McKinzie finishes as runnerup for shorthanded Platte County at Grain Valley Invitational
For different reasons, Platte County seniors Blake Herron and Donavin Ness took a weekend off with a chance for extra rest. The Pirates were still fourth as a team in the Pink Division in the Sock It to Cancer Grain Valley Invitational on Saturday in Grain Valley. Platte County sophomore Landon McKinzie finished as runnerup, […]
Postgame Interview: Cale Buntz, Sr., DE
Platte County senior defensive end Cale Buntz recorded two sacks and a forced fumble in Friday’s 49-7 win over Smithville on Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Gisler’s return helps spark another offensive onslaught in win over Smithville
Expected to provide a big boost to offensive balance, Adam Gisler wasted little time in showing how badly he missed playing a role in the state’s most dynamic offense. Platte County’s star senior running back returned after sitting out the past two games with a shoulder injury and ripped off a big run on each […]
Split of singles matches gives Platte County 1st-ever win over Park Hill South
Jayne Muir already earned the confidence then backed up the stature. In another notable scenario, Platte County’s junior No. 4 singles player came up with the clincher in a 6-3 victory over Park Hill South on Tuesday at Platte County High School. The Pirates earned a sweep of doubles against a historically strong Class 3 […]
Ball’s perfect night at plate helps Platte County rally late to beat Fort Osage
Forced into an uncomfortable situation, Platte County provided an immediate response and came away with a 7-5 win over Fort Osage on Thursday at home. Platte County junior pitcher Reagan Ball and senior second baseman Marlee Snyder-Richardson hit back-to-back run-scoring singles in the bottom of the sixth to break the tie. The Pirates gave up […]
Platte County celebrates Handke’s senior night with dual win over Staley
Without the optimal start and finish, Platte County Grace Handke still ended up with a positive experience as the lone honoree on the Pirates’ senior night Wednesday at Shiloh Springs Golf Course. Platte County earned a comfortable dual win over over Staley. Handke ended up tied with sophomore teammate Ainsley Habel for second with a […]
Photos: Platte County 6, Park Hill South 3
Platte County earned a 6-3 victory over Park Hill South in a nonconference dual Tuesday at Platte County High School.
Photos: Platte County 7, Fort Osage 5
Platte County broke a 5-5 tie late to earn a Suburban Conference White Division victory over Fort Osage on Thursday at Platte County High School.
Photos: Platte County 221, Staley 262
Platte County won a senior night dual over Staley with freshman Naomi Loehner earning medalist honors Wednesday at Shiloh Springs Golf Course.
Reason to celebrate: Platte County survives 5-set test to beat St. Pius X
Forced to five sets for the second time in a week, Platte County came through this time and picked up an encouraging win over a recent rival. St. Pius X rallied back but couldn’t complete the recovery from a slow start Tuesday night at Pirate Fieldhouse. Platte County ended up with a 25-19, 27-25, 22-25, […]