Platte County soccer shut out of playoffs at Grain Valley
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Grain Valley sophomore goalkeeper Camihle Williams played equal parts aggressive, risky and lucky in Saturday’s Class 3 quarterfinal. In the end, Platte County couldn’t come up with the key strike with Williams making a handful of highlight reel saves while occasionally breathing a sigh of relief after a miscue led to […]
Fowler, Schultz take different routes to state medals
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Cade Fowler experienced a quick ascension to the Class 4 Missouri State Track and Field Championships medal stand. Joey Schultz patiently improved his marks to reach at least one of his goals. Platte County’s two top-eight state finishers took much different paths and were at different points in their careers during […]
Platte County makes 4×400 count, earns 1st state trophy in program history
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — All season, a team trophy in the Class 4 Missouri State Track and Field Championships seemed attainable for Platte County, but prior to the final race of the season, seniors Abbie Schwieder, Bryn McGehe, Aly Anderson and Haley Luna knew the exact stakes. The Pirates needed to finish first or second […]
Photos: Class 4 Missouri State Track and Field Championships (Boys)
Platte County senior Joey Schultz (high jump) and junior Cade Fowler (javelin) earned medals in the Class 4 Missouri State Track and Field Championships on Friday at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City.
Photos: Class 4 Missouri State Track and Field Championships (Girls)
Platte County finished fourth in the Class 4 Missouri State Track and Field Championships on Friday at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City.
Photos: Platte County 3, Van Horn 2
Platte County held on late for a 3-2 win over Van Horn in a Class 3 sectional Tuesday at Van Horn High School in Independence.
Platte County endures unexpectedly tense moments to close out Class 3 sectional
Emma Murray mishit a pair of corner kicks in the first part of the second half, leaving her visibly frustrated at not utilizing the set piece opportunities. Platte County’s star centerback came up with the right ball at the right time during a Class 3 sectional Tuesday at Van Horn High School. She recorded her […]
Platte County 4×100 sets school record to highlight strong Class 4 Sectional 4 day
Carter Salzman, Trevor Scott, Garrett Smith and Victor Sewankambo have felt fast at times this season. On Saturday, the quartet of underclassmen knew they were turning in a special performance. Platte County’s 4×100-meter relay blazed to a 43.57-second finish in the Class 4 Sectional 4 meet, finally taking down an elusive school record and finishing […]
Platte County’s jump squad, strong relays headed to state
ODESSA, Mo. — Olivia Minter’s career came down to four final jumps. After enduring last-second disappointment earlier in the Class 4 Sectional 4 meet, the Platte County senior went into the triple jump competition motivated and with the support of her “jump squad.” Minter extended the season with a personal-best jump of 10.41 meters for […]
Postgame Interview: Emma Murray, Sr., CB
Platte County senior center back Emma Murray recorded two assists on corner kicks in a 3-2 win over Van Horn on Tuesday in a Class 3 sectional played in Independence.