Platte County ready to chase conference title, big postseason goals in stretch run
Platte County doesn’t plan to let losses hinder development. Quite the opposite mindset exists for a roster short on varsity experience but long on expectations with the postseason approaching. Park Hill South handed the Pirates their second dual loss of the season in a cold and windy afternoon Tuesday in Riverside. The Panthers earned a […]
Schlake, Bullano’s recent school records prove out momentum in Platte County’s throwing program
Addy Schlake and Kelly Bullano kept up the momentum from recent school-record throws in different ways Thursday night. Platte County’s junior and freshman duo place second and sixth in the discus in the Bonner Springs Invitational while the Pirates came away with a team championship. Schlake posted a runnerup effort of 36.65 meters — her […]
Platte County celebrates senior night with all 7 members of class contributing to win
The plan called for all seven seniors to start, but the tension became an added element of intrigue on a celebratory Friday night. Platte County pulled away late for a 6-1 victory over Central (St. Joseph) and did so while utilizing nearly the entire roster. The Pirates opened pregame with senior night festivities and ultimately […]
Platte County back to .500 after beating Central, 2-1 showing at NKC Invitational
Under ideal circumstances, Brooklynne Jenni undoubtedly plays a bigger role in attack. Roster turnover and injuries have led to Platte County’s first-year junior transfer midfielder slotting into the defensive midfield role, but she continues to show a propensity for taking advantage of long-range strikes. The Pirates benefitted from her unique abilities in Monday’s bounceback 3-0 […]
Photos: Platte County 6, Central (St. Joseph 1)
Platte County pulled away late for a 6-1 nonconference victory over Central (St. Joseph) on Friday night at Platte County High School.
Postgame Interview: Brayden Carter, Sr., P
Platte County’s Brayden Carter started at second base on senior night and collected a hit in his only at-bat during a 6-1 win over Central (St. Joseph) on Friday at Platte County High School.
Photos: Platte County 8, Oak Park 1
Platte County swept the doubles matches and held on for an 8-1 nonconference win over Oak Park on Wednesday at Platte County High School.
Platte County shows improvement in tournament score at Klint Andrews Memorial Tournament
With the postseason down to days away, Platte County put up an encouraging performance in the rescheduled Clint Andrews Memorial Tournament even while debuting the ninth player used in the varsity lineup this season. The Pirates finished 18th out of 24 teams — mostly from Class 5 — but lowered the team score down to […]
Photos: Platte County 3, Central (St. Joseph) 0
Platte County recorded a shutout in a 3-0 nonconference victory over Central (St. Joseph) on Monday at Pirate Stadium.
Post Dual Interview: Daniel Bunge, Sr.
Platte County senior Daniel Bunge played a part in two individual victories to help the Pirates to an 8-1 win over Oak Park on Wednesday at Platte County High School.