PHOTOS: Belton 77, Platte County 52

Belton pulled away for a 77-52 victory over Platte County in a Suburban Conference White Division matchup Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Postgame Interview: Clare Stephens, Fr., G

Platte County freshman point guard Clare Stephens finished with four points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals in a 50-36 victory over Belton on Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Platte County sends 4 to state, highlighted with Sims’ inspired run to district title

Charley Sims belatedly took notice of the scoreboard, and beneficial urgency seemed to set in at just right the time. Trailing by a point with time running down in the third period, Platte County’s star senior took a shot and initiated a scramble in the 115-pound championship match of the Class 2 District 4 tournament […]
Photos: Class 2 District 4

Platte County finished sixth in the final team standings of the Class 2 District 4 tournament held this past weekend at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Martin’s big night not enough for shorthanded Platte County at Truman

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Platte County can’t seem to keep a consistent rotation and results have led to trying circumstances for the entire season. Truman provided the latest setback in Thursday’s 64-47 win, pulling away late behind a balanced offense. The Patriots never trailed after hot outside shooting fueled a fast start, and a balanced offense […]
Post Tournament Interview: Charley Sims, Sr.

Platte County senior Charley Sims won the 115-pound championship in the Class 2 District 4 tournament this past weekend at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Photos: Truman 64, Platte County 47

Truman led start to finish in a 64-47 victory in Suburban Conference White Division play Thursday night at Truman High School in Independence.
Carr’s season-high 25 points help Platte County slip past Truman

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Rylee Carr’s mercurial temperament can serve as both her biggest restriction and asset. Both were on display for Platte County’s star senior guard in what ended up an encouraging 46-39 road win Thursday night at Truman High School. She finished the game against Truman with four fouls, mostly due to frustrations shown […]
Post Tournament Interview: Ava Blankenship, So.

Platte County sophomore Ava Blankenship finished third at 135 pounds in the Class 2 District 4 tournament this past weekend at Pirate Fieldhouse to become a two-time state qualifier.
Photos: Platte County 46, Truman 39

Platte County rallied late and pulled away for a 46-39 victory over Truman in Suburban Conference White Division play Thursday night in Independence.









