The Chargers fought off a comeback attempt from Chamberlain on Tuesday night to remain undefeated.
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Strawberry Crest’s Ezra Carpenter named girl’s soccer Player of the Week
Carpenter has been instrumental in the Chargers’ first two wins of the 2021 season.
Continue Reading2021 Football Season: Top Performances
These are the Plant City Observer’s top performances from the 2021 football season.
Continue ReadingPlant City basketball opens season with a win
The Raiders came away with a big win over Lake Gibson on Monday night.
Continue Reading2021 season recap
Durant Cougars (8-3) After 18 years under former head coach Mike Gottman, former alumnus andformer Durant football player himself Claybo Varnum took over as head coach for the Cougars. In his first year as head coach, Durant finished second in the 8A District 10 standings with an 8-2 regular season record, the team’s highest single-season […]
Continue ReadingFHSAA adds girl’s wrestling state championship
In 2021, Florida joined a growing list of states to sanction girl’s wrestling.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest wraps up season with another win
Strawberry Crest moved to 5-5 on the year with the 26-12 victory over Leto in their last game of the season.
Continue ReadingPlant City soccer opens season with victory over Strawberry Crest
While no longer district foes, the local rivalry still brought plenty of energy.
Continue ReadingPlayoff Opponent Preview
While Newsome was able to claim the 8A District 10 title with a win over Plant City two weeks ago, both Durant (8-2) and Plant City (6-4) clinched postseason berths following the 2021 regular season. Durant was given the seventh seed in the region and will head to Winter Garden on Friday, just east of […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s Reggie Bush Jr. named Hillsborough County Player of the Week
It’s another award in what’s been a busy month of nominations for the Plant City area.
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