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2022 Plant City Area Baseball Recap
With the 2022 season now in the rearview mirror, here is a look back at the seasons from Durant, Plant City and Strawberry Crest.
Continue ReadingPlant City Observer’s 2022 All-City Teams
Here are the Observer’s selection for the 2022 All-Plant City Area teams for baseball and softball.
Continue ReadingAshton Johnson named Coach of the Year
In just her second year as the head coach for Strawberry Crest softball, Johnson now has two Coach of the Year awards
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest falls in regional finals
As the last Plant City area team standing after a district championship and a strong run through the regional tournament, the Chargers met their match at Sickles.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest softball wins district title, Durant advances to regionals
Despite two different paths to get there, both Strawberry Crest and Durant softball will begin their journey through regionals this week.
Continue ReadingDurant, Strawberry Crest baseball claim district titles
Both teams won district championships before advancing through to the regional semifinals.
Continue ReadingPlant City area teams wrap up regular season with wins
Plant City, Strawberry Crest and Durant all finished their regular seasons with wins as district tournaments begin.
Continue Reading2023 Football Schedules
The 2022 football season is looking like a big one for all three Plant City Area teams. Plant City will be kicking off their season with a completely renovated football facility and a new head coach in former NFL wide receiver Michael Clayton. Durant will look to build on an 8-2 regular season record last […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest softball extends lengthy winning streak
The Chargers rallied past Wharton, cruising to another win.
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