Author: Ross Martin

Platte County sprinters set trio of school records at Jefferson City’s Licklider Relays

Platte County’s sprinters continue to up the stakes, and after multiple school-record performances in Friday’s Licklider Relays, the Pirates have now set unavoidably high internal and external expectations for this season. In a continuing impressive progression, Platte County’s 4×100-meter relay team of juniors Braiden Stevens, Adam Gisler, Adeboye Akande and Ty Christopher set the school […]

Despite more injuries, Platte County maintains momentum, pushes win streak to 8

Even as a scoreless tie persisted for the majority of the first half, Finley Kaser didn’t have any reason to feel additional pressure. Platte County’s senior four-year starting goalkeeper knows the potency of this season’s offense, and the breakthrough in Tuesday’s matchup with Belton at Pirate Stadium seemed inevitable. Platte County ended up doing all […]

Hendee, Knickman finish top 12 at Oak Park Invitational for 7th-place Platte County

Platte County still doesn’t have the desired top-to-bottom full team performance, leaving opportunities for a deep roster. This past week, the Pirates placed seventh in the Oak Park Invitational with two more players making varsity debuts while receiving an early look at a postseason course. Minus a key contributor and returning state qualifier due to […]

Platte County splits 4 duals against strong competition at Joplin Tournament

Stepping up to the challenge of competition helped evolve the identity of Platte County’s program. Even with mixed results for a renovated lineup, Pirates veteran coach Zach Keith needs the full depth of his roster to trust the process. Platte County went 2-2 during Friday’s 12-team Joplin Tournament, which utilized a format with three singles […]

Photos: Platte County 3, Belton 0

Platte County recorded a 3-0 shutout victory in Suburban Conference White Division play against Belton on Tuesday at Pirate Stadium.

Platte County back on track after winning 3 of 4 at Columbia Tournament

Platte County ended a two-game skid with an impressively resilient win over one of Class 6’s top-ranked teams then overcame a hiccup in the second game of the highly competitive Columbia Tournament. The Pirates closed with back-to-back wins — one each Friday evening and Saturday morning — in an effort to steer back on track. […]

Photos: Platte County 9, Belton 0

Platte County recorded a 9-0 shutout in a Suburban Conference White Division dual with Belton on Thursday at Platte County High School.

Platte County’s 12 spring signees include a pair of Division I-bound standouts

Platte County’s spring signing ceremony Wednesday night at Pirate Fieldhouse featured the two best boys swimmers in program history, including one of two athletes to make Division I choices official. The group of 12 also included a pair of girls wrestlers headed to Baker University, two more members of the Class 5 state championship football […]