Photos: Dick Burns Mat Classic

Platte County finished second out of 12 teams in the Dick Burns Mat Classic on Saturday at Bonner Springs High School in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Platte County’s defense clamps down to fuel blowout of Belton

The players might tire of hearing the message, but the results leave little room to argue. Platte County second-year coach Eric Mitchell continues to preach the overall benefits of solid defensive play, and once again, this proved true in what ended up a comfortable 63-31 victory over Belton on Friday night at Pirate Fieldhouse. At […]

Photos: Platte County 63, Belton 31

Platte County scored 25 unanswered points on the way to a 63-31 Suburban Conference White Division victory over Belton on Friday at Pirate Fieldhouse.

Photos: Platte County 58, Belton 54

Platte County juniors Jaden Peterson and Anthony Morrison scored 20 points each in a 58-54 Suburban Conference White Division win over Belton on Friday at Pirate Fieldhouse.

Postgame Interview: Addy Schlake, Jr., C

Platte County junior center Addy Schlake scored a season-high 15 points and added nine rebounds in a 63-31 victory over Belton on Friday night at Pirate Fieldhouse.

Morrison’s late free throws cinch 2nd conference win of season

Anthony Morrison seemingly used his eyes to direct the first of two critical free throws through the net. After at the kind roll around the rim, Platte County’s junior guard left no doubt on the second to re-establish a two-possession. Belton’s final possession in the closing minute resulted in a turnover, and Platte County senior […]

Platte County places 3 seniors on Class 5 all-state lists

Platte County’s bounceback 2023 season resulted in a trio of seniors earning selections on the Missouri Football Coaches Association (MFCA) Class 5 all-state lists. Muyonta Maxwell (offensive line) and Tucker McDowell (defensive line) both made the second team, while Seth Martin (linebacker) ended up on the third team. All three were first-time honorees. A three-year […]