Author: Ross Martin

Platte County looking to rebound after back-to-back losses to rivals

SMITHVILLE, Mo. — A record-setting performance from beyond the arc doomed Platte County to a third loss in a span of five games and put the Pirates in unfamiliar position in an otherwise hot start to the season. Smithville senior Brad Schram delighted the home crowd Friday night with seven 3-pointers — matching the record […]

Despite 1st loss of season, Platte County shines at unique home invitational

At full strength, Platte County likely would have left the reformatted 48th edition of the Platte County Invitational over the weekend. The Pirates closed in on a full-strength roster but couldn’t overcome four losses by decision and the absence of freshman Jake Fernandez in a loss to Helias on Saturday at Platte County High School. […]

Bertram, Munn help Platte County close regular season as conference champions

Platte County closed the regular season by splitting a pair of duals at Belton on Friday night. The Pirates finished as the unbeaten Suburban Conference Blue Division champions thanks to an early season win over Smithville and an upset of Kearney late in the year. This marks the first conference title in program history. Girls […]

Post-Tournament Interview: Caden Hulett, Fr.

Platte County freshman Caden Hulett went 4-0 in the 48th Platte County Invitational, gutting out four tight decisions to help the Pirates to a second-place team finish in the dual format.

Platte County hangs with Smithville for 3 quarters, can’t pull off upset

SMITHVILLE, Mo. — For three quarters, an again shorthanded and youthful Platte County roster scrapped and clawed against the No. 10-ranked team in Class 5. Smithville ended up recovering from a rough start and pulled away for a 47-31 win Thursday at Smithville High School. Platte County made just two field goals in the second […]

Photos: Platte County Invitational

Platte County hosted the 48th annual Platte County Invitational on Saturday at Platte County High School. The Pirates changed to a dual format this season and finished second out of eight teams.