Platte County puts up season-best times in 3 of 4 relays, wins Kearney Invitational team title
Platte County juniors Adam Gisler, Braiden Stevens, Adeboye Akande and Ty Christopher have limited opportunities to run the 4×100-meter relay and don’t plan to waste any time. They combined for another victory in Friday’s Kearney Classic Invitational and did so in record-setting fashion. Gisler, Stevens, Akande and Christopher came in first at 41.91 seconds out […]
Kytasaari’s hat trick helps Platte County pull away late from Fort Osage
The confidence seems fully back and an identity reclaimed. Platte County senior midfielder Lily Kytasaari — a four-year starter and on-field leader — bagged a hat trick in a 4-1 victory over Fort Osage on Tuesday night at Pirate Stadium. The Pirates went on to rout Ruskin the next night to push the current winning […]
Postgame Interview: Giada Cucchiara, Sr., MF
Platte County senior midfielder Giada Cucchiara scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-1 victory over Fort Osage on Tuesday at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County shows balanced scoring at Darren Floyd Tournament, home dual with Staley
Platte County anticipates better rounds ahead, but even a disappointing 11th-place finish in last week’s Darren Floyd Memorial Tournament at Tiffany Greens Golf Club in Kansas City showed the potential of this year’s lineup. The four scoring players for the Pirates all carded rounds in the 80s with a team total of 333 — just […]
Platte County’s development continues with strong showing at Branson tournament
Platte County put the strength of depth on display in Friday’s Branson Doubles Tournament. The challenge early in an unfortunately short season seems to be identifying the right combinations and consistency top to bottom in the lineup. Three teams dominated the Branson tournament with Platte County finishing third behind the hosts and Ozark, who both […]
Winning streak hit 7 for Platte County before loss to Class 6 No. 2-ranked Staley
Platte County’s lengthy winning streak came to an end in disappointing fashion Thursday night but not before seeing more reasons for optimisms The Pirates opened the week with a slogging yet dominant five-inning win in Suburban Conference White Division play Monday at home then shut out Class 6 powerhouse Liberty North behind junior starter Brennan […]
Photos: Platte County 4, Fort Osage 1
Platte County came away with a 4-1 win over Fort Osage behind a hat trick for senior midfielder Lily Kytasaari in a Suburban Conference White Division matchup Tuesday at Pirate Stadium.
Kytasaari’s late PK helps Platte County earn 1st win over Grain Valley since 2019
Lily Kytasaari stepped to the penalty spot confident and fully prepared to reward the hard work from a teammate to provide the opportunity. The deciding goal in a 3-2 win over Grain Valley on Wednesday night came from Platte County’s senior four-year starter, but senior forward Rylee Burris drew the foul in the 80th minute […]
Platte County’s winning streak hits 5 to continue welcomed strong start to season
During an opening surge to the season, Platte County continues to show the ability to win in any scenario. The Pirates opened this past week with a 3-2 win over Belton in a pitcher’s dual, pulled away on the road at Park Hill for a 15-4 victory Tuesday and then piled up offense early in […]
Photos: Platte County 3, Grain Valley 2
Platte County lost an early two-goal lead but came back to earn a 3-2 win over Grain Valley in a Suburban Conference White Division matchup Wednesday at Pirate Stadium.