Jayce “J-Dogg” McConnell Jayce will be entering 7th grade and has recently been accepted into Grace Christian School for the upcoming school year. A dedicated athlete, he has proudly played for the Plant City Warriors for the past five years, demonstrating commitment, teamwork, and perseverance both on and off the field. What was it like […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 05.28.26
Dominic Rodriguez Photo courtesy of Amanda Rodriguez Dominic Rodriguez attends Lakeland Christian School and is going into eighth grade next year. He plays football, baseball, basketball, and does track and field (discus & shot put). How long have you been playing each sport? Track and Field – 2 years, Baseball – 8 years, Football – […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 05.21.26
Dominic Rodriguez Photo By Rodney Lane Woods Jr How long have you been playing baseball? I’ve been playing baseball for 7 years, since I was 7. What position do you play and what’s your favorite thing about playing it? I primarily play first base, but I also play third and pitch…my favorite part is making […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 05.14.26
Aiden Stout Photo By: Reese Beasley IG: @Captured.byreese This week’s athlete of the week is Aiden Stout. Aiden is a senior at Durant, and he runs track & cross country. His Personal Bests are: 1600 – 4:50 3200 – 10:03 5k – 16:36 How long have you been doing track and cross country? I’ve done […]
Continue ReadingRaiders season comes to an end
In a high-stakes regional matchup on Friday, the Plant City Raiders faced off against the Winter Haven Blue Devils in a thrilling contest that ultimately slipped away from the Raiders in heartbreaking fashion. Despite an explosive start and multiple standout offensive performances, Plant City fell 6-5 in a back-and-forth battle that showcased both resilience and […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 05.07.26
Dax Lee Drawdy Photo courtesy of D1 Digital Studios Dax Lee Drawdy #13 currently plays baseball for G3 14U & SCA JV. He’s in the 8th grade currently, has played baseball since he was 4, and is an honor roll student at Seffner Christian Academy. What position do you play? 1st, 3rd, pitcher What’s your […]
Continue ReadingGeorge Jenkins Eliminates Strawberry Crest
In a high-stakes regional matchup, the Strawberry Crest Chargers made the trip to Lakeland to face the George Jenkins Eagles in a game that delivered early dominance, late drama, and ultimately heartbreak for the visitors. What began as a strong, controlled performance by the Chargers slowly unraveled in the final innings, as the Eagles mounted […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 04.23.26
Bubba Blount Photo courtesy of Jennifer Blount Bubba is a sophomore who attends Strawberry Crest High School and is a part of the Chargers varsity baseball team that recently won districts. How long have you been playing baseball? I have been playing since I was about 3 years old. What positions do you play? I […]
Continue ReadingDurant Overcomes Six-Run Deficit, Defeats Riverview
The Durant Cougars delivered one of their most thrilling performances of the season on Tuesday night, rallying from a six-run deficit to defeat the Riverview Sharks 10-9 in a dramatic district quarterfinal matchup. In a game filled with momentum swings, clutch hits, and late-inning heroics, the Cougars showed resilience and determination to keep their season […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 04.16.26
Photo courtesy of Deanna Hurley Bennett Johnson Bennett attends Strawberry Crest High School, where he does pole vaulting for track and field. Last week, he finished third in the WC County Championship. How long have you been doing pole vaulting? First Year, so only about 3 months What’s your favorite thing about it? The pole […]
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