Andrew Johnson lowers 3,200 school record again in win at Bill Summa Invitational
Andrew Johnson always goes into big races with a plan, and for the majority of an accomplished career, he rarely disappoints. On Saturday, Platte County’s bonafide senior long-distance star continued to enhance his legacy. He pulled away from an elite field in the 3,200-meter race at the Bill Summa Invitational at William Chrisman High School […]
Photos: Platte County 4, Grain Valley 0
Platte County used three pitchers in a 4-0 shutout of Grain Valley in a Suburban Conference White Division matchup Friday at Platte County High School.
Platte County rattles off 3 straight wins in surge to start conference play
Critical offense coming from players who just made a gamechanging defensive play can feel fitting. On Friday night, Platte County sophomore rightfielder Rocco Marriott and senior catcher Tyler Stearns combined on an inning-ending double play and then immediately provided the Pirates with a go-ahead run — the only one needed in what ended up a […]
Platte County continues strong start, repeats as Branson Doubles Invitational team champion
The graduation of four senior starters leads to the necessity of retooling doubles teams. Platte County looks pretty well set at this point in the season, evidenced while capturing the Branson Doubles Invitational title for a second straight year. The Pirates finished top two in all four individual flights Friday at Branson High School with […]
Platte County’s 1st 2 wins of season come in dominant conference efforts
Platte County needed the results, regardless of the opponents. The Pirates opened Suburban Conference play with back-to-back dominant wins this past week, including an 8-1 triumph over visiting William Chrisman on Thursday at Pirate Stadium. After suffering four straight losses to strong competition to open the season, Platte County remained committed to finding continuity for […]
Knickman/Gentilia team up in medal-winning performance at home invitational
Platte County appears to have a new No. 1 in the lineup, but veteran coach Trevor Short continues to assess a deep group of potential contributors in the early part of what ultimately ends up being a short season. The Pirate Scramble Invitational provided a perfect opportunity Monday at Shiloh Springs Golf Course. Each team […]
Photos: Platte County 8, William Chrisman 1
Platte County scored five times in the first half and held on for an 8-1 win in Suburban Conference White Division play over William Chrisman on Thursday at Pirate Stadium.
Postgame Interview: Tyler Stearns, Sr., C
Platte County senior catcher Tyler Stearns went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs in a 4-0 win over Grain Valley on Friday at Platte County High School.
Postgame Interview: Marissa Orellana, Sr., MF
Platte County senior midfielder Marissa Orellana recorded a goal and an assist in an 8-1 win over William Chrisman on Thursday at Pirate Stadium.
Photos: Platte County 5, Liberty North 4
Platte County held on for a 5-4 nonconference victory over Liberty North on Tuesday at Platte County High School.