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 […]

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 […]

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 […]