By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor After verbally committing to play for the University of South Florida her junior year, Plant City High School softball standout Kristen Wyckoff made it official last week when she turned in her signed letter of intent to play for the Big East school. The left-handed shortstop/second baseman was a […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dontriel Perry
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Durant High defensive end Dontriel Perry is quickly establishing himself as a dominant force on the Cougars’ defense. The junior has 49 tackles on the year and leads the team with six sacks, including one to end the game last week against Tampa Bay Tech.
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By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Strawberry Crest junior Angelina Gallastegui placed in top 20 in two events at the Class 2A state meet last week in Orlando. Gallastegui made the state meet for the 500 free and 200 free for the second consecutive year and improved her times in both events this time, including […]
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By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Madison Simcox, 13, has been cheering for nine years and is one of the most experienced member of the Plant City Dolphins 13- to 15-year-old varsity competition cheer team. Simcox’s team placed third at the F.I.F.C.A. conference competition Nov. 3, at the Strawberry Festival grounds and fourth two weeks […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Danielle Rodriguez
Although they may not always get the attention they deserve, players that play the libero position in volleyball are vital members of a team and are looked upon to provide defensive leadership. Plant City High junior libero Danielle Rodriguez has been a key part of the success of the Lady Raiders this season. Rodriguez leads […]
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By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Gustavo De La Garza, 13, is the goalkeeper for the Plant City FC Lancers Under 14 Boys Premier team. De La Garza’s team is coached by Richie Garcia, whose team is 0-1 on the year but coming off a successful season in the Division II of the league last […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Austin Eldridge
Austin Eldridge, 13, is a wide receiver/defensive end for the 9-0 Plant City Dolphins junior varsity team. He has played football since he was 6 years old and has been a member of four teams that advanced to the league’s Super Bowl, with two of those teams taking home a championship. Austin was also a […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Chris Wilson
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Chris Wilson does his talking on the football field and in the classroom. The 12-year-old doesn’t say much, but his play speaks loudly. Wilson has seven offensive touchdowns in his last two games with the Turkey Creek Trojans Midgets. He also had 18 tackles in those games and returned […]
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By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Durant’s Lexi Thompson had a huge night Oct. 2, in the Lady Cougars 3-0 win over rival Strawberry Crest. The junior outside hitter had 27 kills on the night, bringing her season total to 148. She leads Durant in that category, as well as aces, and is in the […]
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Strawberry Crest senior Ashley Murray keeps busy with her school work and as the captain of the girls cross country team. She recently placed eighth in the East Hillsborough Invitational, at Newsome High School, and was the top finisher for area schools. She also ran a personal record time of 21:10 and was the first […]
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