Photos: Grain Valley 25, Platte County 19
Grain Valley came back late for a 25-19 victory over Platte County in a Suburban Conference White Division matchup Friday night at Grain Valley High School.
Stambersky shines again, while next 4 runners all set PRs at Gans Creek Classic
Minus a key contributor, Platte County finished 26th out of 30 teams in the Gold Division of the Gans Creek Classic on Saturday despite several impressive PRs from scoring runners. The Pirates again built around star junior Tyler Stambersky — a two-time state qualifier — and her 27th-place finish. Stambersky posted the second-best time of […]
Platte County’s top 7 runners all set PRs while previewing state course
Landon McKinzie went to the top of Platte County’s list of finishers in Saturday’s Gans Creek Classic in perhaps an encouraging sign for a lineup besieged with injuries so far this season. The most experienced runner on the roster, Platte County’s junior expected No. 1 finished 30th in the Gold Division race at 16 minutes, […]
For 2nd time this season, comeback win ends up just out of reach for Platte County
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — With the final precious seconds ticking away, Kade Fowler plowed forward and ultimately put the game’s outcome on the result of a desperate scramble for the end zone. Platte County’s sophomore quarterback ended up stopped short, and Grain Valley survived for a 25-19 victory in the annual regular season meeting between […]
Kaser, Keith prevail in critical doubles match to help Platte County fend off SPX
With the momentum clearly shifted, Platte County’s No. 1 doubles team of senior Ellie Kaser and Macie Keith found a way. A tight win over St. Pius X junior Evie Ward and senior Avery Smith allowed the Pirates to take a lead from the first three matches on the way to a very important 6-3 […]
Girdner saves the day, stopping 4 total PKs across regulation, OT, shootout
Jack Girdner made so many important saves, but in the decisive moment, all he could do was watch. Platte County’s junior goalkeeper leaned to the left and then glanced back to watch the final penalty kick of a lengthy shootout with Kearney roll wide of the right post. Teammates then mobbed the hero of another […]
Platte County stays unbeaten in conference play with sweeps of Fort Osage, Truman
After a brief losing skid, Platte County returned to winning ways and continued an unbeaten run in Suburban Conference White Division play with sweeps of Fort Osage and Truman this past week. The Pirates have navigated the busiest, most difficult portions of the schedule and now move toward a stretch run of building momentum and […]
Photos: Platte County 6, St. Pius X 3
Platte County earned a 6-3 victory over St. Pius X in a dual played Wednesday at Platte County High School.
Platte County posts season-best team score at home tournament
Playing at home on Shiloh Springs Golf Course, Platte County recorded a season-best team total of 404 and placed fifth out of 12 full teams in Monday’s Pirate Invitational. Platte County sophomore No. 1 Naomi Loehner and junior No. 2 Ainsley Habel continued to lead the way with both earning medals with top-10 finishes. The […]
Looking to break out of funk, Platte County blasts William Chrisman in conference play
William Chrisman ended up as the unfortunate recipient of building frustrations. Mired in a difficult stretch, Platte County ended up with a 15-0 walkoff win over the Bears in three innings Thursday afternoon at Platte County High School in a lopsided Suburban Conference White Division matchup. The Pirates entered having lost 5 of 7 overall […]