Author: Ross Martin

Individual berths secured, Platte County sets sights on 1st state semifinal appearance

Some day questions might come up about the best team in program history. With the possibility still ahead, Platte County might have distinct and defensible arguments between lineups in an ongoing memorable two-year stretch. The Pirates’ 6-0 shutout of Grain Valley in Wednesday’s Class 2 District 8 championship dual at Platte County High School sends […]

Mitchell making most of available time comes away with 800 school record at conference

Sisely Mitchell embraced the unique opportunity. Preparing for potentially the final start of her career in an 800-meter race, Platte County’s senior record-setting star went with a plan to set the school record and accomplished the feat in impressive fashion. The Suburban Conference White Division Championships concluded on Friday evening with a handful of events […]

Currence uses rare split-day schedule of conference meet to set 800 school record

Occasionally, a bit of a wait can pay off in a big way. Platte County senior Connor Currence took advantage of a rare opportunity to fully recharge and take a full run at a coveted school record. He claimed the individual title in the 800-meter race Friday during a split Suburban Conference White Division Championships […]

Photos: Class 4 District 4

Platte County finished fourth in the Class 4 District 4 meet Monday on the Posse Course at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville with three individuals qualifying for state.

Back-to-back wins set Platte County up for showdown rematch with Grain Valley

Unlike the previous meeting, Platte County didn’t waste any time in a matchup with Belton on Thursday at Pirate Stadium. Platte County did all the scoring in the first half on the way to a 3-0 victory on senior night. During pregame, coaches and teammates honored four starters playing their final home game in a […]

Combined no-hitter from Rawlings, Wormington locks up conference championship

Platte County emphatically beat Grain Valley on Monday to make a Suburban Conference White Division title essentially a formality but then locked up the crown in truly memorable fashion. In Wednesday’s road game at Belton, Platte County junior Owen Rawlings and senior JP Wormington combined for a no-hitter in a 9-1 victory. Rawlings struck out […]

Photos: Platte County 3, Belton 0

Platte County scored all three goals in the first half of a Suburban Conference White Division matchup with Belton on Thursday at Pirate Stadium.

Platte County clips Savannah in memorable final home dual for seniors

Inclement weather forced cancelation of the expected senior night dual and postponed the festivities to Monday. Forced to break from a normal tradition, Platte County faced a tougher-than-normal competition while celebrating the careers and contributions of Gavin Nichols, Aaron Vaughan, Daniel Bunge, Quentin Miller and Jacob Isaacson. The circumstances made the 5-4 victory over visiting […]