Platte County 200-medley relay sets season-best during Raytown’s Eubank Invitational
Platte County ended up in the tougher of two divisions in Friday’s Eubank Invitational at the Raytown Schools Wellness Center. The Pirates also used entries mostly on off events for swimmers but still found success. Finishing fourth out of six teams in the Blue Division, Platte County won the 200-yard medley relay, while senior stars […]
Late red card issued to Belton goalkeeper provides winning lifeline to Platte County
Any issued red card provides the opportunity to alter a match. Rarely, do the circumstances turn so abruptly and decisively. Playing a third game in three days, Platte County came up with the tying and winning goals in a 3-2 victory in a matter of just minutes after the head referee sent off Belton goalkeeper […]
Platte County takes time to honor seniors with shutout of Kearney
Platte County took some extra time to ensure a 9-0 sweep of Kearney then honored six seniors, including the four in the current dual lineup, in a ceremony Thursday at Platte County High School. The Pirates had plenty to celebrate with a mostly inexperienced roster seemingly in position to have a strong postseason. Improving to […]
Photos: Highway 92 Showdown
Platte County finished third out of four teams in the annual Highway 92 Showdown with Smithville, Kearney and Excelsior Springs on Wednesday at The Posse Course at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville.
Platte County powers way past Belton, Raytown only for Fort Osage to snap win streak
Platte County’s week started and ended in diametric fashion. Monday’s convincing win over Belton appeared to maintain notable momentum, but Fort Osage’s walkoff 6-5 victory in Thursday’s Suburban Conference White Division matchup in Independence created some questions heading into the final four games of the regular season. The Pirates still own a 15-6 record but […]
Platte County honors 4 seniors in dual ahead of conference, postseason stretch
Platte County honored four seniors and put each into the lineup for the final home dual of the season Thursday at Shiloh Springs Golf Course. Staley held on for a two-stroke win with a 208 team total thanks to posting the second, third and fourth lowest individual scores on the nine-hole setup. However, the Pirates’ […]
Photos: Platte County 3, Belton 2
Platte County came back late for a 3-2 win over Belton in Suburban Conference White Division action Wednesday at Pirate Stadium.
Platte County’s conference title hopes dashed but focus remains on postseason push
Platte County might no longer have a chance to extend an impressive streak, but the optimism to make a late season run remains. The close of this past week included losses to Truman and Belton, which remains in sole possession of first in the Suburban Conference White Division. Likely needing to win both or at […]
Photos: Platte County 9, Kearney 0
Platte County came away with a 9-0 nonconference shutout of Kearney on Senior Day this past Thursday at Platte County High School.
Postgame Interview: Aidan Murray, Sr., D
Platte County senior defender Aidan Murray scored a tying goal in what ended up a 3-2 victory against Belton on Wednesday at Pirate Stadium.