Amos, Gabbert to lead lineup of mostly new faces for Platte County
Platte County’s closing stretch in 2022 including the first Suburban Conference championship since in a half decade and then an ultimately disappointing showing in the Class 4 District 8 tournament. Now, only two players from the top five return. The positive? Only one player came back last year for the Pirates, who quickly rebuilt to […]
Platte County looks younger but still talented off back-to-back 20-win seasons
Platte County likely viewed last season as a chance to start what could be a long run of postseason success. Instead, Smithville played spoiler, and Platte County suddenly has more questions to answer than expected. A 1-0 loss in the Class 3 District 8 championship game prevented them from back-to-back playoff appearances, and now, the […]
Platte County goes into season with high expectations — for good reason
Platte County coach Zach Keith doesn’t want to shy away from the expectations, but after back-to-back seasons heavier on individual success, he knows this year’s talented roster must earn any achievements. “On paper, this is the best boys team we’ve ever had,” he said. “If you came and watched us do drills in practice, you’d […]
Platte County ready to piece together lineup capable of defending state title
Many teams not returning the top two pitching options, clutch emotional anchor at catcher, do-it-all shortstop, steady designated hitter, key reliever and more might expect a need to retool and find an identity. Platte County doesn’t plan to spend any time rebuilding. The Pirates return four full-time starters, a host of other at part-time contributors […]
Platte County’s memorable resurgent season ends in district final
After a turbulent series of decisive plays, Eric Mitchell reluctantly opted to let the final seconds tick away on a difficult end to an otherwise memorable and wildly successful renascent season. Lincoln Prep scored four unanswered in the final minute of a 42-37 victory in the Class 5 District 8 championship game Tuesday at Pirate […]
Photos: Lincoln Prep 42, Platte County 37
Lincoln Prep held on late for a 42-37 win over Platte County in the Class 5 District 8 championship game Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Platte County’s season comes to a close in tight district loss to Van Horn
Platte County’s season-ending sequence of events likely felt like déjà vu all over again. Fifth-seeded Van Horn drilled open 3-pointers and crashed the offensive boards to build a big lead in Wednesday’s Class 5 District 8 semifinal at Pirate Fieldhouse. Platte County responded with senior forward Chandavian Bradley and junior guard Judah Vignery fueling a […]
Postgame Interview: Lydia Doole, Jr., G
Platte County junior guard Lydia Doole scored a game-high 15 points during a 36-24 win over St. Teresa’s Academy in a Class 5 District 8 semifinal Saturday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Photos: Platte County 36, St. Teresa’s Academy 24
Platte County pulled away for a double-digt win over the Stars in a Class 5 District 8 semifinal Saturday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Doole’s 3-point barrage lifts Platte County to district title game
Lydia Doole caught the ball on the right wing and didn’t hesitate. Why would she? On Saturday, Platte County’s junior guard seemingly couldn’t miss from behind the arc, and she didn’t on this particular shot in the third quarter of a Class 5 District 8 semifinal at Pirate Fieldhouse. She buried her fifth and final […]