Ta-da: Muir quietly delivers decisive victory in Platte County’s comeback against Grain Valley
A tiebreaker win at No. 2 doubles from juniors Macy Doll and Lillian Goodale gave Platte County a chance, but a memorable rally in singles delivered the slim 5-4 victory — and possibly the Suburban Conference White Division title — in Thursday’s dual with Grain Valley at Platte County High School. The Pirates took the […]
Platte County dominates Belton in tuneup dual ahead of COMO Invitational
Platte County swimmers won eight of 12 events in Tuesday’s quick dual with Belton at Platte County Community Center North — the final tuneup ahead of this weekend’s COMO Invitational. There were no new state consideration times for the Class 1 MSHSAA Swimming and Diving Championships, but Platte County did have 504 points to Belton’s […]
Handke, Loehner continue to lead Platte County toward Class 4 postseason play
The breakthrough might not have occurred yet, but the push continues. Platte County turned in another solid team score of 418 in Monday’s home Pirate Invitational at Shiloh Springs Golf Course, placing the Pirates fifth out of nine full teams. They placed two individuals in the top 20 and continued to show progress for the […]
Platte County embracing development even in losses to strong competition
Platte County didn’t hold the early or late momentum in another important but ultimately unsatisfying test. Grain Valley came back twice to earn a tense 16-25, 25-18, 25-21, 23-25, 15-8 victory in Tuesday’s Suburban Conference White Division matchup at Pirate Fieldhouse. In the decisive tiebreaker set, the Eagles took advantage of senior Chesnie King’s strong […]
Herron, Ness turn in memorable final home races, lead Platte County to team title
Platte County seniors Blake Herron and Donavin Ness ended up with vastly different memorable experiences in Thursday morning’s Judge “Chris” Stubbs Invitational at Platte Ridge Park. Herron lost the lead late and came agonizingly close to the first victory of his career, while Ness placed fifth, setting a PR and going under 17 minutes for […]
Unique tiebreaker scenario gives Platte County team title at rainy home meet
Platte County ended up in a situation where every runner mattered, regardless of contribution to the point total in Thursday’s home meet at Platte Ridge Park. The Pirates ended up with the team title of the Judge “Chris” Stubbs Invitational but only after finishing deadlocked with Park Hill South. In a unique scenario, Platte County […]
Postgame Interview: Jordan Moore, Jr., CB
Platte County junior cornerback Jordan Moore recorded two interceptions and a tackle in Friday’s 60-28 win over Washburn Rural at Bowen-Glaze Stadium in Topeka, Kansas.
Postgame Interview: Rocco Marriott, Sr., QB
Platte County senior quarterback Rocco Marriott threw for a career-high 407 yards and five touchdowns and led the Pirates in rushing with 128 yards and three more scores in a 60-28 win over Washburn Rural on Friday at Bowen-Glaze Stadium in Topeka, Kansas.
Platte County shows off offensive efficiency in blowout of Washburn Rural
TOPEKA, Kan. — Over the course of the past season plus worth of games, Platte County didn’t have many opportunities to delve into the full potential of a clearly high-powered offense and determine what a response might look like if pressed and tested. Washburn Rural received a full tutorial in Friday night’s return trip of […]
Photos: Judge “Chris” Stubbs Invitational (girls)
Platte County won the team title at the Judge “Chris” Stubbs Invitational on Thursday at Platte Ridge Park.