Postgame Interview: Lily Kytasaari, Sr., MF

Platte County senior midfielder Lily Kytasaari scored the deciding goal of a 3-2 victory over Grain Valley on a penalty kick in the 80th minute Wednesday at Pirate Stadium.

Platte County’s depth showcased in home Pirate Scramble Invitational

Trevor Short hinted at the potential depth of this year’s roster, and now, Platte County’s veteran coach might truly have ongoing lineup decisions to make. With the benefit of being at home, the Pirates fielded three teams and used 16 total players in Monday’s Pirate Scramble Invitational at Shiloh Springs Golf Club. Platte County’s varsity […]

Runners show progress in adverse weather, help Platte County place 5th at Darwin Rold

Platte County pieced together the points needed to finish fifth out of 13 teams in Friday’s Darwin Rold Invitational at Lee’s Summit High School. A pair of returning state qualifiers in throwing events again led the way for the Pirates, while a deep group of runners continued to show progress. The relays haven’t quite gelled […]

Platte County places 4th at Darwin Rold Invitational as record chases continue

Platte County’s depth and record-setting potential remained on display in Friday’s Darwin Rold Invitational on Friday at Lee’s Summit High School. The Pirates finished fourth as a team with senior Josh Fraker and juniors Cale Buntz, Ty Christopher and Jackson Goodale all providing career-best performances plus all four relays showing encouraging early-season form. Fraker (800-meter […]

Postgame Interview: Brooks Hall, Jr., P/OF

Platte County junior Brooks Hall struck out five in three scoreless innings as the starting pitcher and added a double at the plate in a 3-2 victory over Belton on Monday at Platte County High School.

Platte County off to 3-1 start after home opener, trip south to Gulf Shores

Platte County made the most of limited opportunities and then cruised to an 11-1 win during a quick home opener ahead of a spring break road trip to play in the Gulf Shores Classic. The Pirates opened the first week with three wins in four games, a hot start for a roster with big expectations […]