Post Dual Interview: Gavin Nichols, Sr.
Platte County senior Gavin Nichols recorded a victory at No. 1 singles and teamed with junior Hayden Cook in comeback win at No. 1 doubles to help the Pirates to a 5-4 victory over Liberty North on Tuesday at Platte County High School.
Distance units shine for Platte County on way to earning share of Falcon Relays team title
In a meet format that should favor strong relays, Platte County mostly took the opposite approach in winning a share of the team title Friday night. The Pirates bunched individual results in both hurdles races and multiple field events to finish atop the final standings of Staley’s Falcon Relays at North Kansas City District Activities […]
Platte County uses 10 runners to put together 7 top-3 units at Falcon Relays
Not all the pieces were in inventory and there still might be too many. Platte County seems to have a beneficial depth issue based off winning the team title in Staley’s Falcon Relays on Friday night at North Kansas City District Activities Complex. The meet only includes three individual running events plus field events, providing […]
Chandler comes up clutch to help Platte County end losing skid
The big hit finally came, even if the moment arrived after another potentially deflating development. Mired in a losing streak most recently extended through missed opportunities, Platte County went from one out away from a victory to losing the lead in the top of the seventh inning of Monday’s nonconference game with Smithville The Pirates […]
Platte County can’t hold early lead in loss to rival Smithville
SMITHVILLE, Mo. — Through four games, Platte County has shown ability to compete with every opponent — all likely to have solid records this season. However, the Pirates continue to search for their first win. Most recently, Platte County held a lead for the first time this season only to see Smithville pull away for […]
Photos: Smithville 3, Platte County 1
Platte County held an early lead but lost 3-1 to Smithville in a nonconference matchup Wednesday at Smithville High School.
Filger medals in 3 events, set PRs in both hurdle races to start senior season
LIBERTY, Mo. — Ava Filger came back for her final season planning to make improvements. Consider the Platte County senior pacing to make significant strides this spring after strong season-opening performances in the Ron Ives Invitational on Friday at Liberty High School. She earned a trio of medals, finishing as runnerup in the 300 hurdles […]
Photos: Ron Ives Invitational (Boys)
The Platte County boys finished tied for 10th out of 17 teams in the season-opening Ron Ives Invitational on Friday at Liberty High School in Liberty.
Despite notable absences, Platte County’s relays look strong in season-opening meet
LIBERTY, Mo. — Even minus a few expected standout pieces, Platte County managed to cobble together a quartet of runners to turn in a solid debut in the 4×400-meter relay during the Ron Ives Invitational on Friday night at Liberty High School. The majority of a school-record-setting unit returns this year, but only juniors Josh […]
Hendee’s strong round leads Platte County to 4th in season-opening tournament
Of Platte County’s four returners with varsity experience, only three made the lineup for the season-opening Winnetonka Invitational last Wednesday at Hodge Park Golf Course, and only two factored in the final team score. Yet, the Pirates finished fourth out of 13 teams in the final standings, showing off an intriguing blend of promise and […]