Photos: Boys State Wrestling, Day 1
Platte County advanced all seven wrestlers to the second day of the Class 3 Missouri State Wrestling Championships with five in the quarterfinals and two in wrestlebacks. These are photos from Thursday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
Platte County’s State Wrestling Bracketology
I made the trip early so I have some time to kill while I watch Class 1 and Class 2 Missouri State Wrestling Championships action at Mizzou Arena. This was a project I used to do during my days at the St. Joseph News-Press where I take a look at brackets and potential matchups based […]
Postgame Interview: Jarett Mueller, Sr., G
Platte County senior guard Jarett Mueller scored a team-high 24 points in a 77-61 victory over Grandview on Tuesday at Platte County High School.
Platte County heads to state with 7 qualifiers, hopes for memorable showing
In a season filled with continuous adversity, Platte County momentarily pushed into first place Saturday on Day 2 of the Class 3 District 4 tournament. The Pirates ultimately couldn’t hold the spot but still came away with an encouraging performance at Kearney High School. Platte County senior Jaydon Walls (195 pounds) and sophomore Jake Fernandez […]
Photos: Class 3 District 4
Platte County placed third in the team standings in the Class 3 District 4 tournament this past weekend at Kearney High School and qualified seven individuals for the Class 3 Missouri State Wrestling Championships.
Double-digit lead evaporates for Platte County in road loss to Lafayette
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The lead disappeared and eventually turned into what seemed like a manageable deficit. In the end, Platte County didn’t hit the clutch shots in the second half of a 70-64 loss to Lafayette on Friday night at Lafayette High School. The Pirates entered ranked No. 7 in the Missouri Basketball Coaches […]
Post Tournament Interview: Jaydon Walls, Sr.
Platte County senior Jaydon Walls won the 195-pound title Saturday in the Class 3 District 4 tournament at Kearney High School to become a three-time state qualifier.
Post Tournament Interview: Ben McDaniel, Sr.
Platte County senior Ben McDaniel finished 2nd at 160 pounds in the Class 3 District 4 tournament at Kearney High School to earn his 1st state berth.
Photos: Lafayette 70, Platte County 64
Platte County lost 70-64 to Lafayette in a nonconference road game Friday at Lafayette High School in St. Joseph.
Overwhelming depth leads Platte County to 4th straight conference crown
Platte County came away with just two individual titles in the Suburban Conference Blue Division Championships over the weekend, but the Pirates claimed the team crown for a fourth straight year thanks to overwhelming depth of talent. Stacking the 200- and 400-yard freestyle teams plus a victories for junior Drew DeLay in the 100 breaststroke […]