Stone’s golden goal sends Platte County back to district title game
KEARNEY, Mo. — Pleas for a penalty kick were summarily and emphatically dismissed, and the officials awarded a corner kick instead. A potentially disappointing consolation set piece turned into the determining moment of Monday’s Class 3 District 8 semifinal. Off the corner, a loose ball fell to Platte County freshman defender Addison Linn on the […]
Postgame Interview: Addison Stone, So., F
Platte County sophomore forward Addison Stone scored both of the Pirates’ goals in a 2-1 overtime victory against Kearney in a Class 3 District 8 semifinal at Kearney High School in Kearney.
Platte County’s doubles teams end up on wrong side of tight matches at state
Both of Platte County’s doubles teams in the Class 2 MSHSAA Tennis Championships individual tournament played in lengthy, competitive matches but ended up on the wrong side of the decisive results this past weekend at Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield. Ultimately, the Pirates didn’t have a medalist at state for the first time since 2022, […]
Platte County’s 1st season ends with district loss to Oak Park
Platte County might not have achieved the desired end to the postseason, but the program’s inaugural season concluded with plenty of forward-facing optimism. Oak Park took advantage of a quick start to earn a 25-14, 25-23, 25-21 sweep in Tuesday’s Class 2 District 8 first round matchup at Staley High School in Kansas City. However, […]
Platte County’s wins over Truman, Raytown earn share of another conference title
Platte County earned a share of a third straight Suburban Conference White Division championship and carries momentum into the postseason, knowing the initial path that needs navigation to defend last year’s state title. An 11-0 win in five innings Wednesday over Raytown at Platte County High School officially wrapped up a tied atop the league […]
Offensive onslaught in short stretch leads to mercy-rule victory in regular season finale
In a developed pattern over the course of an increasingly successful season, Platte County’s offense followed the lead of Addision Stone in Thursday’s regular season finale. The standout sophomore forward broke a scoreless tie in what quickly devolved into a dominant route of Belton at Pirate Stadium. She netted the opener in the 16th minute, […]
Photos: Platte County 8, Belton 0
Platte County needed only one half to finish an 8-0 victory over Belton in Thursday’s regular season finale at Pirate Stadium.
Postgame Interview: Addison Stone, So., F
Platte County sophomore Addison Stone scored two goals and added an assist in an 8-0 victory over Belton on Thursday night at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County again qualifies all 5 individuals for state, earns right to post team score
Platte County again showed the consistency but again took the hard route to achieving the ultimate goal. Pembroke Hill and Smithville easily claimed the top two spots in the final standings of the Class 4 District 4 tournament Monday at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville and ultimately the two automatic berths to state. Yet, […]
Post Dual Interview: Mitchel McBratney, Jr.
Platte County junior Mitchel McBratney teamed with junior Owen Behne for a critical victory at No. 1 doubles in a 5-1 victory over Lebanon in a Class 2 quarterfinal Monday at Platte County High School.