Platte County finds lineup, still looking for consistency as stretch run hits
Platte County appears to have settled on a top five that includes a promising freshman but now must build some consistency as the regular season winds toward a close. On Wednesday, Park Hill put up a 177 to win the Battle of the Bragging Rights dual for a second straight year over Platte County, which […]
Platte County’s adding distance, heighth in developing field event prowess
Platte County did not put the full allotment of entrants into the Winnetonka Invitational, knowing a tough stretch of meets required some level of caution. Still, the Pirates came away with a pair of individual victories and plenty of encouraging performances in a field of 21 teams Thursday at North Kansas City District Activities Complex […]
Platte County suddenly back to .500 after back-to-back losses
Platte County doesn’t have time to anguish over back-to-back losses — not even in the wake of a rivalry matchup gone awry. Kearney held on for a 6-4 victory on Thursday night at Platte County High School, belting out extra-base hits in two big innings to build a lead that ultimately stood up. Platte County […]
Nichols’ unbeaten week in singles, doubles fuels wins over Staley, Kearney, Park Hill
Gavin Nichols came back to show what makes him one of the best players in the Northland in three dual victories this past week. After battling a minor injury and some cramping the week prior, Platte County’s junior No. 1 went a perfect 3-0 in singles and 3-0 with senior doubles partner Mason McBratney — […]
Platte County showcases improved form in victories, OT loss
After a slow start, Platte County appears to have unlocked the right combination of offense and defense for a talented but still youthful lineup. The Pirates put this on display both in a 4-0 victory over Belton at home on Tuesday and a gutting 2-1 loss at Grain Valley on Thursday. Platte County first ran […]
Photos: Kearney 6, Platte County 4
Kearney held on for a 6-4 nonconference rivalry win over Platte County on Thursday night at Platte County High School.
Platte County honors a dozen students at spring signing ceremony
Platte County’s second signing ceremony of the school year featured another four football players, a Division I signees for rowing and band, and increased representation for those pursuing activities and fine arts at the next level. In total, 12 seniors joined together with family, friends and coaches Wednesday at Pirate Fieldhouse to celebrate collegiate choices. […]
Photos: Platte County 4, Belton 0
Platte County pulled away for a 4-0 victory over Belton on Tuesday at Pirate Stadium in Suburban Conference White Division play.
Postgame Interview: Rylee Burris, So., F
Platte County sophomore Rylee Burris recorded a goal and an assist in a 4-0 victory over Belton on Tuesday at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County’s long-distance group drops times early in season at Kearney Classic
Platte County juniors Andrew Johnson and Connor Currence already find themselves at their individual best at the beginning of the season. In their first non-relay action of the spring, Johnson won the 3,200-meters and placed third in the 1,600-meters, while Currence topped the 800-meter field in Thursday’s Kearney Classic Invitational. They set career-best times in […]