Platte County boys make splash with 2nd-place finish at districts
KANSAS CITY — Blake Bjustrom likely didn’t know what to expect from this year’s roster, but he never stopped believing in the resolve of his teammates. The hard work of a long season resulted in strong results for Platte County on Saturday in the Class 4 District 8 meet at North Kansas City District Activities […]
Photos: Class 4 District 8 Track and Field (Girls)
Platte County’s girls won the Class 4 District 8 team championship Saturday at North Kansas City District Activities Complex in Kansas City.
Platte County just misses 1st team state berth in program history
The crescendoing reactions made the crowd’s focus unignorable. Platte County senior Bradley Beeson and Kearney’s Hayden George took the No. 4 singles match in Thursday’s Class 2 District 8 championship dual three sets, and they were the last ones on the courts at Platte County High School. Beeson nearly fought back from a daunting deficit […]
Photos: Kearney 5, Platte County 4
Platte County lost to Kearney 5-4 in the Class 2 District 8 championship dual Thursday at Platte County High School.
No slipups for Platte County in dominant finish to regular season
The players knew the task ahead would drastically shift in a matter of days, but they still took the opportunity to enjoy one last dominating win in the only guaranteed home game left in the season. Platte County junior midfielder completed a hat trick in just 13 minutes and finished with four goals, while sophomore […]
Districts offers final chance for Platte County to realize promise
LIBERTY, Mo. — John Sipes saw the signs again, but Platte County has just one last chance to realize the promise. The Pirates fell behind early to state-ranked Liberty in the nonconference season finale Thursday, and the Blue Jays held on for a 5-2 victory. Platte County now enters Class 5 District 8 play as […]
Photos: Platte County 9, Grandview 0
Platte County completed a 9-0 shutout in the 1st half to beat Grandview on Tuesday at Pirate Stadium, wrapping up the Pirates’ 1st conference title in more than a decade.
Postgame Interview: Ryanne Rhude and Emma Murray, Sr., CBs
Platte County seniors Ryanne Rhude (left) and Emma Murray (right) reflected on a 9-0 shutout of Grandview in the final home game of the regular season Tuesday at Pirate Stadium.
Nichols makes history as 1st state singles qualifier in program history
Platte County coach Zach Keith saw the potential in his top freshman before the season. Gavin Nichols made good on the promise. In a historic day for a program still less than two decades old, Nichols completed a quick ascension to the top of Platte County’s lineup to Class 2 District 8 singles champion with […]
Smith’s return sparks nonconference win over Pembroke Hill
Coming off an irritating loss, Riley Smith didn’t take long to make her return to the lineup a focal point Monday night against Pembroke Hill. Platte County’s junior leading scorer tallied a pair of goals in quick succession early in the first half, and the Pirates held on from there for a 2-0 victory at […]