Platte County pushes way to victory despite late struggles in GVI 5th-place game

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The opportunity came to fade away and end up with another disappointing result. Platte County didn’t quit, even in the midst of an increasingly difficult rebuilding season. Instead, the Pirates recovered and came up with a series of hustle plays late to rescue a 59-54 victory over Fort Osage on Friday […]

Platte County just misses earning 2nd straight share of conference title

Platte County came so close to a memorable senior night in a decisive scenario unfairly dependent on the final match. A pair of early pins for Platte County provided an opening, but Belton rallied late for a 45-36 dual victory Tuesday night at Pirate Fieldhouse. Platte County went into the 235-pound bout needing a bonus […]

Park Hill turns back upset bid after Platte County nearly erased double-digit deficit

Platte County finally found some middle ground in a game and ultimately a 35-27 loss found a fitting balance between progress and missed opportunity. Park Hill stiffened up late and held on for a 35-27 victory in Thursday night’s’ nonconference matchup at Pirate Fieldhouse but not before the Trojans nearly let a 15-point lead slip […]

Lightle makes triumphant return in Platte County’s senior night victory over Belton

Quinn Lightle came in ready for a long-awaited season debut but ended up spending more time on the mat than planned. There were no major concerns for the Platte County senior in the 285-pound match of Tuesday’s 48-25 Suburban Conference White Division dual victory over Belton. In fact, the 4-1 decision victory against Belton’s David […]

Photos: Belton 45, Platte County 36

Belton came back late to earn a 45-36 dual victory over Platte County in a Suburban Conference White Division dual Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.

Postgame Interview: Jordan Moore, Jr., G

Platte County junior guard Jordan Moore scored a team-high 23 points in a 59-54 win over Fort Osage in the fifth-place game of the Grain Valley Invitational on Friday in Grain Valley.

Photos: Platte County 48, Belton 25

Platte County dominated start to finish in a 48-25 victory over Belton in a Suburban Conference White Division dual Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.