Platte County’s dream season ends in heartbreaking fashion
With a potentially program-defining season on the line, Platte County found a way to create suspense even when the outcome appeared to have all been but decided. Kearney led by double digits for most of the second half of the Class 5 District 16 championship game on Thursday at Platte County High School. However, the […]
Photos: Kearney 54, Platte County 50
Platte County’s season ended with a 54-50 loss to Kearney in the Class 5 District 16 championship game Thursday at Platte County High School.
Walls continues return to top form with Class 3 Sectional 4 title
BELTON, Mo. — Even with significant time in between, Jaydon Walls felt the familiarity in his Class 3 Sectional 4 195-pound championship bout. The Platte County junior achieved a similar if not more dominant victory in a rematch more than two years in the making. Walls bolted to an early lead and used three near-fall […]
Post State Interview: Maddie Klippenstein, Sr.
Platte County senior Maddie Klippenstein returned from injury late in the season and earned all-state honors on a relay and honorable mention all-state accolades in the 100-yard breaststroke to help the Pirates finish ninth as a team in the Class 1 Missouri State Swimming and Diving Championships last month.
Postgame Interview: Jarett Mueller, Jr., G
Platte County junior guard Jarett Mueller scored a game-high 23 points to lift the Pirates to a win over Smithville in the Class 5 District 16 semifinals Tuesday at Platte County High School.
Post State Interview: Shannon Banark, Sr.
Platte County senior Shannon Banark ended her record-breaking career last month in the Class 1 Missouri State Swimming and Diving Championships.
Post Tournament Interview: Jaydon Walls, Jr.
Platte County junior Jaydon Walls captured the 195-pound championship in the Class 3 Sectional 4 tournament Saturday at Belton High School.
Post Tournament Interview: Eli Rocha, Jr.
Platte County junior Eli Rocha captured the 145-pound title in the Class 3 Sectional 4 tournament Saturday at Belton High School.
Photos: Platte County 75, Smithville 58
Platte County recorded a 75-58 win over Smithville on Tuesday in a Class 5 District 16 semifinal at Platte County High School.
Mueller’s big 3rd quarter sparks Platte County to blowout in district semis
In the third quarter, Smithville displayed the quick-strike offensive ability of a dangerous postseason opponent. Platte County junior guard Jarett Mueller made sure the Warriors didn’t have a real chance to push for the upset Tuesday night. Having gone without a field goal in the first half, Mueller scored 13 of his game-high 23 points […]