Author: Ross Martin

Pair of goal-line stands highlights Platte County’s 2nd straight shutout

LANSING, Kan. — When a fourth down pass fell incomplete, Platte County’s defensive players headed to the sideline for an exuberant celebration of a turnover on downs. Little did they know, an even bigger challenge loomed. An untimely fumble on the next snap returned possession to Lansing inside the 5-yard line, and Platte County’s shutout […]

Ibarra’s ‘golden goal’ lifts Platte County to important OT win

Time was running out with chance after chance frustratingly unconverted. With just more than 5 minutes left in the second half of sudden-death overtime, Platte County junior forward Nathan Macaluso fought through a double team but found himself near the touchline. He paused and cut the ball back to sophomore forward Joseph Ibarra, who fired […]

Postgame Interview: Keaton Smith, Sr., DT

Platte County senior defensive tackle Keaton Smith played a huge role in the middle of the Pirates’ second straight shutout in a win over Lansing on Friday in Lansing, Kansas.

Platte County advances back to state for 1st time since 2014

Abby Reynolds didn’t necessarily lack in experience, just notice of her assignment. Platte County found out only hours before Thursday’s Class 4 quarterfinal matchup that senior centerfielder Maddie Carter would be unavailable. That put Reynolds, a sophomore who started much of her freshman season, into the lineup against Grain Valley for the Pirates’ first playoff […]

Postgame Interview: Halle Magee, Sr., SS

Platte County senior shortstop Halle Magee went 2-for-3 with a double and a triple against Grain Valley in a Class 4 quarterfinal win over Grain Valley. She drove in the first of three runs in the Pirates’ 3-1 victory.

Postgame Interview: Emma Koeneke, Sr., P

Platte County senior pitcher Emma Koeneke struck out 10 and earned the win in the Pirates’ 3-1 victory over Grain Valley in a Class 4 quarterfinal Thursday at Platte County High School.

Platte County fights back to force 5 sets but can’t close out thriller vs. Liberty

Platte County looked overwhelmed and overmatched Monday — on the verge of having an lengthy unbeaten streak swept away. Instead, Liberty saw a once-comfortable lead evaporate and entered a contentious battle that would go all the way to a deciding fifth set. The Blue Jays eventually came away with a thrilling 25-18, 25-22, 22-25, 22-25, […]