Postgame Interview: Jake Knudsen, Sr., C
Platte County senior catcher Jake Knudsen doubled and scored the Pirates’ opening run in what ended up a 2-1 Suburban Conference Blue Division victory over Kearney on Wednesday at Platte County High School.
Steinmeir’s return gives Platte County boost at Liberty North Invitational
The opportunity for a full strength lineup in track and field season rarely exists. Platte County took a big step forward with the return of senior Chandler Steinmeir in a windy Liberty North Invitational on Friday at Crossley Family Activity Complex in Liberty. He looked ready to contribute in the back half of the season, […]
Platte County reestablishing ‘jump squad’ this season
Platte County developed a “jump squad” a year ago, and the Pirates have restocked the ranks. Reese Pickett, the junior leader, continues to top podiums, but meanwhile, freshman Addyson Schlake and juniors Kenzie Palmer and Jaidyn Webb have shown potential this season. Don’t forget senior 2021 Class 4 Missouri State Track and Field Championships pole […]
Allen tosses perfect game with 10 strikeouts in win over Winnetonka
Dayton Doll spiraled around in the grass with concentration on a popup and not two outfielders bearing down on him in pursuit of the ball — wholly unaware of the stakes involved in making the play. Perhaps neither did Platte County junior third baseman Nick Baker when he first knocked down a grounder and calmly […]
Freshmen connection of Cucchiara, Kytasaari produces dramatic game-winner
Platte County freshman Giada Cucchiara lightly chipped the ball with her left foot and found a wide open teammate in the middle of the box. Lily Kytasaari calmly settled the ball, knowing the stakes but also not attempting to do too much in the moment. The Pirates freshman forward calmly slotted a shot with her […]
Platte County loses battle for district top seed, shows why a rematch could be different
The comeback fell short, and the chance at the Class 2 District 8 top seed slipped away on an absurdly windy Friday afternoon. However, Platte County showed the formula — and potential — to make a postseason run even in a 5-4 loss to visiting Grain Valley at Platte County High School. The Eagles took […]
Photos: Platte County 10, Winnetonka 0, 6 innings
Platte County swept a doubleheader with Winnetonka on Friday at Platte County High School, taking the second game by a score of 10-0 in six innings with senior pitcher Sawyer Allen throwing a perfect game.
Photos: Grain Valley 5, Platte County 4
Grain Valley held on for a 5-4 nonconference win over Platte County on Friday at Platte County High School.
Photos: Platte County 3, Smithville 2
Platte County scored twice in the second half to overcome a one-goal deficit and defeat Smithville 3-2 in the championship game of the North Kansas City Tournament on Saturday at North Kansas City District Activities Complex.
Postgame Interview: Sawyer Allen, Sr., P
Platte County senior Sawyer Allen threw possibly the first perfect game in program history, striking out 10 in a 10-0, six-inning victory over Winnetonka on Friday at Platte County High School.