Platte County takes unusually long break between back-to-back victories

Lauren Stone hit a pair of free throws — one on each side of a timeout — to lock up a 50-46 win for Platte County over St. Michael the Archangel on Monday in Lee’s Summit. The Pirates’ sophomore leading scorer finished with 10 points, while senior forward Joslyn Hupp led the way with 11 […]

Vignery, Amos cap comeback to avenge prior loss to Benton

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Rick Hodge said patience and togetherness remain the key to this season. On Tuesday night, Platte County slowly and methodically erased a double-digit deficit and showed cohesion in the closing minutes of a gutsy 43-42 victory over Benton at Springer Gymnasium and gave the veteran coach a reason to smile. Pirates […]

Platte County walks through to dual win over Oak Park

Platte County didn’t have much competition Wednesday night and were overwhelmed in the two matches wrestled at Oak Park High School. Oak Park secured a pair of pins, but a parade of forfeits taken lifted Platte County to an easy 54-18 dual victory. The Pirates continued a successful start to the season in odd fashion […]

Postgame Interview: Judah Vignery, Jr., F

Platte County junior forward Judah Vignery scored a team-high 14 points, including the game-winning basket, in a 43-42 victory over Benton on Tuesday in St. Joseph.

Platte County shows well in 2 home meets with plenty of room to keep improving

Drew DeLay already knows the potential for Platte County this season, but the work must come first to progress to the envisioned form. For now, the Pirates have shown well at two early home triangulars, including five event victories Tuesday at Platte County Community Center North. “I really have a good feeling about this season,” […]