Mand thriving in individual sprints, while Lawson, Schlake set PRs in shot put
If early-season progress continues to translate, Platte County could be in for an impressive season. The Pirates finished third in the Kearney Classic Invitational on Thursday in optimal weather conditions with seniors Hannah Mand (100-meter run), TK Lawson (shot put), and Reese Pickett (long jump); junior Carmen Gentilia (1,600-meter run) and sophomore Addy Schlake (high […]
Kassen’s goal, 2 assists fuel Platte County’s offensive breakthrough vs. Kearney
KEARNEY, Mo. — A road trip with a chance to avenge an early season loss to a rival provided a perfect opportunity. Platte County needed a shot of confidence and bolted to a three-goal lead before holding on for a 4-2 victory over Kearney on Monday at Kearney High School. The Pirates lost the first […]
Platte County uses 2nd tiebreaker to take Branson Doubles Invitational title
Platte County didn’t shy away from expectations this season, and the potential of an experience, talented lineup might not be any more evident that what the Pirates showed this past week. They capped a trip to the southwest part of the state with a team championship in the Branson Doubles Invitational on Friday in Branson. […]
Postgame Interview: Dylan Robertson, Sr., 1B
Platte County senior first baseman Dylan Robertson went 3-for-4 with a double and a walkoff grand slam in a 14-1 win in five innings over Grain Valley on Friday at Platte County High School.
Photos: Platte County 14, Grain Valley 1, 5 innings
Platte County pulled away for a 14-1 run-rule victory over Grain Valley in Suburban Conference White Division play Friday at Platte County High School.
Amos/Hendee tie for 2nd in home scramble invitational for 3rd-place Platte County
Platte County continues to move pieces around trying to find the preferred lineup. Results from Monday’s Pirate Scramble Invitational show coach Trevor Short might still have work to do. He paired senior No. 1 and returning Class 3 Missouri State Golf Championships qualifier Parker Amos with freshman Braden Hendee, and the duo responded with a […]
Robertson’s game-ending grand slam caps Platte County’s blowout of Grain Valley
Any hit would do, but Dylan Robertson sought out a fastball and didn’t miss. Platte County’s senior first baseman launched a game-ending grand slam to left field in the bottom of the fifth inning to finish off the Pirates’ 14-1 run-rule victory over Suburban Conference White Division rival Grain Valley in style. He came up […]
Photos: Platte County 4, Kearney 2
Platte County jumped to a three-goal lead and held on for a 4-2 win over Kearney on Monday at Kearney High School.
Platte County shows off deep potential in Falcon Relays
Platte County’s biggest strength might end up being depth, and the Falcon Relays provided a perfect season-opening opportunity to put that on display. Uniquely formatted, the meet includes all four traditional relays (4×800, 4×400, 4×200 and 4×100) plus two sprint medleys (100-100-200-400 and 200-200-400-800) and a distance medley (1,200-400-800-1,600). The Pirates won three of the […]
Postgame Interview: Sloan Kassen, Sr., F
Platte County senior forward Sloan Kassen recorded a goal and two assists in a 4-2 win over Kearney on Monday at Kearney High School.