Jackson comes in to Class 5 Show-Me Bowl unbeaten with impressive numbers
Circumstances rarely exist to allow two returning state runners-up to meet in the next year’s title game. Yet, Platte County (12-1) and Jackson (13-0) match up in this weekend’s Class 5 Show-Me Bowl scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff Saturday at Helias High School’s Ray Hentges Stadium in Jefferson City, Mo. Platte County lost to […]
Platte County averaging more points, yards per game despite offensive line flux
Platte County constructed its offensive line primarily comprised of newcomers for the preseason intrasquad scrimmage with hopes of establishing continuity. Seven days later, changes were already made for Week 1 against Park Hill South. Turned out the early shifts were preparing Platte County for what would be another season of adjustments for the unit up […]
Unique infusion of talent puts Platte County in position for strong season
Platte County coach Reggie Burress expects more than one infusion of talent to his roster this season. In addition to a bump from two high-profile freshmen, the Pirates also expect a pair of former Class 3 Missouri State Wrestling Championships qualifiers back after being away from the team a year ago. Add the quartet to […]
Postgame Interview: Trevor Scott, Jr., LB
Platte County junior linebacker Trevor Scott led a defense that held Webb City to just 11 yards rushing in the second half of a Class 5 semifinal Saturday at Cardinal Stadium in Webb City, Mo.
Postgame Interview: Chris Ruhnke, Sr., QB
Platte County senior quarterback Chris Ruhnke threw three touchdowns and totaled almost 250 yards of offense in a 24-21 win over Webb City in a Class 5 semifinal Saturday in Webb City, Mo.
Postgame Interview: Trey Butcher, Sr., OL
Platte County senior offensive lineman Trey Butcher made another position switch and anchored the Pirates from center in a 24-21 win over Webb City in a Class 5 semifinal on Saturday at Cardinal Stadium in Webb City, Mo.
Platte County rises up to topple Webb City in Class 5 semifinal
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Platte County didn’t quite extinguish the clock and left just enough time for some dramatics. Forced into predictable pass situations out of the normal comfort of the veer option, Webb City needed big chunks of yards in a hurry. The Cardinals drew a pair of personal foul penalties to reach midfield […]
Expectations up for Platte County with key returners back in the fold
Rick Hodge knows he will have more known commodities back than normal, but what that means for Platte County’s fortunes remains to be seen. Four of five starters return from a 13-14 team that lost in the Class 4 District 16 semifinals to rival Kearney last season. That marked a sixth straight loss in district […]
Postgame Interview: Cole Rhoden, Jr., WR/K
Platte County junior Cole Rhoden booted a 43-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to account for the winning points in a 31-28 Class 5 quarterfinal win over Grain Valley on Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Postgame Interview: Forrest Boynton, Sr., DE
Platte County senior defensive end Forrest Boynton had a key half sack and fumble recovery late in the Pirates’ 31-28 win over Grain Valley in a Class 5 quarterfinal Friday night at Pirate Stadium.