Platte County refused to throw in the towel, came up just short in district title game comeback bid
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — There were points in Friday’s Class 5 District 8 championship game when Platte County could have accepted a disappointing but seemingly inevitable fate. Grain Valley built a three-score halftime lead behind a trio of touchdown runs from star senior running back Ty Williams in what felt like a familiar script from […]
Mitchell, Gentilia cap standout careers together in Class 4 state medal ceremony
For two full seasons, Sisely Mitchell and Carmen Gentilia served as leaders for a senior-less roster. The job description didn’t change this fall for Platte County’s top two runners, who continued to thrive and ended their careers together on the medal podium of the Class 4 MSHSAA Cross Country Championships at Gans Creek Recreational Area […]
Johnson takes 2nd, leads 4 Class 4 all-state finishers pushing Platte County to 2nd as a team
Andrew Johnson gave all he could for the final five kilometers of his career. Even when Platte County’s senior star came up just short of the individual title, the real reward came from a group of teammates who gave all they could to support Johnson. The Pirates turned in the fastest cumulative performance in program […]
Postgame Interview: Seth Martin, Sr., LB
Platte County senior linebacker Seth Martin recorded five tackles, a sack and a pass breakup in the Pirates’ 28-21 win over Fort Osage in a Class 5 District 8 semifinal Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Photos: Platte County 28, Fort Osage 21
Platte County built a big early lead and then held on late for a 28-21 victory over Fort Osage in a Class 5 District 8 semifinal Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Postgame Interview: Dawsen Mizell, Sr., WR
Platte County senior wide receiver Dawsen Mizell caught four passes for 89 yards and two touchdowns and added an interception in a 28-21 win over Fort Osage in a Class 5 District 8 semifinal Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County picks off Fort Osage to earn return to district title game
The pass fluttered in the air with Seth Martin the only player in position to make a catch. Platte County’s senior linebacker went high in the air only to have the ball slip away from his hands and fall to the turf at Pirate Stadium. Even as teammates put hands to helmets in disbelief, the […]
East’s offensive attack too much for Platte County in district title game
For much of the first half, Platte County absorbed and repelled swift and dangerous counterattacks. However, Kansas City East broke through in the 24th minute for the opening goal of the Class 3 District 8 championship game Wednesday at Pembroke Hill High School in Kansas City. The top-seeded Bears then pulled away for a convincing […]
Keith adds 3rd school record but Platte County’s bid for repeat conference title comes up short
Still seeking to close a gap, Palmer Keith turned in a sought-after performance to not only record an important victory but take down another school record. The Platte County junior standout dominated the 100-yard breaststroke, becoming the first in program history to break the 1-minute mark in the event. Palmer won the final individual race […]
Platte County unable to maintain late momentum in Class 4 state quarterfinal loss
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — In a match filled with drastic momentum swings, Platte County thought the final shift occurred in a runaway fourth set. Instead, St. Michael the Archangel quickly recovered, built a big lead in the fifth and deciding set and pulled away for a 25-17, 20-25, 25-14, 11-25, 15-7 victory in Saturday’s state […]