Format changes have most Platte County teams in new postseason assignments
The Missouri State High School Activities Association released class and district assignments for 2020 fall sports Monday — nearly a full month later than normal due to COVID-19 complications. The biggest factor in the delay was the option for members schools to move fall sports to the “alternate fall” (also known as spring). Platte County […]
North Kansas City’s unlikely combination of return TDs dooms Platte County to 1st loss
As the reality of almost unfathomable collapse set in, Platte County coach Bill Utz didn’t know whether the players should try to quickly forget and move on or get angry and use the result as fuel. “Good question,” Utz said following the Pirates lost 42-37 to North Kansas City on Friday at Pirate Stadium after […]
Pieces look in place as Platte County sweeps Smithville on senior night
With a sweep still in sight, Platte County coach Kaitlyn Donovan ostensibly called a timeout to refocus her players and encourage them to snuff out any hope of an unlikely upset. Whatever she said during a timeout midway through the third set against Smithville on Thursday at Platte County High School worked — even with […]
Platte County teams look strong at home invitational
An infusion of youth bolstered the Platte County girls early in the season, but the seniors have caught up and showed why the Pirates’ biggest strength might be its depth. Platte County seniors Maddie Klippenstein and Jenna Jurgensmeyer led the way in Wednesday’s Platte County Invitational at Platte Ridge Park, placing back-to-back in fifth and […]
Post-Match Interview: Kate Brown, Jr., OH
Platte County junior Kate Brown continued her recent strong run of play and helped lead the Pirates to a sweep of rival Smithville on Thursday at Platte County High School. Hear from her on the depth of the Pirates’ attack, snuffing out any hopes of a Smithville comeback and more.
Post-Match Interview: Presli Firkins, Sr., L
Platte County senior libero Presli Firkins and four other players had their senior night in a unique season and enjoyed it with a sweep of Smithville Thursday at Platte County High School. She talks about bouncing back from a tough weekend at Lansing, what coach Donovan said during a timeout that precluded the closing run […]
Post-Meet Interview: Blake Bjustrom, Sr.
Platte County held its home Platte County Invitational on Thursday at Platte Ridge Park. He talks about preparing for meets with not all runners on the course at the same time, his happiness with seeing teammate Andrew Early win their section of the race and how the boys team looks heading toward the 2nd half […]
Platte County hits highs with tight win over Oak Park, tournament title
Platte County continues to ride the ups and downs of building experience on its junior-heavy roster. The Pirates received a shot of confidence Wednesday when they came away with the team title at the Cameron Invitational. While the competition wasn’t at the same high level as much of the early schedule, Platte County dominated winning […]
Stearns records 3 of Platte County’s 9 sacks in revenge rout of Grandview
Alex Stearns plays with a relentless effort that complements any level of talent, a combination that will always eventually shine in a big moment. On Friday at Pirate Stadium, Platte County’s undersized senior defensive tackle put up career numbers with four tackles (one for loss), three sacks, a forced fumble and numerous other disruptions that […]
Platte County stands tall in comeback win over rival Kearney
Down a set, Platte County’s players were in a familiar position, but this time around, the Pirates had their full complement of weapons available to try and come back. Platte County made the most of the opportunity with a 23-25, 25-10, 25-8, 25-19 victory over rival Kearney on Thursday night at Platte County High School. […]