Postgame Interview: Cole Johnson, Sr., DT
Platte County senior defensive tackle Cole Johnson recorded a team-high seven tackles (four for loss), recovered a fumble and blocked and returned a punt for a touchdown in a 56-7 win over William Chrisman on Friday night in Independence.
Postgame Interview: Jack Utz, Sr., TE
Platte County senior tight end Jack Utz caught three passes for 39 yards and two touchdowns during a 56-7 win over William Chrisman on Friday night in Independence.
Photos: Platte County 56, William Chrisman 7
Platte County opened the season with a dominant 56-7 victory over William Chrisman on Friday night at in Independence.
Platte County hopes experienced, new pieces continue to drive program success
Platte County can’t realistically expect to fully replace the two most talented and decorated swimmers in program history. However, the Pirates have intriguing pieces on a small roster set to try and reclaim the Suburban Conference White Division crown and continue the recent run of success in the Class 1 MSHSAA and Swimming and Diving […]
Blakley takes over as head coach with half of unusually deep lineup back this season
When looking to succeed the founder and architect for a respectably successful program, Scott Blakley brings the built-in knowledge and understanding of the foundation and methods better than most. He takes over as Platte County’s head coach after a stint of three years as an assistant following a high school career as a player in […]
Platte County looking for combination needed to end playoff drought
Platte County lost six seniors from last season’s 10-win team but still brings back a deep list of intriguingly experienced players. Exactly, how those pieces mesh remain to be seen with the Pirates continuing to chase an elusive return to the playoffs. Out of necessity and circumstance, Platte County went deep into last year’s roster […]
Platte County taking the stage for encore season, ready to chase repeat
For a seemingly unfair and lengthy span of time, the questions always centered around if and when Platte County would break back through and claim another state championship. The consistent success in the years and eventually decades since a historic run of three consecutive unbeaten titles for the Pirates in Class 3A/3 from 2000-2002. Now, […]
Platte County’s uniquely inexperienced roster includes just 1 player from 2024 postseason lineup
Trevor Short doesn’t plan to ignore the reality of the challenges. No stranger to turnover, Platte County’s veteran coach must replace four seniors, including the most decorated player in program history, plus another member of last year’s postseason lineup not playing this season. The Pirates must rely on the experience of senior Grace Handke, who […]
Platte County must integrate experienced, new pieces to continue recent run of success
Platte County’s wouldn’t have the active streak of five straight team berths to the Class 4 MSHSAA Cross Country Championships without the coaching staff’s ability to continually tinker and develop cohesive lineup combinations regardless of roster turnover. The Pirates have five runners back with prior state experience but more work to do this fall on […]
After 3 straight losses in district title game, Platte County questing for playoff return
For all of the unquestionable successes, Platte County’s last three seasons have all come to the same disappointing conclusion. The Pirates have not been able to solve Kearney in the Class 4 District 8 championship game — the finishing point for a pair of 20-win campaigns and an inspired late surge in a 13-14 season […]