Sanchez nets late winners against both Ruskin, Belton to push Platte County back over .500
A string of comebacks have revived the season. Now, Platte County scored twice in the closing minutes of the second half to come away with a 2-1 win over Belton on Wednesday at Pirate Stadium. Platte County still must address the issue of allowing goals to fall behind in each of the last eight games, […]
Photos: Senior Night Dual/Platte County Invitational
Platte County hosted a dual with Pembroke Hill on Tuesday and the Platte County Invitational last Saturday, both at Platte County Community Center North.
For 4th straight year, Platte County finishes as Class 4 District 8 runnerup
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The result felt all too familiar and remained equally frustrating. For the fourth straight season, Kearney defeated Platte County in the Class 4 District 8 championship, this time in a dominant 9-0 shutout Tuesday evening at William Chrisman High School. The Bulldogs advance back to the playoffs. The Pirates’ saw another promising […]
Photos: Platte County vs. Ruskin, Students/Cheer/Dance/Band
A look at Platte County’s student section, cheer and dance teams and band from Friday night’s football game against Ruskin at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County celebrates seniors, hosts final 2 home meets of season
Platte County didn’t worry much about the results, just enjoying the moment and celebrating seniors Jack Hokanson, Finn Smith, Landon Steffel and Jacopo Rossetto. Pembroke Hill dominated the individual victories in Tuesday’s short dual at Platte County Community Center North. Platte County shuffled up the relay lineups and events after hosting the traditional senior night […]
Postgame Interview: Rocco Marriott, Sr., QB
Platte County senior quarterback Rocco Marriott finished 8-for-9 with 206 yards and five touchdowns in Friday’s 70-6 win over Ruskin on Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County bunches individual finishes to collect 3rd straight White Division team title
There were only three schools with enough runners to post a team score in Thursday’s Suburban Conference White Division Championships, and Platte County easily proved the most dominant in the race at Jesse James Park in Kearney. The Pirates placed seven in the top 12 and posted an impressive total of 24 to finish well […]
Postgame Interview: Jack Johnson, Jr., DB
Platte County junior defensive back Jack Johnson returned his first career interception for a touchdown and added a tackle in a 70-6 win over Ruskin on Friday night at Pirate Stadium.
Herron claims 1st career individual win, leads Platte County to repeat conference championship
Blake Herron approached the finish line alone, pointing to his head with a smile. The doubts were finally silenced, and Platte County’s senior star finally recorded the first individual victory of his career in the Suburban Conference White Division Championships on Thursday at Jesse James Park in Kearney. He also led the Pirates’ quartet of […]
Weather shortens Platte County’s blowout win on Marriott’s milestone night
The lightning strikes were both literal and metaphorical Friday night at Pirate Stadium. Inclement weather and pending delays led to an early finish in Platte County’s 70-6 victory against completely overmatched Ruskin. The Pirates swiftly struck with dazzling efficiency and ended up scoring 10 touchdowns while only running 12 offensive plays in the first two […]