Bean’s quick-strike goal sparks shorthanded Platte County on senior night
Platte County continually showed depth this season out of opportunity while piling up wins by convincing margins. On Thursday, the Pirates went deep down the roster out of necessity and delivered again in a 5-0 victory over Grandview at Pirate Stadium. On what should have been a bittersweet night to celebrate, Platte County played without […]
Photos: Platte County 10, Nevada 0, 5 innings
Platte County pulled away for a 10-0 win in five innings against Nevada in a Class 4 quarterfinal Thursday at Bushwhacker Field in Nevada.
Platte County dominates Nevada to earn repeat trip to Class 4 state
As the regular season wound down, Platte County coach Callie Peoples made a simple assessment of her team. When the Pirates play their game, they can beat anyone. When Platte County plays well in all three phases, results like Thursday’s 10-0 five-inning shellacking of Nevada in a Class 4 quarterfinal at Bushwhacker Field in Nevada. […]
Postgame Interview: Tyler Bean, Sr., MF
Platte County senior midfielder Tyler Bean scored the opening goal in a 5-0 victory over Grandview on senior night Thursday at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County preparing for district opener with Walter’s status in question
Platte County’s final week of the regular season included a loss to a potential postseason foe and navigating another very different potential loss while wrapping up a third straight unbeaten Suburban Conference Blue Division championship. While the Pirates dropped a match in straight sets at Liberty on Monday, the bigger concern ahead of Saturday’s Class […]
Post Meet Interview: Palmer Keith, Fr.
Platte County freshman Palmer Keith swam on the Pirates’ victorious 200-yard medley relay and set a season best in the 100 freestyle during Tuesday’s home quad at Platte County Community Center North.
Post Match Interview: Morgan Cox, Sr., L
Platte County senior libero Morgan Cox recorded a team-high seven digs as the Pirates closed the regular season with a 3-0 sweep of Ruskin on Tuesday at Platte County High School.
Post Meet Interview: Christian Yocklin, Sr.
Platte County’s Christian Yocklin was one of five seniors honored in Tuesday’s quad at Platte County Community Center North. He placed third in the 100-yard breaststroke and just missed a career-best time in the event.
Photos: Suburban Conference Blue Division Championships
Platte County’s boys took the team title and the girls finished as runnersup in the Suburban Conference Blue Division Championships on Saturday at Smith’s Fork Park in Smithville.
Mitchell, Gentilia, Kassen earn all-conference honors for runnerup Platte County
The best part about Platte County’s recent results and potential for success in the future could be that first-year coach Courtland Ingram’s optimal lineup of runners might not have run together yet. Injuries and regular rest have allowed the Pirates to tinker and see a multitude of underclassmen contribute. The trend continued in Saturday’s Suburban […]