Tyler Dowdy pitched a no-hitter
against East Bay on April 18.
High Schools
What’s on Kline’s Mind? The more, the merrier
Since javelin throwing became an option in 2019 and girls wrestling on the horizon for 2020, sanctioning more high school sports looks like a realistic option.
Continue ReadingArea softball roundup 4.25.19
The Plant City Raiders were all smiles on their Senior Night, and it wasn’t hard to understand why. The Raiders’ final regular-season home game resulted in an easy 7-0 win over Hillsborough during which each of the team’s four seniors picked up a hit and three saw some action on the pitchers’ mound. Plant City’s […]
Continue ReadingArea baseball teams end district play
Plant City and Strawberry Crest finished in first place in their respective districts.
Continue ReadingArea baseball/softball roundup
All three area teams saw action Tuesday night and most won their outings.
Continue ReadingFont fighting for wrestling glory
Jackie Font is establishing herself this spring as a wrestler to watch in the Tampa Bay area.
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens is a four-sport athlete and has a 5.88 GPA.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 4.18.19
Blessin throws perfect game April 11 brought yet another signature highlight for Plant City pitcher Ashley Blessin, as the senior threw a perfect game at home in the Raiders’ 5-0 win over Riverview. Blessin, last week’s Plant City Observer Athlete of the Week, struck out 16 of the 21 batters she faced and threw 74 […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 4.11.19
Area athletes at 4A-7 track and field championships Durant, Plant City and Strawberry Crest competed in the April 8 4A-District 7 track and field championships at Spoto High School. Plant City had an especially good day, with 24 athletes (12 boys and 12 girls) advancing to regionals afterward. TOP THREE FINISHERS Boys 100m dash: Tyreke […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Ashley Blessin
Plant City High School’s strikeout specialist has been on a tear since spring break ended.
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