Platte County must replace bulk of last year’s scoring in effort to earn playoff return
Platte County’s chase of a playoff return continues minus eight starters in a second straight season of attrition that requires an obvious rebuild. Last fall, the Pirates lost in the district title game for a third time in four years, dropping a matchup to eventual Class 3 state campion Kansas City East. An eight-player senior […]
Platte County’s unique roster attrition leaves plenty of options for this year’s lineup
Two all-state cornerstones led Platte County’s lineup for three straight years, but this year’s roster includes a promising collection of contributors hoping to provide a collective replacement. The Pirates finished 10th in the final standings of the Class 4 MSHSAA Cross Country Championships last fall — the best showing since coming in eighth back in […]
With 5 back from fastest team in program history, Platte County aims to maintain run of success
At first assessment, Platte County’s task of replacing the top two runners in the fastest collective lineup in program history looks daunting, especially on a somewhat surprising but rewarding team runnerup finish in the Class 4 MSHSAA Cross County Championships. Yet, the Pirates return half of the all-state performers and with intention to continue the […]
Platte County running into increased expectations for deep, talented group of returners
Platte County can’t avoid the expectations that comes with a roster filled with talented returners who were frustratingly close to a deep postseason run a year ago. The key for this year’s Pirates centers on making improvements and absorbing the full effort of a slate of opponents looking to prevent them from realizing the potential. […]
McBratney, Fish the only returning starters for Platte County after last year’s historic season
The expectations have changed to the point that a massive roster overhaul doesn’t dampen expectations — internally or externally. Platte County goes into this season minus four graduated seniors and the player who opened 2023 at No. 4 not back from a devastating knee injury expected to keep her out the entire season. The Pirates […]
Platte County set to revamp supporting cast around star senior
Platte County senior Ella Green enters her final season with a chance to make more program history as the unquestioned No. 1 at the top of a roster otherwise made of equal parts experience and youth looking to earn a team return to the MSHSAA Golf Championships. After finishing second in the Suburban Conference White […]
Keith, Gutshall set to finalize careers as 2 of best in program history
Platte County didn’t have any seniors on last year’s roster, allowing for optimism to see additional results from a pair of senior stars and the development of strong contributors. Deacon Gutshall and Palmer Keith enter the final season of their already accomplished careers with a chance to put the finishing touches on an undeniable legacy. […]
Platte County needs to rebuild around pair of standout returners
Since taking the helm six years ago, Callie Peoples has racked up more than 100 wins and consistently put Platte County in position for postseason success. Her biggest challenge thus far might await this season. Platte County brings back only two starters — junior pitcher Dani Salisbury and sophomore shortstop Bryli Seifert — after the […]
Focus remains on another playoff push despite high level of roster turnover
After losing a deep and talented senior class that came up one win short of a third state semifinal appearance in four years, plenty of motivation and opportunity awaits a limited number of returners and the deep list of hopefuls looking to write the next successful chapter for a consistently successful program. Platte County reached […]
Platte County places quartet of players on MHSBCA Class 5 all-state teams
After having no selections a year ago, Platte County placed four players on this year’s Class 5 Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association all-state teams after a 20-12 season. Platte County junior Dayton Doll earned first-team honors in the infield while senior Isaiah Smith (pitcher) and sophomore Brennan McLaughlin (infield) made the second team. Taylor […]