As of this week, the Plant City Family YMCA and the rest of the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA network planned to close until May 8 as a safety precaution. But don’t look at the empty parking lot and pool areas and think nothing’s happening. In the face of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the staff of […]
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What’s on Kline’s Mind? Shout-out to the seniors
I can’t imagine what high school senior athletes must be going through right now. This isn’t like a hurricane where we know we’re likely to only miss a handful of weeks if something hits, then get right back to action in the fall. We have no idea when we’re getting everything back to normal. For […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 3.19.20
Williams named top ESPN WR in class Plant City High School wide receiver Mario Williams continues to make waves in the national recruiting circuit and is now considered one of the best Class of 2021 wideouts in the nation. Williams has vaulted to the top of ESPN’s 2021 Junior 300 wideouts list with a four-star […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? Wash your hands and be cool about this
Even though the recent chain reaction of sports shutting down opened a lot of Americans’ eyes to the effects of coronavirus, more people need to get the memo.
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Alexia Stone
Alexia Stone was picked to represent Hillsborough County in the Pinellas vs. Hillsborough all-star girls basketball game.
Continue ReadingCity parks cancel all formal programming
Though Plant City parks are open, previously scheduled events and programs through early May are no longer happening.
Continue ReadingFHSAA braces for coronavirus
The statewide governing body of high school sports is preparing to deal with the effects of COVID-19 on the spring sports schedule.
Continue ReadingCoronavirus precautions extend to schools, prep sports, local events
Hillsborough County school activities and more have been temporarily suspended in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Continue ReadingArea baseball teams ready for Saladino Tournament
The legendary high school baseball tournament starts Saturday and continues through Wednesday, March 18.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 3.12.20
Area parks hosting events This weekend, GSA Baseball will host its Spring Break Classic tournament, which will use fields at Ellis-Methvin Park, the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex and Snowden Park, from Saturday through Sunday. Games start between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The National Club Baseball Association and National Club Softball Association’s Spring Training […]
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