Author: Ross Martin

Post Dual Interview: Daniel Bunge, Sr.

Platte County senior Daniel Bunge played a part in two individual victories to help the Pirates to an 8-1 win over Oak Park on Wednesday at Platte County High School.

Platte County’s spring signing ceremony honors 17 college-bound seniors

Platte County’s final signing ceremony of 2023-24 included 17 seniors making their athletics decisions official in front of coaches, teammates, friends, family and the community. The festivities Wednesday at Pirate Fieldhouse included the first collegiate archer in school history, the first four-time state qualifier for the girls golf program, three all-state football players, a trio […]

Schlake takes down longstanding school record in discus at Licklider Relays

Addy Schlake often showed the potential and hit a peak in last spring’s postseason. On Saturday, Platte County’s versatile junior not only finished second in the discus during the 65th annual Licklider Invitational at Jefferson City High School but also erased a school record that stood for more than a decade in the process. She […]

Johnson adds 1,600-meter school record to growing long-distance legacy

If any semblance of doubt existed, Andrew Johnson confirmed the now obvious status. Platte County’s senior star wrote another new chapter in the program’s record book during Saturday’s trip to the 65th annual Licklider Invitational at Jefferson City High School. He put the focus of his day on the 1,600-meter race, recorded a victory and […]

Platte County’s win streak hits 3 then ends in shutout loss to Grain Valley

Platte County expected the step back up in competition, but unfortunately, a few bad habits reemerged Thursday night. Grain Valley scored once on either side of halftime and came away with a 2-0 victory at Pirate Stadium that will likely be key in determining the eventual Suburban Conference White Division champion. The Eagles dominated the […]

After 1st dual loss of season, Platte County bounces back with pair of dominant wins

The first response to adversity shows the potential for more postseason success. Coming off the first dual loss of the season, Platte County recorded back-to-back convincing wins over Staley and Kearney, the latter a 9-0 shutout on the road Thursday afternoon at Kearney High School. The Pirates recorded a third straight win in the rivalry […]

Platte County surges back to .500 as win streak hits 5

The confidence continues to grow, and after evening up the overall record through 16 games, Platte County seems to have unlocked the combination to the roster’s obvious potential. Utilizing an intentionally specific approach to utilizing the top pitchers, Platte County pulled a nonconference sweep of Lee’s Summit and Lee’s Summit North in home games Monday […]