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PrepsKC Instant reaction. Cole Young weighs in on @_pcpirates epic win in the Missouri Class 5 title game. tinyurl.com/ykkn5zz6

@_pcpirates @RoccoMarriott @adamgisler1 @TresBaskerville @BraidenStevens_ Check out complete highlights from last night’s instant classic at @PrepsKC. youtu.be/mgJQ8Fuh9PM?fe…

@_pcpirates @RoccoMarriott @adamgisler1 WR @TresBaskerville led the Pirates with 86 receiving yards and a touchdown and opened the game with a thrilling, 62-yard kickoff return. Meanwhile, WR @BraidenStevens_ hauled in 5 catches for 63 yards.

PIRATES DEFENSE GET THE STOP AND WINS THE STATE TITLE! On 4th down, Platte County forces an incomplete pass, securing back-to-back state championships! 34-28 in overtime! What a game! @PrepsKC @810varsity

TOUCHDOWN PC! On the first play, Rocco Marriott finds Adam Gisler over the middle for the score! The PAT is blocked. Carthage coming up

OVERTIME! Platte County’s last-minute drive was forced to punt after being stopped near midfield, and we’ve got bonus football with the state title on the line!

WE’RE ALL TIED UP AGAIN! Carthage QB Zane Browning plunges into the end zone, and evens it up at 28-28! 4 minutes to go!

TOUCHDOWN PIRATES! Marriott buys time and finds a wide-open Tres Baskerville for a 55-yard TD! Platte County retakes the lead, 28-21. Late 3rd

Platte County 21, Carthage 21. Halftime. The Tigers scored shortly before the break to even things up and will get the ball to start the 3rd quarter. Pirates’ QB Rocco Marriott sustained a leg injury during the first quarter, and it’s something to monitor the rest of the way.

Carthage ties it back up! On 4th down, QB Zane Browning plunges in for the 1-yard score! The drive started with an onside kick recovery, keeping Platte County’s offense off the field. It’s 21-all. Late 2nd

Carthage strikes again! The Tigers fumbled at the goal line, but Malachi Dougless pounced on the ball for the touchdown! PC leads 21-14. Mid 2nd

98–YARD TOUCHDOWN! Adam Gisler turns the corner, get to the sideline and takes it to the house! Pirates extend the lead to 21-7, but Marriott is down on the field after the play. Early 2nd

TOUCHDOWN PC! QB Rocco Marriott keeps it himself and goes in for the score! Marriott took a big hit, but walks off the field with a 14-7 lead. Late 1st

TD CARTHAGE! Landon West plunges into the end zone to finish off a run-heavy drive as the Tiger pull even, 7-7. Mid 1st

TOUCHDOWN PIRATES! Platte County takes the ball and opens the scoring on an 8-yard run by Adam Gisler! PC leads early, 7-0.

Welcome to the Class 5 State Championship Game! Riding a 27-game win streak, @_pcpirates will try to win its second consecutive title against @carthagefball. Stay tuned for scoring updates and video highlights. @PrepsKC @810varsity

For the second straight week @_pcpirates were pushed to the final quarter but they still earned a 46-33 win over @GVEagleFootball Story, photo, highlights and postgame interviews. tinyurl.com/dhzfnzhx