Platte County must replace two seniors but brings back 4 with varsity experience
For the first time in a long time, Platte County can’t rely on following the lead of an established or presumptive No. 1 player to lead the way. The Pirates do have four experienced players to build this year’s lineup around but might have to earn success through solid, collective efforts after the graduation of […]
Platte County brings back plenty of experienced talent but must replace key components
Platte County’s season ended last spring with a loss in the Class 3 District 8 semifinals. The Pirates ended up one win shy of at least a .500 record but mostly successful season when considering the cumulative circumstances. Needing to replace a large senior class that included on of the most prolific scorers in program […]
Platte County ready to recapture state championship form after up-and-down season
Platte County’s defense of the second state title in program history didn’t go as planned. Despite consistently showing flashes of potential, the Pirates mostly alternated streaks of successes and struggles and finished 18-19 overall after a loss to Smithville the Class 5 District 8 semifinals. Now, Platte County again brings high expectations into this season […]
Only 2 of 6 starters return from best team in Platte County’s program history
Coming off the most successful season by virtually any measure, Platte County enters this season with more replacements than returning starters, but don’t expect a lack of confidence. The Pirates not only bring back senior No. 1 Gavin Nichols but also can start to talk about program tradition as a reason for optimism. Platte County […]
Platte County’s dream season hits premature end with upset loss in district semifinals
KEARNEY, Mo. — Even under dire circumstances, Platte County found a way to create glimmers of hope in a Class 5 District 8 semifinal on Friday night. For a second time this season, Kearney’s zone defense caused problems start to finish, but this time around, the Pirates couldn’t complete a comeback at Kearney High School. […]
Photos: Kearney 37, Platte County 33
Platte County’s season came to an end in a 37-33 loss to Kearney in the Class 5 District 8 semifinals Friday night at Kearney High School.
Photos: Smithville 55, Platte County 48
Platte County’s season came to an end with a 55-48 loss to Smithville in a Class 5 District 8 first round game Thursday at Winnetonka High School in Kansas City.
Platte County’s season ends in district opener with Vignery out due to illness
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Platte County spent the better part of two weeks trying to adjust playing time and roles in the wake of a critical injury. In the end, none of the preparations mattered. The Pirates encountered a scenario both unlikely and devastatingly difficult to endure with senior star guard Judah Vignery unavailable for […]
Burnett finishes 6th at 125 pounds to become 4th in program history to medal at state
COLUMBIA, Mo. — EmmaLyn Burnett held herself to high standards, even as she continued rapid development in a relatively limited amount of time. The sixth-place medal Platte County’s third-year senior collected Saturday night at Mizzou Arena will mean more with increased reflection, but she didn’t shy away from expressing some disappointment after going from the […]
Fernandez’s 2nd state title, 5 total medalists fuel Platte County’s surge to 5th place as a team
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The pieces started to fall into place Saturday morning, and a wave of momentum suddenly put a storybook finish in play. Platte County made a charge up the team standings of the Class 3 MSHSAA Wrestling Championships but ultimately ended up just a few results shy of finishing in the top four, […]