Shock the State: Platte County crowned State champs in stunning fashion
The Platte County baseball team left all in shock as they won the program’s third Class 5 state championship on June 7 at the 75th annual MSHSAA Baseball Championships at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex.It wasn’t particularly shocking that the Pirates won, but the way they won — against a St. John Vianney team entering with a record of 38-1 and ranked No. 1 in the state — left everyone flabbergasted.Platte County wasn’t just victorious — it was relentless. Down 4-2 heading into the bottom of the f...