Author: Ross Martin

Photos: Falcon Relays (Girls)

Platte County competed in the Falcon Relays on Friday at North Kansas City District Activities Complex in Kansas City.

Platte County finally makes season debut, looks solid in unique Falcon Relays

KANSAS CITY — Forced to wait more than two weeks from an originally scheduled season-opening meet, Platte County saw stiff competition and also battled gusting winds in the uniquely formatted Falcon Relays on Friday afternoon and evening. The adverse conditions weren’t conducive to low times or impressive distances, especially adding in the limited running events […]

Platte County’s skid hits 5 to open season with encouraging signs showing

Platte County needed until the fifth game of the season to score a goal, and yet, the early development of a youthful roster remains encouraging. Now, the Pirates must balance accentuating the positives against the potential frustrations that come with a winless start. Smithville made a two-goal lead stand up on a windy Thursday at […]

Platte County’s offense stays hot in split with Staley, Savannah

The offense continues to shine, regardless of the pieces used. Platte County gave a couple of off days Saturday afternoon and still rolled to an 11-4 victory over visiting Savannah. The Pirates collected 12 hits, scored multiple runs in each of the last four half innings in which they hit and overcame a disastrous top […]

Photos: Falcon Relays (Boys)

Platte County opened the season in Friday’s Falcon Relays at North Kansas City District Activities Complex in Kansas City.

Photos: Falcon Relays (Girls)

Platte County opened the season in Friday’s Falcon Relays at North Kansas City District Activities Complex in Kansas City.

Platte County’s opening week features reason for optimism, inconsistencies

Platte County endured the ups and downs in the opening week typical for an inexperienced lineup with enough talent to be optimistic but still inconsistent with results. The full range of takeaways were evident in Thursday’s triangular at Adams Pointe Golf Club in Blue Springs. Grain Valley ended up with a winning team total of […]