32.5: Platte County ready to go the (short) distance in search of another state title
Platte County coach Bill Utz intentionally introduced a mysterious number before this season. The Pirates can finally interact with the true meaning behind the three digits with one decimal place on Friday afternoon. The buses depart from Platte County High School to travel exactly 32.5 miles for the Class 5 Show-Me Bowl against Carthage (12-1) […]
Platte County celebrates 6 senior football players to make choices official on National Signing Day
Still yet to write the final chapter of increasingly accomplished high school careers, six Platte County senior football players were honored at a signing ceremony Wednesday night at Wilson Auditorium, ending recruitment processes with varying levels of intricacy. The group of three-year starters for the still defending Class 5 state champions includes a staggering five […]
Deep group of contributors set on continuing runs of conference, postseason success
Ashleigh Cruce kept a state streak alive, and Platte County sees reason to believe more individuals can qualify this season. The Pirates also need to replace production of three influential seniors to maintain dominance in the Suburban Conference White Division. A fourth-year senior, Cruce enters her final season as Platte County’s only returning finalist from […]
Postgame Interview: Adam Gisler, Sr., RB
Platte County senior running back Adam Gisler ran for a career-high 233 yards and five touchdowns on 23 carries in a 64-35 win over Kirkwood in a Class 5 state semifinal Friday at Ernest L. Lyons Memorial Field in Kirkwood.
Platte County looks to returning state medalist plus qualifier to lead quick rebuild
The depth built in the first seven years of Platte County’s program history makes the potential rebuild a little less daunting. The Pirates do lose seven seniors from last season’s gritty and unexpected Class 2 District 4 team runnerup but still have plenty of experience and reason for optimism. Going into the final season under […]
Photos: Platte County 64, Kirkwood 35
Platte County came away with a 64-35 victory over Kirkwood in Friday’s Class 5 state semifinal at Ernest L. Lyons Memorial Field in Kirkwood.
Postgame Interview: KJ Stallings, Sr., LB
Platte County senior linebacker KJ Stallings made seven tackles (two for loss) in Friday’s Class 5 state semifinal at Ernest L. Lyons Memorial Field in Kirkwood.
Platte County drops season-opener with majority of roster seeing 1st varsity action
SAVANNAH, Mo. — Platte County ended up with a reasonable outcome with an inexperienced roster: plenty of positives with work in progress. Savannah pulled away for a 58-37 victory in Tuesday’s nonconference season-opener at Savannah High School. The Savages hit seven 3s, twice sandwiching a pair at the end of one quarter and the start […]
SEE YOU IN ST. JOE: Platte County runs through Kirkwood, heads back to title game
KIRKWOOD, Mo. — No playing from behind this time, just an overwhelmingly dominant offensive performance from beginning to end. Platte County’s ran away late for a 64-35 victory over Kirkwood in Friday’s Class 5 semifinal at Ernest L. Lyons Memorial Field, piling up nearly 600 yards and almost scoring at will. The Pirates remained unbeaten, […]
Photos: Savannah 58, Platte County 37
Savannah pulled away in the second half for a 58-47 victory over Platte County on Tuesday in Savannah.