Photos: Platte County 9, Smithville 2
Platte County pulled away for a 9-2 win over Smithville on Thursday in a Class 4 District 8 semifinal at Excelsior Springs High School in Excelsior Springs.
Keith continues to rewrite school record book with frequency
Palmer Keith put his name on the school record board in three places very early in his career, and Platte County’s sophomore phenom continues to change the associated times with regularity. The Pirates’ past three competitions have included the best-ever finish in the Eubank Invitational, a championship in the Platte County Invitational and a successful […]
Short of team berth, Platte County sends trio of players back to state
Platte County went into Class 3 District 4 as a strong contender to earn one of two automatic team berths into the Class 3 Missouri State Golf Championships. The Pirates backed that up all the way to the final shot Monday at Eagles Landing Golf Course in Belton. Pembroke Hill repeated as district champion at […]
Platte County’s pick party of four leads to blowout of Belton
Cameron Wolfe spent the majority of the season frustrated with injury limiting his playing time, and the nagging hamstring injury left him unsure of how much he could see the field in Friday’s homecoming matchup at Pirate Stadium. Belton saw plenty of Platte County’s three-year contributor and second-year starter at safety. Wolfe accounted for two […]
Postgame Interview: Cameron Wolfe, Sr., S
Platte County’s senior safety Cameron Wolfe returned from injury and recorded a pair of interceptions and four tackles in 38-8 win over Belton on Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Team district title continues to elude Platte County after lead vs. St. Pius X evaporates
Platte County came out of the doubles portion of the Class 2 District 8 championship dual Wednesday at Platte County High School with an advantage and confidence. Less than two hours later, an otherwise accomplished season for a retooled lineup was over. St. Pius X took the first four singles matches to escape with a […]
Platte County bests Belton in 4 sets to move conference winning streak to 45 straight
Having lost four straight sets for only the second time this season, Platte County didn’t flinch and stormed back to keep a lengthy conference win streak alive. Belton lost momentum midway through the second set Thursday night at Platte County High School and couldn’t finish the job. Platte County junior middle hitter Tatiana Murray turned […]
Platte County enters postseason on 3-game skid still planning for success
The challenge suddenly looks daunting. After a regular season full of ups and down, Platte County goes into the Class 4 District 8 tournament on a three-game losing skid, still having yet to fully recapture the form that helped deliver back-to-back deep playoff runs. To make another, the Pirates will likely have to avenge earlier […]
Postgame Interview: Nate Walls, Sr., RB
Platte County’s senior running back Nate Walls ran for 48 yards and a touchdown and added a catch for 15 yards in a 38-8 win over Belton on Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County still looking to unlock full potential
Platte County shows the flashes, but a combination of injuries, inexperience in key positions and occasional lapses in temperament have likely kept the Pirates from seeing their full potential this season. At least so far. All of those elements were on display in a frustrating 2-1 loss to Park Hill South on Thursday night at […]