Postgame Interview: Cade Fowler, Jr., DB
Platte County junior Cade Fowler had a half sack and forced fumble in a key spot during the Pirates’ 31-28 win over Grain Valley in a Class 5 quarterfinal Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Postgame Interview: Chris Ruhnke, Sr., QB
Platte County senior quarterback Chris Ruhnke threw 4 touchdowns to 4 different receivers in a 31-28 Class 5 quarterfinal win over Grain Valley on Friday at Pirate Stadium.
GOOD TO THE LAST SNAP: Platte County prevails in tight Class 5 quarterfinal
There were two chances to put the Class 5 quarterfinal away, but even with Platte County clinging to a tenuous three-point lead, coach Bill Utz didn’t feel the nerves. Burnt by big plays throughout the first half, Platte County’s defense stood up to Grain Valley time and time again in the final two quarters Friday […]
Platte County honors Stubbs’ legacy, names annual XC invitational in his honor
The night before the final meet for coach Chris Stubbs, Platte County runners and assistant coaches planned a surprise. Stubbs started to address the Class 4 Missouri State Cross County Championships teams at the hotel in Columbia, Mo. He didn’t catch on at first despite each one of the state qualifiers wearing a white T-shirt […]
Post-State Meet Interview: Jacob Flynn, Sr.
Platte County senior Jacob Flynn was part of a strong contingent of qualifiers for the Pirates in the Class 1 Missouri State Swimming and Diving Championships.
Post-State Meet Interview: Ryan Dye, Sr.
Platte County senior Ryan Dye concluded his career with the Pirates swimming in the Class 1 Missouri State Swimming and Diving Championships this past weekend in St. Peters, Mo.
Trio of softball standouts, pair of accomplished runners honored on signing day
Emma Koeneke, Maddie Carter and Grace Heater have spent the better part of the their lives occupying the same softball field as teammates. Fittingly, half of Platte County’s senior class shared the stage at Wilson Auditorium for the school’s recent fall signing ceremony. Koeneke (Butler County Community College), Carter (Benedictine College) and Heater (MidAmerica Nazarene) […]
Postgame Interview: Collin Tyson, Sr., DB
Platte County senior safety Collin Tyson blocked a punt and played a key role in the defense’s strong effort during a 33-13 win over Staley on Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Postgame Interview: Colby Rollins, Sr., WR
Platte County senior wide receiver Colby Rollins had a game-high 3 catches for 71 yards and a touchdown in a 33-13 win over Staley in the Class 5 District 8 championship game Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Postgame Interview: Spencer Cupp, Sr., DB
Platte County senior cornerback Spencer Cupp forced a fumble and recorded the game-sealing interception in a 33-13 win over Staley in the Class 5 District 8 championship game Friday at Pirate Stadium.