Depth, development have Platte County in position to compete for conference title
Platte County sits on the brink of claiming a Suburban Conference White Division championship on the strength of a deep roster making up for lack of experience with sheer numbers and developing talent. On Wednesday night, Grain Valley won five of six total matches in a dual at Grain Valley North Middle School, but the […]
Platte County winter signing ceremony honors 6 who played big part in program superlatives
Platte County’s first signing ceremony of the school year included six seniors who have combined to help bring the Pirates seven state trophies and unprecedented individual all-state honors. On Tuesday evening, family, friends, coaches and community members congregated inside Pirate Fieldhouse to celebrate the college choices of volleyball players Kendall Johnson (Illinois-Springfield) and Tatianna Murray […]
Postgame Interview: Haley Barlow, Jr., G
Platte County junior guard Haley Barlow scored three points and added four rebounds and two steals in a 38-34 win over Kearney on Thursday at Kearney High School.
Photos: Platte County 48, Grain Valley 25
Platte County came away with a 48-25 win in Suburban Conference White Division action against Grain Valley in a dual Wednesday at Grain Valley North Middle School in Grain Valley.
Photos: Pirate Hall of Fame Induction and Winter Signing Ceremony
Platte County hosted a signing ceremony for six college-bound seniors and inducted Molley (Scanlon) Burns, Barrett Martens and Gena Puckett into the Pirate Hall of Fame on Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Photos: 52nd Annual Platte County Invitational
Platte County finished second out of 16 teams in the final standings of the 52nd annual Platte County Invitational this past weekend at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Fernandez, Shute wrap up individual titles at home tournament for 2nd-place Pirates
The hosts led for much of the two-day 52nd annual Platte County Invitational this past weekend. Seeking the first team title since 2018, Platte County ended up without enough finalists, although freshman Jaxson Shute (106 pounds) and senior Jake Fernandez (215 pounds) earned individual titles. Still, the Pirates turned in a promising performance despite a […]
Photos: Platte County 64, Winnetonka 63
Platte County held on for a 64-63 upset of then-No. 8 ranked Winnetonka in a nonconference matchup Thursday at Pirate Fieldhouse.
Platte County continues to roll, passes back-to-back tests to back state ranking
Facing the most substantial test of mettle in a month, Platte County started strong, delivered critical responses late and pulled away for a 54-43 win over Suburban Conference White Division rival Grain Valley on Tuesday at Pirate Fieldhouse. Outside of struggles at the free throw line, the Pirates were efficient on offense and hit 8 […]
Post Tournament Interview: Jake Fernandez, Sr.
Platte County senior Jake Fernandez won the 215-pound individual title, helping the Pirates place second in the 52nd annual Platte County Invitational this past weekend at Pirate Fieldhouse.