Bill Utz called Saturday’s Class 4 semifinal a chance for Platte County to measure up with one of the state’s elite. The Pirates showed they belong.
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Platte County seniors (from left) Dakota Schmidt, John Watts, Michael Smith and Tanner Clarkson and coach Bill Utz walk out for the coin toss ahead of a Class 4 semifinal game with Webb City on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Cardinal Stadium in Webb City, Mo.. For more on this and other coverage, see Sports Weekly on pages 7-10.