Stone comes off bench to provide spark for Platte County in season-opening win
A quick review revealed Lauren Stone’s name went into the official scorebook before Tuesday’s season-opener against Savannah. Once a question mark to play due to a minor knee injury, Platte County’s versatile senior guard did not check-in until the second quarter but provided exactly what the shorthanded coaching staff needed. She took turns with junior […]
Photos: Platte County 44, MICDS 30
Platte County advanced to the Class 5 Show-Me Bowl with a 44-30 victory over MICDS in a state semifinal Saturday at Pirate Stadium.
Photos: Platte County 54, Savannah 41
Platte County opened the season with a 54-41 nonconference victory over Savannah on Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Platte County set to open season shorthanded, build identity through challenging schedule
Rick Hodge might not have a full look at this year’s roster, making any questions to answer or expectations difficult to determine. Especially early in the season, Platte County’s veteran coach plans to focus rotations around six returners while waiting for reinforcements to arrive after the football team’s deep playoff run ends. However, the challenge […]
Postgame Interview: Rocco Marriott, Jr., QB
Platte County Junior quarterback Rocco Marriott ran for touchdowns and added one through the air in a 35-0 win over Webb City in a Class 5 state quarterfinal at Cardinal Stadium in Webb City.
Postgame Interview: Cole Johnson, Jr., DL
Platte County junior defensive lineman Cole Johnson recorded two tackles plus one for loss, a half sack and forced fumble in a 35-0 win over Webb City in a Class 5 state quarterfinal Friday night at Cardinal Stadium in Webb City.
Platte County posts rare shutout against Webb City to power way into state semifinals
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Rocco Marriott bought time in another display of increased pocket presence. Tres Baskerville did the rest of the work to put a punctuation on a historic victory. Two of Platte County’s junior offensive stars connected on what looked like an ordinary pass play late in the third quarter of Friday night’s […]
Platte County looks to stay on the rise, end playoff drought
With increased success comes implied expectations. Platte County brings back the top three scorers from last winter with an obvious chance to sustain consistency and make another run at ending a lengthy playoff drought. The Pirates have totaled 39 wins over the past two seasons in a notable resurgence under coach Eric Mitchell but understand […]
Keith, Gutshall cap decorated careers in fitting fashion
With four more all-state medals and four improved school records to match, Deacon Gutshall and Palmer Keith fittingly punctuated the two most decorated careers in program history. Platte County’s senior stars made requisite use of the final meet of their career, but junior Jack Hokanson also made the consolation final in both of his individual […]
Platte County spoils expected competitive clash, routs St. Pius X for district title
A quiet confidence in the leader slowly crescendoed into a resoundingly significant result on gameday. In a much-anticipated matchup, Platte County never trailed in Friday’s Class 5 District 8 championship matchup between two teams ranked in the top three of the final Missouri Media Poll of the regular season. The Pirates pulled away early and […]