Postgame Interview: Hank Fowler, Jr., LB
Platte County junior linebacker Hank Fowler finished with a team-high eight tackles and one of the Pirates’ two interceptions in a 42-0 win over St. Pius X in Friday’s Class 5 District 8 semifinal at Pirate Stadium.
Herron comes up short of 3rd all-state placement in final race of Platte County career
After a disappointing result in the final race of a decorated career, Blake Herron chose holistic reflection. “I’m learning to be grateful for the opportunity and not the outcome,” Platte County’s star senior wrote in an Instagram post after finishing 47th in Friday’s Class 5 MSHSAA Cross Country Championships at the Gans Creek Cross Country […]
Postgame Interview: Tres Baskerville, Sr., WR
Platte County senior wide receiver Tres Baskerville finished with four catches for a team-high 146 yards and a touchdown during a 42-0 win over St. Pius X in a Class 5 District 8 semifinal Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Pair of timely interceptions help Platte County pull away in dominant district semifinal win
Platte County didn’t give in to the potential for frustration, showed no panic and eventually came away with another impressively dominant victory. Maybe the 42-0 shutout of St. Pius X on Friday night at Pirate Stadium didn’t look familiar to others during a now 24-game unbeaten streak, but that might capture the beauty of the […]
Photos: Liberty North 9, Platte County 1
Liberty North advanced in the postseason with a 9-1 victory over Platte County in a Class 4 District 8 first round matchup Monday at Oak Park High School in Kansas City.
Platte County set to open postseason play with familiar opponent
The rematch between Platte County and St. Pius X lacks the same profile, but the unique geographic rivalry persists and creates genuine interest for tonight’s game between historically notable programs at Pirate Stadium. A year ago, Platte County convincingly dominated in a 45-23 victory in the Class 5 District 8 title game that featured a […]
Platte County’s 1st season in Class 4 comes to abrupt end in opening round of districts
KANSAS CITY — Platte County’s season came to an even more abrupt end than expected. After struggling to finish offensive chances early, Liberty North created sustained and unbroken momentum in a 9-1 victory Monday at Oak Park High School in a Class 4 District 8 first round matchup. The Eagles’ final goal came with 19 […]
Platte County wins 5 of 12 events but doesn’t have depth to reclaim conference crown
Platte County senior Jack Hokanson finished first in both of his individual races during this past weekend’s Suburban Conference White Division Championships at Henly Aquatic Center in Independence. He highlighted the Pirates’ five victories in 12 total events to cap the regular season. Despite the top-end dominance, Platte County ended up third out of six […]
Stambersky extends season as Platte County’s lone state qualifier out of strong District 4 field
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Tyler Stambersky misjudged the approach to the finish line in the circuitous course at Lee’s Summit North High School. With no true margin for error, Platte County’s standout sophomore just pushed forward and didn’t let her early sprint derail an otherwise strong race in Saturday’s Class 5 District 4 meet. She […]
Post Meet Interview: Tyler Stambersky, So.
Platte County sophomore Tyler Stambersky finished 24th in the Class 5 District 4 meet Saturday morning at Lee’s Summit North High School in Lee’s Summit.