Author: Ross Martin

Postgame Interview: Jake Knudsen, Sr., C

Platte County senior catcher Jake Knudsen recorded five total RBIs in the Pirates’ Class 5 state semifinal and championship game victories over the weekend at U.S. Baseball Park in Ozark.

Fulk spells relief for Platte County in Class 5 semifinal victory

Platte County already knew big innings on offense were a part of their identity. The coaching staff also came up with a pitching plan for the Pirates chase of a state championship, making the relief needed a surprise to some but not all. With senior starter Sawyer Allen on a strict pitch limit, Platte County […]

Platte County’s 1st season in Class 5 ends without state medal

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — An otherwise superlative season for Platte County ended without a medal in the Class 5 Missouri State Track and Field Championships over the weekend, highlighting the competition difference for the Pirates in leveling up. Platte County senior Maya Sullivan (pole vault) and junior Reese Pickett (triple jump) were unable to recapture […]

Platte County’s Steinmeir, 4×100 relay at their best to win Class 5 state medals

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Platte County senior Chandler Steinmeir and the Pirates’ 4×100-meter relay team of Cole Rhoden, Trevor Scott, Victor Sewankambo and Nate Walls spent the final weekend of the season at their best. With Walls the only junior in the group, the career-defining performances came in a final competition and gave Platte County […]

Platte County rides 8-run 2nd inning to quarterfinal win, 1st state berth since 2002

When an opportunity to put a run-rule victory passed by, there seemed little reason for concern. However, Platte County continued a recent patter and endured some unnecessarily nervey moments late in what ultimately ended up an 11-7 victory over visiting Webb City on Saturday in a Class 5 quarterfinal at Platte County High School. The […]

Postgame Interview: Devin Wassmann, Sr., CF

Platte County sophomore centerfielder Devin Wassmann went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBIs and two runs scored in the Pirates’ 11-7 win over Webb City in Saturday’s Class 5 quarterfinal at Platte County High School.

Postgame Interview: Nick Baker, Jr., 3B

Platte County junior third baseman Nick Baker went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBIs and a run scored in the Pirates’ 11-7 win over Webb City in Saturday’s Class 5 quarterfinal at Platte County High School.

Sullivan returns from injury, embraces Class 5 challenge to earn another state trip

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Maya Sullivan doesn’t mind setting the bar high, literally or figuratively. However, a concussion suffered during competition set Platte County’s star pole vaulter back to start her potentially record-setting senior season. She still hasn’t reached her previous heights but cleared 3.20 meters in Saturday’s Class 5 Sectional 4 meet at Lee’s […]