Postgame Interview: Ian Gold, Jr., C

Platte County junior catcher Ian Gold walked twice and finished with two RBIs in the Pirates’ 8-2 Class 5 District 8 semifinal win over Kearney on Thursday at Creekside Baseball Park in Parkville.

Schlake stays the course, earns sectional berths in pair of field events

Typical of the consistent approach throughout an accomplished career, Addy Schlake’s upbeat demeanor never wavered. Platte County’s senior maintained her amiable demeanor through an early disappointment and again found a way to maximize opportunity in Saturday’s Class 5 District 8 meet at North Kansas City District Activities Complex. She rallied late to finish second in […]

Photos: Class 5 District 8 (boys)

Platte County took home the Class 5 District 8 team title after Saturday’s Class 5 District 8 meet at North Kansas City District Activities Complex in Kansas City.

Platte County digs deep to earn 1st district team title since 2019

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Josh Fraker endured by far the busiest day for Platte County in Saturday’s Class 5 District 8 meet and still delivered in the final moments, refusing to acknowledge any injury concerns. Running the anchor leg of the 4×400-meter relay, Fraker’s lap gave Platte County a victory at North Kansas City District […]

Photos: Class 5 District 8 (girls)

Platte County finished sixth in the final team standings of the Class 5 District 8 meet Saturday at North Kansas City District Activities Complex in Kansas City.

Bralley, Cook match best state doubles finish in Platte County history

Jack Bralley, Hayden Cook and Paul Havemeier already held historic positions in program history. Last week, three of Platte County’s seniors only added to the legacy during the individual portion of the Class 2 MSHSAA Tennis Championships at Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield. Bralley and Cook were already the first doubles team to qualify for […]