Platte County’s chase for Stampede medals comes up short on Day 2
Platte County went into KC Stampede plenty tested, but a third straight deep tournament concluded with overall disappointing results. The Pirates advanced five wrestlers to the second day of championship bracket competition, but all missed out on medals. The top eight in each bracket finished on the podium, and wrestlers needed to either reach the […]
Johnson posts 3 different state cuts during successful week
Mackenzie Johnson capped a busy week with a memorable showing in the Platte County Invitational. One of two standout sophomores, Johnson posted a pair of Class 1 MSHSAA Swimming and Diving Championships consideration times in the 500-yard freestyle and 200-yard individual medley at Platte County Community Center North. That gives her three state qualifying cuts […]
Stevens’ late 3-pointers provided final lead change in win over Belton
Even after some early struggles, Braiden Stevens went up with confidence, even if the 3-point attempt looked a bit off balance. Platte County’s junior guard knocked in a pair of shots from beyond the arc on back-to-back possessions, the second providing the final lead change in Tuesday’s Suburban Conference White Division matchup with Belton at […]
Photos: Platte County Triangular
Platte County hosted Kearney and Belton in a triangular meet Wednesday at Platte County Community Center North.
Platte County shows mettle, nearly upends Benton with late comeback
Faced with a daunting deficit against a consistently successful program, Platte County didn’t fold but instead found validation. Benton needed a late comeback to come away with a very-well earned 60-57 victory Monday night at Pirate Fieldhouse. The Cardinals (4-1) did so after senior star Andrea Simmons fouled out with 16 points and a lead […]
Photos: Platte County 58, Belton 55
Platte County came back for a 58-55 win over Belton in a Suburban Conference White Division matchup Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Postgame Interview: Braiden Stevens, Jr., G
Platte County junior guard Braiden Stevens hit four 3-pointers and finished with 14 points in a 58-55 victory over Belton on Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Platte County medals 5, places 7th out of 35 teams at Council Bluffs Classic
Platte County’s Taylore Lavery hopes a breakout performance changes the trajectory of a short career. A second-year senior, Lavery made a strong run to a fourth-place finish at 125 pounds in the Council Bluffs Classic this past Friday and Saturday at Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Pirates medaled five total and finished seventh […]
Pair of Platte County freshmen record important wins in season-opening dual
With about half the expected lineup unavailable, Reggie Burress didn’t take any chances on the outcome of the season-opener. Platte County’s veteran coach heavily lead into two promising freshmen in big spots, and Cade Crawford and Hank Marriott came through with victories essential to a 51-27 victory over visiting William Chrisman in Wednesday’s dual at […]
Photos: Platte County 66, William Chrisman 12
Platte County won three of five head-to-head matches in a 66-12 win over William Chrisman in a Suburban Conference White Division dual Wednesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.