Platte County’s new-look lineup picks up 2 dual wins in opening week
In a completely unprecedented scenario for the program, Platte County found a unique way to open the season with a victory — doing so with an almost completely inexperienced lineup. St. Joseph Central took a one-match lead in a dual played over a span of three days last week at Noyes Tennis Complex in St. […]
Hedrick’s pair of penalty saves in shootout delivers win over Van Horn
Essentially needing to replace an entire defense from a year ago, Platte County again utilized creativity in determining this year’s goalkeeper. The Pirates’ baseball team again became the recruiting ground. Platte County senior Jordan Hedrick, who has not been out for soccer since prior to high school, joined up, won the starting role and found […]
Platte County’s busy opening week concludes with pair of tough losses
Platte County knew the scheduled would be grueling, and early results backed Playing seven games in a span of seven days in the opening week, the Pirates went 3-4 overall, receiving test after test as they switched between three pitchers — junior returning starter Kallie Hitzelberger, senior all-state utility star Mackenzie Shields and freshman Danica […]
Photos: Staley 8, Platte County 1
Platte County lost its home opener 8-1 to Staley on Thursday at Platte County High School.
Photos: Blue Springs 5, Platte County 4
Platte County lost a nonconference game against Blue Springs 5-4 on Thursday at Platte County High School.
Photos: Kearney 3, Platte County 0
Platte County dropped its home opener in a 3-0 sweep for Kearney on Monday at Platte County High School.
Platte County bounces back from season-opening loss to blast Staley
Platte County didn’t have much of a reprieve to formulate a response. Coming off a season-opening loss a night earlier, the Pirates went into Falcon Fieldhouse on Tuesday and came away with a dominating 25-15, 25-9, 25-17 sweep of Staley in Kansas City. The resounding victory not only evened Platte County’s record at 1-1 but […]
Platte County misses home tournament title on tiebreaker
Platte County ended up one shot and then six shots away from a team title at the program’s home Pirate Invitational on Monday at Shiloh Springs Golf Course. Park Hill finished tied atop the standings with the hosts and then prevailed on the fifth-player tiebreaker. Platte County placed sophomore Ella Green (t-third, 83), junior Mackenzie […]
Platte County stumbles late in overtime loss to rival in season-opener
The end came so swiftly, Platte County’s players didn’t have time to immediately process a disappointing result. Up a touchdown after the opening possession of the first overtime, Kearney benefitted from applying the pressure to an inexperienced team in a season-opening rivalry matchup. The Bulldogs recorded a sack on the first play, and Platte County […]
Experienced seniors, super sophomores have Platte County in prime position
Platte County went into last season needing to restock the talent pool. The Pirates did so in short order and will now have the Class 1 Missouri State Swimming and Diving Championships experience — even if a big chunk of that comes from sophomores — ready to keep the momentum. As a freshman, Palmer Keith […]