Pair of Platte County relays post state’s fastest times of season at Ken Peek Invite
The fact Platte County coach Jerod Smith expressed the belief didn’t necessarily seem a shock. The fact that Jackson Goodale integrated with fellow seniors Adam Gisler, Ty Christopher and Adeboye Akande to deliver on the vision in such short order rewarded the faith in incredibly impressive fashion. The reconfigured lineup for Platte County’s 4×100-meter relay […]
Platte County reaches NKC Invitational final but loses for 2nd time this season to Kearney
Platte County closed the gap but ended up with increasing incentive to hope for a third matchup with Kearney this season. The Bulldogs scored twice in the first half and held on for a 2-1 win in Saturday morning’s North Kansas City Invitational championship game at North Kansas City District Activities Complex in Kansas City. […]
Platte County’s bid for 4th straight conference title likely ends with loss to Grain Valley
During a program-defining stretch of seasons, Platte County ended up on the right side of many tight consequential duals. Grain Valley reversed that trend in cruel fashion Monday afternoon at Platte County High School, staging a comeback in singles to earn a 5-4 victory. The Eagles all but assured the Suburban Conference White Division title […]
Kearney’s lone unearned run holds up in pitcher’s dual between top district contenders
Brennan McLaughlin turned in a career-best pitching performance in a crucial scenario against rival Kearney. However, an unearned run resulted in Platte County’ star senior taking the loss Friday night. The Bulldogs held on for a 1-0 victory at Kearney High School in an important result for upcoming seeding of the Class 5 District 8 […]
Bertram, Cavan shine in dominant 3-set sweep of Raytown
Platte County senior Bryton Bertram continued a recent run of strong play at the net, posting a match-high 10 kills in Monday’s Suburban Conference White Division sweep of Raytown at Pirate Fieldhouse. The Pirates rolled to a 25-11, 25-18, 25-13 victory. Combined with a loss to Lee’s Summit North two nights later, Platte County’s inaugural […]
Platte County goes low at Fred Arbanas, then reclaims “Bragging Rights” trophy
Platte County continues to post strong team scores, regardless of lineup combination. Setting up for a strong postseason run, the Pirates were third overall in Monday’s 23-team Klint Andrews Memorial Tournament at Fred Arbanas Golf Course in Kansas City. “We had a pretty solid day out on the course,” Platte County coach Trevor Short said. […]
Photos: Grain Valley 5, Platte County 4
Grain Valley staged a comeback in singles to earn a 5-4 dual victory over Platte County on Monday at Platte County High School.
Relays help Platte County finish in tie for 6th in team standings of inaugural KC Relays
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — On the strength of traditional and non-traditional relays, Platte County ended up with an impressive team finish in the inaugural Kansas City Relays, held Saturday at Blue Springs South High School. The Pirates racked up 43 points, matching Ladue Horton Watkins, in a meet that brought schools from nearly a dozen […]
Photos: Kansas City Relays (boys)
Platte County competed in the inaugural Kansas City Relays on Saturday at Blue Springs South High School in Blue Springs.
Photos: Kansas City Relays (girls)
Platte County took a partial team to the Kansas City Relays on Saturday at Blue Springs South High School in Blue Springs.