Platte County’s season ends with low-scoring loss to Kearney
In the closing moments, the slim potential for a last-gasp reprieve still existed. Platte County struggled with offense from start to finish but needed a just one basket late to have a chance in Monday’s Class 5 District semifinal. Instead, Kearney converted a pair of free throws late and took a 28-22 victory at Kearney […]
Photos: Class 3 Sectional 4
Twelve wrestlers competed for Platte County in the Class 3 Sectional 4 tournament Saturday in Belton, Missouri.
Bertram, Munn earn repeat trips to state by claiming Sectional 4 titles
Sarina Bertram and KayLyn Munn have shared the practice room, the responsibility of leading a program through infancy and ultimately a special bond that will forever keep them connected. On Saturday, Platte County’s top two wrestlers again took turns standing on top of the podium at the end of the Sectional 4 tournament. The Pirates’ […]
Platte County caps best season in program history by finishing 9th at state
ST. PETERS, Mo. — In a playful and free-spirited display, Platte County swimmers found inspiration in an experienced aquatic character: SpongeBob SquarePants. The night before the Class 1 Missouri State Swimming and Diving Championships included a trip to a local store for seniors Shannon Banark and Ava Jonkman and sophomore Drew DeLay. The trio purchased […]
Platte County frustrates Smithville but fades late in conference finale
Outside of the final score, Becca Strobbe saw exactly what she needed to see Monday against Smithville, especially when the goal will be to earn a third matchup with the unbeaten Suburban Conference Blue Division champions. Platte County’s second-year coach again dealt with a shorthanded roster but not shorthanded effort. The Pirates frustrated Smithville for […]
Postgame Interview: Jaden Burnett, Sr., G
Platte County senior guard Jaden Burnett scored nine points and helped lead the Pirates to a 73-49 win over Smithville on Tuesday that resulted in a share of the Suburban Conference Blue Division title.
Postgame Interview: Ben Doole, Sr., G
Platte County senior guard Ben Doole capped a big win over Smithville on Tuesday night at Platte County High School with a 3-pointer that delighted his teammates.
Photos: Platte County 73, Smithville 49
Platte County pulled away for a 73-49 win over Smithville on Tuesday at Platte County High School. The Pirates earned a share of the Suburban Conference Blue Division championship with the win.
Photos: Smithville 49, Platte County 34
Platte County lost 49-34 to Smithville in a Suburban Conference Blue Division matchup Monday at Platte County High School.
Platte County avenges loss to Smithville, grabs share of conference title in process
Rick Hodge relented and emptied the bench late. Platte County’s veteran coach knew the Pirates did all they could in their final home game of the regular season. Ben Doole, an energetic reserve senior guard, took the opportunity to splash in a 3-pointer from the left wing in the closing seconds of an emphatic 73-49 […]