Author: Ross Martin

Platte County slugs way to conference victory over Kearney

Callie Peoples didn’t panic even after Kearney’s fast start in a key Suburban Conference Blue Division matchup. Platte County’s third-year coach remained confident based on the team’s track record. The Pirates more than rewarded her faith, slugging their way to a bonkers 22-11 road victory behind grand slams from sophomore outfielder Avery Webster and junior […]

Platte County blanks NKC, gains momentum for showdown with Smithville

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — North Kansas City closed in on the goal line late in the fourth quarter with a chance to spoil a superlative but not the result. Platte County held strong, even with mostly reserves on the field as the final seconds ticked off the clock, to finish off a dominant 29-0 […]

Shipp, Silcott lead Platte County to 2nd at Oak Park Invitational

After a slow start, Platte County recovered for a second-place finish in Monday’s Oak Park Invitational, held on The Posse Course at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville. Eden Shipp, the senior No. 1 for the Pirates, led the way with a third-place fish, carding an 11-over 83 to continue her strong run of play. […]

Platte County blanks Kearney to lay claim to conference title

For the first time since the 2017, Platte County captured the Suburban Conference Blue Division title, and the Pirates did it in convincing fashion with a 9-0 sweep of Kearney on Tuesday in Kearney. This marked the eighth league title in program history (2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2021). Never before had […]

Mitchell continues quick ascension to top of lineup, places 2nd at home

Sisely Mitchell seems to have come out of nowhere this season for Platte County, but she won’t surprise anyone from this point forward. So how do you explain the sophomore’s sudden and impressive rise? Mitchell played volleyball as a freshman for Platte County but after a successful track season, plans changed. She decided to make […]

Platte County battles to 3rd in inaugural home Judge Chris Stubbs Invitational

Platte County sophomore Andrew Johnson saw his teammate go down but didn’t have time to immediately. The race still needed to be run. Normally the No. 2, Johnson unexpectedly found himself leading the Pirates’ experienced lineup in the first Judge Chris Stubbs Invitational, their home meet named for the recently retired longtime coach of the […]

Postgame Interview: Cade Fowler, Sr., S

Platte County junior safety Cade Fowler came up with a key first half interception in the Pirates’ 29-0 shutout of North Kansas City on Friday in North Kansas City.

Postgame Interview: Nate Walls, Jr., RB/WR

Platte County junior Nate Walls scored a receiving and rushing touchdown in his best game yet for the Pirates, who defeated North Kansas City 29-0 on Friday in North Kansas City.

Post Meet Interview: Andrew Johnson, So.

Platte County sophomore Andrew Johnson led the Pirates with a third-place finish in the first Judge Chris Stubbs Invitational on Thursday at Platte Ridge Park.