Returning depth gives Platte County plenty of optimism even with difficult postseason path
Despite the first conference title since 2021 and a third-place team showing in districts, Platte County’s season ended with an elite distance runner and one relay in the Class 5 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships. The Pirates return a majority of the top performers from a deep lineup but have challenges to continue churning out […]
Platte County ready to piece together large group of returning starters
Platte County lost four seniors with significant starting experience, but a pair of returners — one expected and the other a pleasant surprise — offer the potential of a strengthened and deeper lineup. The Pirates experienced critical injuries each of the past two seasons, which both ended with losses in the Class 3 District 8 […]
Platte County’s influential senior class comes up 1 win shy of ending program’s playoff drought
Eric Mitchell somberly exited the locker room at Pirate Fieldhouse and dropped a Missouri-shaped plaque on top of his duffel bag — setting aside a symbol of both continued progress and disappointment. Platte County’s coach and architect of a swift program turnaround didn’t have time to dwell on the immediate aftermath of Tuesday’s 53-47 loss […]
Platte County builds big lead, holds on late to earn coveted spot in district title game
Platte County didn’t have the optimal start and finish to Saturday’s Class 5 District 8 semifinal but did more than enough in between to earn a coveted opportunity with a 46-35 victory at Pirate Fieldhouse. Smithville cut a 22-point lead to eight on three different occasions in the fourth quarter. The Pirates fended off the […]
Peterson battles to reach 1,000 career points in season-ending loss
The pieces never all came together at the right times. Platte County’s disjointed season came to an end Wednesday with a 67-53 loss to Pemberoke Hill in a Class 5 District 8 first round matchup in Kansas City. The Pirates went into the matchup shorthanded, never led and ended up turning the fourth quarter into […]
Postgame Interview: Haley Schank, Sr., F
Platte County senior forward Haley Schank scored three points and drew the top defensive assignment in a 46-35 win over Smithville in a Class 5 District 8 semifinal Saturday afternoon at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Post State Interview: Evan Maccuish, Sr.
Platte County senior earned his first state medal, finishing second at 150 pounds in the Class 3 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships this past weekend at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
Post State Interview: Jaxson Shute, So.
Platte County sophomore Jaxson Shute the 120-pound state championship in the Class 3 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships this past weekend at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
Post State Interview: Charley Sims, Jr.
Platte County junior Charley Sims finished sixth at 115 pounds in the Class 2 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships this past weekend at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
Photos: Class 2 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships
Platte County sent three total state qualifiers to the Class 2 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships this past weekend at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.