Green becomes Platte County’s 2nd 4-time state qualifer, while Handke makes cut at districts
Ella Green didn’t add to her tournament victory total but certainly looks primed to end an accomplished career in memorable fashion. On Monday, Platte County’s star senior shot an 11-over 83 at Eagles’ Landing Golf Course in Belton to place second in Class 3 District 4. She became the second four-time state qualifier in program […]
Photos: Raytown 1, Platte County 0, OT
Raytown scored the only goal in the 81st minute of a sudden-death 1-0 victory in Suburban Conference White Division play Monday at Pirate Stadium.
Postgame Interview: Trevor Hay, Sr., FS
Platte County senior safety Trevor Hay recorded two interceptions and returned both for touchdowns in addition to two tackles and a pass breakup in a 77-7 win over Truman on Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County unable to fend off Raytown after scoreless regulation
Platte County put forth an effort Monday night showing off a potential needed formula for grinding out wins at this point in a volatile season. Raytown mostly dominated the offensive chances in a Suburban Conference White Division matchup, but the Pirates appeared in position to sustain momentum after both teams went scoreless in regulation at […]
Postgame Interview: Adam Gisler, Jr., RB
Platte County junior running back Adam Gisler ran for 65 yards and scored touchdowns on two of his three carries in a 77-7 win over Truman on Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Pirates have a Hay day in homecoming victory over Truman
Trevor Hay looked like a player used to running with the ball in his hands, even if opportunities have been limited in recent years. A versatile quarterback in youth football, Platte County’s senior free safety returned not one but both of his interceptions for touchdowns during an overwhelmingly dominant first half Friday night at Pirate […]
Platte County comes up just short of home invitational title, continues development
Platte County knows and understands the strength of a small but top-end-talented roster, and the focus doesn’t have to revolve around winning. Instead, the Pirates continue to seek out ways to develop all the swimmers and try to build for the future. Even without top-end stars in all preferred events, Platte County came up just […]
Platte County celebrates 5 seniors to cap 3-win week showing off rebuilt roster’s forged potential
More often than preferred this season, Platte County saw how one bad set can fuel an opponent’s comeback. The Pirates have slowly built up experience for a roster with multiple newcomers, including some tough lessons in navigating a top-tier schedule. The payoff might have been evident in Monday’s nonconference victory over Kearney to end a […]
Photos: Platte County 8, Grain Vally 7, 9 innings
Platte County came back for an 8-7 win in nine innings over Class 5 No. 1-ranked Grain Valley on Monday at Platte County High School.
Platte County’s run of state qualifiers continues with McBratney in singles; Fish, Kaser in doubles
Platte County senior Maggie McBratney and the Pirates’ doubles team of senior Lily Fish and sophomore Ellie Kaser ended up as Class 2 District 8 runnersup Thursday at Platte County High School. The two concluding losses weren’t nearly as important as a pair of earlier results. All three players became first-time Class 2 MSHSAA Tennis […]