Trio of returning state qualifiers have Platte County ready to keep successful run going
Platte County goes into the season with a lineup nearly intact after earning a second straight team berth to the Class 3 Missouri State Golf Championships last fall. Yet, the lone piece to replace will be Eden Shipp, who just finished a three-year run as the Pirates’ No. 1 player that made her one of […]
Bradley makes commitment to Tennessee to end high-profile recruitment
In the end, Chandavian Bradley decided to exchange one shade of orange for another following his senior season. Platte County’s senior-to-be defensive end announced his verbal commitment to the University of Tennessee through his social media accounts on Sunday afternoon, ostensibly bringing to an end a lengthy process. By far the most highly recruited player […]
Smith, Stone earn repeat all-state honors for Platte County
Platte County went past 20 wins for a second straight year and finished No. 5 in the final Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association (MHSSCA) Class 3 rankings for a second straight year. In another unquestionably successful year, a loss in the District 8 championship ended the Pirates’ season at 22-4, and senior midfielder Riley […]
Trio of Platte County seniors earn all-state honors after title run
Platte County’s accomplished 2022 class made the most of limited time. On the heels of winning the program’s second state title, the Pirates put three second-year seniors on the Class 5 Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association all-state team — pitcher Sawyer Allen, catcher Jake Knudsen and shortstop Cameron Lewis. None of the trio played […]
Utz undergoing treatment for bladder cancer but plans to continue teaching, coaching duties
Bill Utz plans to live the mantra — anchor down and stand his ground as he prepares to deal with a difficult opponent, one without a scouting report available. Recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer, Platte County’s veteran head football coach already underwent one procedure to remove a tumor and will endure […]
Platte County piles up to celebrate Class 5 state championship
OZARK, Mo. — Sawyer Allen let loose the final pitch of his Platte County career, watched the swing and miss and then pumped both fists toward the night air at U.S. Baseball Park. The senior left-hander might have made a mistake, falling backward on to the mound and opening himself up as the congregation point. […]
Postgame Interview: Landon Fulk, Sr., P/OF
Platte County senior Landon Fulk earned the win with 4 2/3 innings of relief in the Pirates’ Class 5 state semifinal victory over Fort Zumwalt East on Friday and then celebrated a state title Saturday at U.S. Baseball Park in Ozark.
Postgame Interview: Cameron Lewis, Sr., SS
Platte County senior shortstop Cameron Lewis completed his two-year career with a Class 5 state championship Saturday at U.S. Baseball Park in Ozark, contributing a hit and a run scored in a 6-1 victory over Festus.
Photos: Platte County 6, Festus 1 (Pregame and Postgame)
Platte County never trailed in a 6-1 victory over Festus in the Class 5 state championship game Saturday at U.S. Baseball Park in Ozark, securing the second title in program history and first since 2002.
Photos: Platte County 6, Festus 1 (Game Action)
Platte County never trailed in a 6-1 victory over Festus in the Class 5 state championship game Saturday at U.S. Baseball Park in Ozark, securing the second title in program history and first since 2002.