.
@ChrisRuhnke1
threw 3 TD passes, including the go-ahead score midway through the 4Q to
@ColbyRollins02
, and
@_pcpirates
' made the lead standup in a monumental 24-21 C5 semifinal win over Webb City. Next up: state title game vs. Jackson (13-0):
That's a wrap. Thank you so much to all of you who helped make the past 4 years at The Citizen very special. I took some time to write a small goodbye. See you on the other side
Cool moment before yesterday’s
@PCWRESTLE
duals with
@g_davis19
serving as honorary captain. The senior 2020 Class 3 state qualifier is out this season while battling cancer.
#DavisByPin
My grandpa passed away today at the age of 90. He was a 1947 Platte City High School grad,
@PCHSTrack_Field
’s 1st state champion (pole vault, 1947), the school’s 1st state champ in any sport and a Pirate Hall of Famer. He was my hero and I miss him already
2 deaths this week in the Missouri wrestling community. 2 kids, way too young. We can’t know what others are struggling with if we don’t pay attention. Listen, be a friend, love each other. Keep
@bhs_grapplers
and
@WrestlingHelias
and their friends and family in your thoughts
Well, I officially have a kindergartener with
@PlatteCountyR3
schools — 31 years after I started kindergarten at PC in a building that no longer stands.
I’d like to formally announce I’ve signed with
@Citizen_CodyT
to provide coverage of
@_pcpirates
football this season starting with tomorrow’s jamboree. I’d like to thank my family for their support during my recruitment.
I know professional media organizations won’t officially recognize
@PCPrepsExtra
as “publication,” but this is an award-winning photo. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a better trophy shot than the one
@tanugent12
captured or the
@PCSoftball3
celebratory heel click. Just saying
I want to thank coach Utz and all of the
@_pcpirates
players and staff. You grant me access and insight every year that allows me to keep my sports reporter/photographer habit alive. I truly appreciate all of the opportunities to chronicle the journey and go along for the ride
The end hurt for
@_pcpirates
but it should hurt because you care and put all that you had in trying to reach a goal. Emotion is what makes high school football great and it’s why I keep coming back year after year.
For the 2nd time in 3 years,
@PCHSTrack_Field
boys are Class 4 District 8 champions. The Pirates girls finished a close 2nd to Kearney behind 3 individual championships for
@Haley_Jo_67
(200, 400, 4x4)
.
@_pcpirates
senior
@watson3garret
becomes program’s 3rd Bobby Bell award winner as top small school lineman/linebacker after senior season with 16 sacks. He joins Brian Koechner (2000) and
@Msmith2018
(2017) as winners of the award
Webb City ran for 234 yards in the 1st half with touchdown runs of 82 and 38. In the 2nd half,
@_pcpirates
held the Cardinals to 11 yards on the ground
Thank you to
@_pcpirates
players and staff for making me a part of their journey. I appreciate your willingness to include our coverage in your gameday experience. Truly a historic season for a storied program
On a tough night for
@_pcpirates
, junior
@NateWalls3232
with a cool moment on the season’s opening touchdown — a special teams fumble recovery in the back of the end zone
And just like that,
@PHTrojansFB
WR
@RonnieBell24
is committed to play football at Michigan. What a 2 weeks. Wins Simone, gets release from hoops LOI at Mo State, gets Michigan football offer and commits
.
@_pcpirates
record dominant 42-14 victory over Moberly in C4 quarterfinal behind 3 TD passes for
@tanner_clarkson
— 2 to
@devin1100
. PC (11-2) with 1st Class 4 semifinal berth in program history. Play at Webb City (13-0) next week
Not the trophy
@_pcpirates
wanted but it will
@some
day be a reminder of a good season featuring triumph, adversity and accomplishment. A lot of teams wish they had one
.
@PCWRESTLE
star
@E__Kar
now a two-time NJCAA finalist and a national champion. Run to title included 2 pins, a tech a decision and the major decision in the final
1⃣5⃣7⃣
REDEMPTION.
After falling short by just a point in last year's 157 title match, Iowa Central's Ethan Karsten left little doubt in winning the 👑 in a major decision this time!
#NJCAAWrestle
Accounts of my sports reporting demise may have been greatly exaggerated. Sources saying I might be back to cover
@_pcpirates
again this season. 👀 Stay tuned for details
.
@_pcpirates
senior QB named
@ChrisRuhnke1
named 1 of 4 finalists for Simone Award, given annually to the top high school player in the KC Metro. He is the first Platte County player in program history to be named a finalist for the Simone. Winner will be announced Friday night
.
@cody_phippen
ends career as one of most decorated in
@PCWRESTLE
history, winning 3rd straight state title with 9-1 major in C3 126 final. Phippen is just 5th 3-time State champ for program — 3rd in last 3 years
FINAL:
@_pcpirates
24, Webb City 21.
@ChrisRuhnke1
throws 3 TDs, 2 to
@SalzmanC
and
@ForrestBoynton
has 2 FRs for stout defenses. PC follows up 1st C4 title game appearance with 1st in C5. Pirates play unbeaten Jackson next Saturday in Jefferson City
Got a little blurry in the middle but here was
@_spencerstewart
’s reaction to scoring a TD on the final play of regulation. He then threw a 2-point pass to give the
@_pcpirates
a 36-35 win over Ray-Pec
This is great news for
@PCHSAthletics1
. This is bad news for
@PCWRESTLE
and
@PCHSTrack_Field
. Gabe is one of the best coaches out there and a true advocate and teacher for student-athletes. He will be hard to replace in the coaching ranks
.
@_pcpirates
(7-2) open play in C5D8 hosting St. Joseph Central (1-8) at Pirate Stadium. Platte County has gone 🎃 in the all oranges, possibly for the 1st time in program history
.
@PHSVB_2017
senior Annika Welty honored with Evelyn Gates Award as top volleyball player in KC metro area. She celebrated with family, including a trophy selfie with brother
@hwelty55
.
@LandonFulk1
earns the win, and
@BraydenCarter33
records the save.
@Piratebaseball
tops FZE 5-3 in C5 semifinal to advance to state title game. Platte County’s only other appearance in state Final Four resulted in 2002 Class 3A title. Pirates play for another tomorrow night
Plenty more from this game to come. Lots of photos, interviews with
@Tychristopher07
and
@adamgisler1
and a full story once I find stats. Long day. Time for sleep and 8 am practice with the 4th grade Pirates. Thank you for all the ongoing support of PC Preps Extra!
To the victors goes the Highway 92 Showdown traveling trophy.
@_pcpirates
add another orange sticker and bring the sign back west.
Platte County 21, Kearney 18
📸
@Citizen_Ross
.
@PCWRESTLE
junior Sarina Bertram drops 166 3rd-place match but finishes with the best medal in program history to this point. Both of her losses were to Kirkwood
Long day at the office making newspapers. From the office to the Simone Awards to the office to city meetings to the office to dinner to a wrestling dual and back to the office. I've got you covered