Habel’s awkward goal lifts Platte County to tight win in home opener

Cameron Habel went into the air just hoping to make contact — any contact. In the end, Platte County’s junior midfielder used part of his right leg — maybe the shin — to awkwardly send the ball toward the net. He eventually celebrated his first goal of the season, just as much entertained as surprised […]

Photos: Pirate Invitational

Platte County senior Ella Green took medalist honors to help the host team finish fourth overall in the Pirate Invitational on Monday at Shiloh Springs Golf Course.

Platte County celebrates seniors after all 3 play starring role in conference win

Intermittent rain showers could not dampen the festivities Monday afternoon. The overcast skies and precipitation were a dreary backdrop to an otherwise memorable senior night for the Platte County trio of Haley Schank, Kennady Carrel and Maddie Nickell. All three played a key role in the Pirates’ 10-0, five-inning win over William Chrisman at Platte […]

Postgame Interview: Haley Schank, Sr., RF

Platte County senior rightfielder Haley Schank went 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBIs and two runs scored in a 10-0 win over William Chrisman on Monday at Platte County High School.

Postgame Interview: Dayton Doll, Sr., RB

Platte County senior running back Dayton Doll ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns plus a receiving score in a 49-20 win over Washburn Rural on Friday at Pirate Stadium.

Postgame Interview: Caden McGhee, Sr., S

Platte County senior safety Caden McGhee tied for the team lead in tackles with seven to go with one for loss and a forced fumble in a 49-20 win over Washburn Rural on Friday at Pirate Stadium.

Doll, Seymour both rush for more than 100 yards in another dominant Platte County win

The disappointment and optimism from an undefeated start both involve not playing up to full potential yet. Platte County again self-imposed challenges in a rare interstate matchup Friday night at Pirate Stadium. The Pirates fell behind for a second straight week because of an early turnover and directly supplied a pair of touchdowns to Washburn […]

Platte County reaches semifinals of Winnetonka Invitational to cap strong bounceback week

Platte County played seven matches this past week and lost just once, finding a way to decisively move back above .500 while navigating the busiest portion of the schedule. The Pirates went 3-1-1 and reached the semifinals of the Winnetonka Invitational on Saturday, capping a solid bounce back from the previous weekend’s difficult tournament in […]