a shutout loss in a Class 3 District 8 semifinal loss to Pembroke Hill on Monday at Smithville High School in Smithville.
Platte County’s season ends in frustrating district loss to Pembroke Hill
SMITHVILLE, Mo. — Platte County ended up as close to full strength as could be expected given the compounding circumstances of an arduous season. Perhaps more continuity for a mostly inexperienced lineup lacking depth could have made a difference, but in the end, Pembroke Hill made a long-distance free kick goal early in the first […]
Amos closes with solid finish in 2nd consecutive trip to state
Parker Amos showed off the optimal combination of determination and talent right up to the very end of a decorated career. This past week, Platte County’s third-year senior No. 1 shot an impressive 78-79—157 over the two-day Class 4 Missouri State Golf Championships on the par-70 setup of Sedalia Country Club in Sedalia. He ended […]
Schlake, Pickett highlight big day at districts in field events for 4th-place Platte County
Addy Schlake continues to improve by leaps and throws. Maybe not the typical way to describe noticeable and noteworthy development, but the Platte County sophomore doesn’t fit the mold of the typical track and field standout. Schlake maintains diverse abilities and event lists, and in Saturday’s Class 5 District 8 meet, she set personal-bests in […]
Photos: Class 5 District 8 (boys)
Platte County finished seventh out of 10 teams in the final standings of the Class 5 District 8 meet on Saturday at North Kansas City District Activities Complex in Kansas City.
Smith-Dean jumps, not runs, to sectionals after dramatically capturing district title
After experiencing shocking disappointment, Garrett Smith-Dean could have allowed his season — and ultimately his career — fizzle out and end at Saturday’s Class 5 District 8 meet. Platte County’s athletic talent already made the decision to refocus and come back for one more opportunity to compete as a senior. So instead of languishing on […]
Photos: Class 5 District 8 (girls)
Platte County placed fourth in the Class 5 District 8 team standings on Saturday at North Kansas City District Activities Complex in Kansas City.
Wassmann’s home runs fuel back-to-back wins to close regular season
Not only did Platte County need the result, but Devin Wassmann providing a pair of big hits to fuel multiple comebacks in Friday’s eventful 10-9 road win at Park Hill in the regular season finale provides another reason for optimism. Platte County’s junior third-year starting outfielder continued to snap out of an offensive slump with […]
Photos: Platte County 5, Grain Valley 1
Platte County captured the Class 2 District 8 title with a 5-1 victory over Grain Valley on Wednesday in the championship dual at Platte County High School.