FHSAA adopts new playoff system The FHSAA’s playoff points system, adopted for the 2017-18 school year, is no more after its board of directors voted recently to replace it. The change was announced Monday. Teams will now be deemed playoff worthy by the Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) formula. The FHSAA called it “a way to […]
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Athlete of the Week: Mya Lamar
Mya Lamar’s sophomore season for Strawberry Crest is productive.
Continue ReadingPCHS back in district title game
Plant City’s 3-1 win over Strawberry Crest on Tuesday secured a title game against Newsome.
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Jadyn Strawder
Jadyn Strawder is a stat leader for Plant City basketball.
Continue ReadingRaiders pick up tenth win over Riverview
Plant City’s boys beat the Sharks, 72-60, at home Tuesday night.
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Kirsten Grindel
Kirsten Grindel, Durant’s top sophomore, is averaging a career-best 14 points and 3.5 steals per game in 2019. Her 26 points, five steals and four assists against Plant City on Jan. 8 helped push the Cougars past the Raiders, 61-38, in the crosstown rivalry game. Know someone who deserves an Athlete of the Week feature? […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 1.17.19
Crest cheer, wrestling win tourneys Strawberry Crest High School’s cheerleading and wrestling programs ended last week on a high note, picking up a pair of big tournament wins. The cheer team won its sixth consecutive 2A Small Co-ed regional title on Jan. 11, then the wrestling team came out on top of the 3A-District 6 […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Paulino Ramirez
With a 6-0-1 overall record, the Plant City Raiders are right on track to once again make some noise in Florida’s boys soccer scene. This year’s balanced attack is led by junior Paulino Ramirez, who has scored seven goals in as many games and recorded two assists. His 16 points are tied with Jair Garcia […]
Continue ReadingWho’s up next? Local football players hit college recruiting scene hard
Athletes from the Tampa Bay area and central Florida are coming to Plant City to show college football scouts they’ve got what it takes to step up. The kids running drills and sharpening skills at Marshall Middle School on Sundays with Pro-Active Academe haven’t stopped working since their high school seasons ended, but things are […]
Continue ReadingLocal athletes in Christmas spirit
Sports teams from all three area schools are giving back to the community for Christmas.
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