Platte County looks headed in right direction after encouraging performances at home tournament
Platte County entered this season with a replenished roster, ready to create a new identity. Even as injuries struck, the Pirates looked different in one of the most difficult tournament fields around. For the first time in three years, the hosts earned a win in the Platte County Invitational. Platte County opened with a shootout […]
Platte County keeps sights on hitting new heights as season progresses
Platte County knows the potential on this year’s roster, and the proven performers coupled with talented newcomers make strong results inevitable. The Pirates didn’t have an individual victory in Friday’s season-opening Ron Ives Invitational at Liberty High School in Liberty but did have encouraging performances. In particular, Platte county junior Adi Benninghoff placed third in […]
Platte County’s 4×100 relay nearly hits school-record form in season-opening meet
Braiden Stevens, Adam Gisler, Ty Christopher and Adeboye Akande nearly hit school-record form Friday. Most impressively, Platte County’s junior quartet of speedsters impressively did so in the season-opening Ron Ives Invitational at Liberty High School and in relatively cold conditions. The Pirates finished first in the 4×100-meter relay at 42.71 seconds — the only team […]
Platte County’s experienced roster ready to take next step
Platte County didn’t end up needing a rebuild, just the chance to slowly develop into a contender. The process should carry over to this season with four returning starters and a deep group pushing for the No. 5 spot in the lineup or the chance to contribute at some point. “We have a very high […]
Photos: Platte County 6, Raymore-Peculiar 1
Platte County earned a spot in the fifth-place game of the Platte County Invitational with a 6-1 win over Raymore-Peculiar in a consolation semifinal Saturday at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County needs to break in at least 3 new starters after best season in program history
Following up inarguably the best season in program history comes with obvious challenges. Platte County must replace Gavin Nichols, who spent the majority of four seasons as a star No. 1 while rewriting the team’s record books, and three other valuable seniors after a run to the Class 2 state title match. Half of the […]
Postgame Interview: Rylee Burris, Sr., F
Platte County senior forward Rylee Burris scored twice in a 6-1 victory over Raymore-Peculiar on Saturday in a Platte County Invitational consolation semifinal at Pirate Stadium.
Photos: Platte County 11, Winnetonka 1, 6 innings
Platte County opened the season with a walkoff 11-1 victory in six innings against Winnetonka on Saturday at Platte County High School.
Platte County seeks pitching consistency to support experienced lineup
Platte County goes into this season with deservedly high expectations but with two very specific holes to fill in the field behind what will be a mostly revamped front-end of the pitching staff plus a question of inventory to sort through in the outfield. A year ago, the Pirates overcame a 3-8 start to win […]
Platte County’s returning state contingent, inventory of returners provide optimism
From an outside perspective, replacing the leadership and achievement of two accomplished long-distance runners looks like an overwhelming challenge. A closer inspection of the roster shows a plethora of pieces capable of individual and group success for Platte County, the defending Suburban Conference White Division champions. The returners include sophomore Kelly Bullano, junior Addie Ayers […]