Platte County opens new stadium with 3 straight home wins
The conditions did not end up optimal, the backdrop not as picturesque and the save situation uncomfortable. In the first game every played at a new state-of-the-art home baseball field, Platte County faced cold, windy weather and a stern challenge from visiting Fort Osage. The Pirates eventually avoided a bad first memory, holding on for […]
Postgame Interview: Tyler Erickson, Jr., P
Platte County junior pitcher Tyler Erickson picked up the save in a 3-2 win over Fort Osage on Thursday at Platte County High School.
Post Dual Interview: Austin Vanek, Sr.
Platte County senior Austin Vanek played No. 1 doubles and No. 3 singles during a 7-2 loss to Willard on Tuesday at Platte County High School.
Amos makes quick rebound to capture medalist honors at Winnetonka Invitational
Often, the best remedy for overcoming a bad round can just be playing again. Platte County junior Parker Amos experienced an impressive bounceback between the first and second tournaments of a weather-delayed start to the season. The Pirates’ No. 1 shot a 3-over 73 on Tuesday and came away with medalist honors in the Winnetonka […]
Platte County’s quickly developing youth looks strong to open season
The expected standouts shone bright on an otherwise cold and dreary Tuesday afternoon. In the season-opening Platte County Time Trials, Platte County juniors Reese Pickett and Meah Salzman plus senior Riley Smith and sophomore Sisely Mitchell all recorded victories at Pirate Stadium even if times and distances were off due to the weather conditions. Excelsior […]
Platte County takes look at full depth of rebuilding roster in Time Trials
A cold, rainy afternoon didn’t provide the optimal backdrop, and the inclement weather forced the cancelation of multiple events in Tuesday’s season-opening Platte County Time Trials. Still, Platte County received an initial look at a deep but rebuilding roster at Pirate Stadium. Some familiar faces put up standout performances while a few new faces made […]
Platte County shuffles lineup, shows depth to take 3rd in home tournament
All circumstances considered, Platte County’s first week should be considered an unquestioned success. Minus the top two returning senior forwards and forced to employ a first-time freshman goalkeeper on two days’ notice behind a completely retooled defensive back line, the Pirates pulled away for a 4-0 win over Pleasant Hill with a second half barrage […]
Postgame Interview: Sloan Kassen, Jr., F
Platte County junior forward Sloan Kassen recorded an assist in Platte County’s 4-0 win over Pleasant Hill in the Platte County Invitational’s third-place game Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County opens season with 4-game, 5-day trip to Florida
After starting the season far from home, Platte County’s wait to debut the new home stadium will be extended thanks to inclement weather this week in Missouri. The Pirates won two of five games in a four-day, long weekend trip to sunny Florida. Platte County was scheduled for a return to action Friday at Platte […]
Early, Sewankambo top individual returners for Platte County could also lead relays
Platte County spent all of last season showing depth that led to many highlights, but ultimately, the Pirates ended up with only a pair of medalists in the Class 4 Missouri State Track and Field Championships. Neither will return in 2021 for different reasons, and Platte County will be leaning again not on individual star […]