Platte County captures program’s elusive 4th state title in dominant fashion
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Platte County’s seniors packed tight at the middle of Faurot Field and impatiently waited for a moment more than two decades in the making. The Class 5 state championship trophy finally reached the players and the celebration commenced, starting on the turf but ultimately moving to the brick wall surrounding the playing […]
Photos: Lafayette (St. Joseph) 44, Platte County 35
Platte County lost a Winnetonka Invitational semifinal 44-35 against Lafayette (St. Joseph) on Thursday night at Winnetonka High School in Kansas City.
Platte County ready to build on last year’s exciting team trophy chase at state
Platte County went from third place at Class 3 District 4 to nearly capturing an elusive team trophy the following weekend. With nine total state qualifiers, the Pirates made a memorable charge in the Class 3 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships but ultimately ended up just a few results shy of finishing in the top four of […]
Photos: Fans/cheerleaders/dancers from MICDS game
A few photos of the surrounding atmosphere from Platte County’s 44-30 Class 5 state semifinal victory over MICDS on Saturday at Pirate Stadium.
Class 5 Show-Me Bowl Breakdown: Platte County (13-0) vs. Helias (12-1)
In two previous trips to the state championship game under coach Bill Utz, Platte County went in as an acknowledged underdog with a blemished record against a daunting opponent. The Pirates were overwhelmed in both instances — 49-0 against Webb City in the 2019 Class 4 Show-Me Bowl and 42-7 against Jackson the following year […]
Platte County’s pair of 2nd-year seniors bring state experience to deep lineup
With the deepest roster in program history, Platte County hopes to fill all 14 spots in the lineup for the first time in program history, especially during the season’s pivotal points. The Pirates have 12 wrestlers with significant experience and a pair of freshmen with significant youth experience — a rarity in the program’s first […]
Postgame Interview: Lane Webb, Sr., WR
Platte County senior wide receiver Lane Webb scored a 20-yard touchdown on his only catch in a 44-30 win over MICDS in Saturday’s Class 5 state semifinal at Pirate Stadium.
Postgame Interview: Archie Wesley, Sr., DE
Platte County senior defensive end Archie Wesley recorded three tackles and a forced fumble in a 44-30 win over MICDS in Saturday’s Class 5 state quarterfinal at Pirate Stadium.
Unique group of contributors looks to collectively fill void Hays leaves behind
Platte County didn’t lose from a roster that produced a sixth straight Suburban Conference title and a strong contingent of qualifiers for the Class 1 MSHSAA Swimming and Diving Championships. However, replacing one of the two most decorated swimmers in program history provides an obvious challenge, and the Pirates have a unique collection of contributors […]
Platte County uses turnovers to turn back MICDS in Class 5 semifinal
Right after seemingly coming up with the needed defensive stop, MICDS instead compounded the deficit and never recovered. Platte County seniors Brock Fowler and Trevor Hay came up with a pair of interceptions in a span of just seven snaps early in the third quarter and turned both into quick scores in what ended up […]