Author: Ross Martin

Platte County’s defense continues dominant stretch with shutout of Winnetonka

No doubt remains about the now clearly established identity for Platte County in another promisingly developing season. The Pirates play suffocating defense before the offense inevitably materializes. In a 35-0 shutout of Winnetonka on Friday at Pirate Stadium, Platte County junior cornerback Garrett Smith-Dean recorded another interception return for a touchdown while senior linebacker Trevor […]

Helmer hurls shutout on memorable senior night for Platte County

When the second Kearney runner reached base, Callie Peoples faced a decision in theory. Platte County’s coach showed little hesitation in sticking with her senior pitcher on the mound. Chloe Helmer issued a one-out walk in the top of the seventh Thursday at Platte Ridge Park but needed just seven more pitches to work out […]

Postgame Interview: Blaine Keuhn, Sr., LB

Platte County senior linebacker Blaine Keuhn recorded five tackles as the Pirates recorded their third shutout in a span of five games with a 35-0 win over Winnetonka on Friday at Pirate Stadium.

Platte County spikes Kearney, Winnetonka to run conference win streak to 37

Platte County senior Kate Brown finished with nearly perfect attack numbers, helping the Pirates overcome a somewhat slow start in Monday’s home match with Kearney. The all-state outside hitter put up 16 kills — the only Platte County player in double figures — and added 10 digs on defense in a 25-18, 25-20, 25-22 sweep […]

Macaluso’s hat trick, 2 from Allen helps Platte County salvage tournament

Platte County’s run without allowing a goal came to an end, and the Pirates gave up at least one in each of the three games in this week’s Panther Classic at Park Hill District Stadium. However, a hat trick from senior midfielder Nathan Macaluso and a brace from senior defender Sawyer Allen helped Platte County […]