Platte County’s individual times shine in prelims, finals of NKC Invitational
Platte County didn’t have as many finalists as hoped but took full advantage of racing top competition in the two-day North Kansas City Invitational this past weekend at Gladstone Community Center in Kansas City. The Pirates were 19th out of 30 teams from across the state but posted seven Class 1 MSHSAA Swimming and Diving […]
Platte County’s turbulent week includes blowout, power outage, early tournament exit
With the outcome long decided, Gia DeRose earned the opportunity to venture forward and attack the net — a rarity for the all-state libero. Platte County’s senior defensive standout took advantage and recorded the winning kill to close out Tuesday’s dominant and congruous 25-6, 25-6, 25-6 victory over William Chrisman in Suburban Conference White Division […]
Photos: Judge “Chris” Stubbs Invitational (boys)
Platte County won the team title in the Judge “Chris” Stubbs Invitational on Thursday morning at Platte Ridge Park.
Platte County dominates pair of conference duals but shuffles lineup after Fleming’s injury
The schedule finally eased up this week, and first-year coach Scott Blakley used the opportunity to continue seeking out more success in the doubles portion of duals. Platte County looked strong top to bottom in Tuesday’s 9-0 shutout of William Chrisman at Platte County High School with newly installed tandems at the No. 2 and […]
Platte County’s offense uncharacteristically quiet to close Nebraska road trip
In a rare circumstance, Platte County’s offense went mostly silent over the weekend in the annual trip to Papillion, Nebraska. The Pirates scored just three runs total in three straight losses to close the Monarch Invitational, which included two games each on Friday and Saturday. In the finale, Gretna East (Nebraska) scratched out three runs […]
Platte County finds footing, closes 3-game homestand with back-to-back wins
Looking to finish out a three-game homestand with a positive result, innocent bad luck dominated the opening sequences and kept the proceedings deceptively close. Platte County continued to create offensive pressure, and a well-timed connection between the attacking midfield combo of junior Ryan Waldman and senior Cameron Habel provided a well-deserved lead. The Pirates ultimately […]
Platte County continues to see growth from mostly inexperienced lineup
Trevor Short wants to keep emphasizing the growth, both measurable and intangible. With a roster of just six players, Platte County’s veteran coach continues to show patience while orchestrating a nearly complete rebuild of the lineup in a short season. The Pirates were 10th out of 17 full teams in Monday’s Tom Stout Invitational on […]
Postgame Interview: Cameron Habel, Sr., MF
Platte County senior midfielder Cameron Habel recorded the opening goal of a 2-0 victory over Central (St. Joseph) on Thursday at Pirate Stadium.
Photos: Platte County 3, William Chrisman 0
Platte County recorded a 25-6, 25-6, 25-6 sweep of William Chrisman in a Suburban Conference White Division matchup Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Photos: Platte County 9, William Chrisman 0
Platte County came away with a 9-0 shutout of William Chrisman in a Suburban Conference White Division dual Tuesday at Platte County High School.