Author: Ross Martin

Riechers’ walkoff hit leads Platte County to 1st of 2 run-rule victories in 1 week

Demi Riechers reached out and made decent contact but then watched as the ball dropped safely into left field for another hit. On a day where little went wrong, Platte County’s senior shortstop delivered a one-out, bases-loaded two-run walkoff single in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday against Park Hill at Platte County High […]

Record round helps lead Platte County to SJC Invitational team championship

Coming off back-to-back difficult nine-hole competitions, Platte County’s experienced and promising lineup hit a potentially season-altering breakthrough in Thursday’s St. Joseph Central Invitational at Moila Country Club in St. Joseph. Not only did the Pirates take the team title with a 348 and put three individuals in the top 10, but sophomore Ella Green’s 9-over […]

Postgame Interview: Chandavian Bradley, Sr., DE/WR

Platte County senior Chandavian Bradley recorded a pair of forced fumbles and a sack on defense and added a touchdown reception on offense in a 25-14 victory over North Kansas City on Friday at Pirate Stadium.

Keith, Gutshall shine for Platte County in 1st 2 meets of season

Platte County standout sophomore Palmer Keith made it 4-for-4 after two meets in individual event qualifying standards for the Class 1 Missouri State Swimming and Diving Championships. He won’t he 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly in convincing fashion during a triangular with Lee’s Summit North and Park Hill on Tuesday at Lee’s Summit Aquatic Center […]

Meinke, Audas provide top-10 support for 3rd-place Platte County in opener

Platte County’s new look lineup with just two seniors in the top seven made a strong debut to the season, placing three in the top 10 and finishing third in the Tim Nixon Invitational’s Silver Division on Saturday at Capital Federal Park in Liberty. The Pirates posted a team total of 64 — just 14 […]

Postgame Interview: Karsyn Stehlik, Sr., OH

Platte County senior outside hitter Karsyn Stehlik played a starring role in attack for the Pirates in a 3-0 sweep of Raytown in a Suburban Conference White Division matchup Tuesday at Platte County High School.

Postgame Interview: Demi Riechers, Sr., SS

Platte County senior shortstop Demi Riechers delivered a two-run, walkoff single in the Pirates’ 11-1 victory in six innings over Park Hill on Tuesday at Platte County High School.

Mitchell runs 7th-fastest time in program history, places 2nd at Tim Nixon Invite

One race into her junior season, Sisely Mitchell officially put the school record on notice. Platte County’s continually superlative junior finished second in the Silver Division of the Tim Nixon Invitational on Saturday at Capital Federal Sports Complex in Liberty in 19 minutes, 5.60 seconds — a new personal-best by exactly 6.5 seconds. Although the […]

Platte County loses star senior Salzman in late stages of comeback bid vs. Smithville

SMITHVILLE, Mo. — As the final desperation Hail Mary fell incomplete, the reactions from players and coaches looked frustratingly familiar. Platte County could have an unbeaten start while navigating troublesome injuries and younger-than-expected rotation on both sides of the ball. Instead, a miscommunicated, mistimed faked punt and some costly penalties overshadowed an otherwise stellar performance […]