Postgame Interview: Avery Krahenbill, Sr., GK

Platte County senior goalkeeper Avery Krahenbill stopped back-to-back penalties with the game and Pirates’ winning streak on the line in Monday’s game against Blue Springs at Pirate Stadium.

Krahenbill stops pair of PKs to give Platte County thrilling shootout victory

Five straight penalty kicks — one in regulation and the first four of a shootout — skipped past Avery Krahenbill on Monday night. Platte County’s senior goalkeeper showed no nerves against the biggest shots from the spots despite the prior results. She stepped up and stopped back-to-back penalty kicks, and the Pirates escaped with a […]

Platte County’s win streak ends in back-and-forth loss at Smithville

SMITHVILLE, Mo. — The opportunities were there for Platte County, but the big inning proved evasive in a key Suburban Conference Blue Division matchup. Smithville scored four runs in the bottom of the third and eventually plated the winning run in the bottom of the sixth to escape with a 6-5 victory Friday at Smithville […]

Platte County surges to 2nd in Pirate Scramble Invitational

With senior Evan Handke’s drive safely in play, Parker Amos decided to take out his driver and take aim at the green on No. 11. Platte County’s top duo in Monday’s Pirate Scramble Invitational sensed the need for a strong closing hole. Amos, a sophomore, landed his tee shot in light rough before calmly chipping […]

Platte County tops Grain Valley in dual on heels of 2 strong tournament showings

Platte County capped a strong week with a nonconference 7-2 victory over Grain Valley, the first road win for the Pirates over the Eagles in program history. “Although the team isn’t even halfway through the season, this was a big win for many reasons, and hopefully a good confidence booster for the Pirates moving forward,” […]