Offensive inconsistency plagues Platte County in 2 more conference losses
Platte County likely sits at the final crossroads of a thus far unpredictable season. The Pirates must find a way to respond after back-to-back losses at home this week in an increasingly formidable closing stretch. On Tuesday, Platte County led Grain Valley for much of the first half at Pirate Fieldhouse but lost touch after […]
Platte County sees late lead slip away in 2OT loss to conference frontrunner
No one moment stood out as the obvious deciding factor. Instead, a collection of Platte County’s missed opportunities compounded in a 62-59 victory for Grain Valley in double overtime on Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse. The Eagles overcame a nine-point deficit early in the fourth quarter to take the lead in late regulation but had to […]
Depth powers Platte County to 7th straight team conference title
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Most of the swimmers and definitely head coach Britt Johnson knew the situation before the final race, but no one wanted to celebrate early. Platte County went into the concluding 400-yard freestyle relay Saturday afternoon’s Suburban Conference White Division Championships at Henley Aquatic Center with the team title mathematically wrapped up with […]
Photos: Grain Valley 52, Platte County 40
Platte County lost 52-40 to Grain Valley in a Suburban Conference White Division matchup Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Photos: Grain Valley 62, Platte County 59, 2OT
Grain Valley overcame a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter and went on to a 62-59 win in double overtime against Platte County on Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Platte County finishes unbeaten conference title run with blowout of Truman
If Isaiah Seymour wrestled the final match of his career, Platte County’s selfless senior went out giving every bit of effort available until the final second. Seymour came away with a well-earned decision victory in the 150-pound match of Thursday’s regular season finale, which resulted in a 58-15 dual win over Truman. The deciding point […]
Photos: Suburban Conference White Division Championships
Platte County won the team title in the Suburban Conference White Division Championships held Saturday at Henley Aquatic Center in Independence.
Platte County dominates Truman, officially locks up conference title share
The proceedings were a mere formality, but that didn’t track from the impact of the result. Platte County finished out the regular season with a 65-10 dual victory over Truman on Thursday at Pirate Fieldhouse. The result officially locked up the Pirates’ share of the Suburban Conference White Division title, which split three ways this […]
Platte County splits pair of conference games while continuing quest for continuity
Platte County continues to show almost equal parts potential and frustration, but clearly, the fight remains for a roster forging ahead together. On Friday night, the Pirates avenged a prior loss behind the high-scoring trio of seniors Jaden Peterson and Anthony Morrison and junior point guard Jayden Martin just three days after dropping an almost […]
Platte County smothers Fort Osage behind high-scoring trio
Platte County locked down on defense to build a comfortable halftime lead and then efficiently created offense when the pace quickened after the break. Fort Osage attempted to speed up the action in the second half of Tuesday’s Suburban Conference White Division matchup at Pirate Fieldhouse with unsuccessful results. The Pirates pulled away for a […]