Three games, 49 tackles — that’s how the last three weeks have gone for Plant City High School linebacker Patrick Colleran, whose 20-tackle effort in last week’s win over East Bay broke the personal record of 18 he set three weeks ago. Now, he’s getting attention from colleges like Minnesota, Stetson, Florida Tech and Indiana […]
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Durant Defense Gets Results Without Change
Normally, after a lackluster season, a football team will look to address its problems with some changes. Maybe they show up in practice or on the coaching staff. So, what did Durant do to get so much better? Well, here’s the thing: It sounds like the Cougars didn’t really change anything. “That’s pretty accurate,” head […]
Continue ReadingF.I.S.H. Hawks Fly Under the Radar
Eight-on-eight football can be fun to watch, even if it’s not as traditional as the 11-on-11 game. Especially for those fans who prefer the offensive side of the game. So, perhaps something non-traditional is good for the F.I.S.H. Hawks, a team that seems to defy convention — and is getting results. For six seasons, the […]
Continue ReadingVOLLEYBALL: Plant City at Durant
What looked like a quick win for the Durant Lady Cougars got out of hand in the third set, and Plant City turned Thursday night’s game into a classic. Durant still won in five sets, but it wasn’t smooth sailing. The Lady Cougars took the first two sets, 25-22 each time, and looked in control […]
Continue Reading2014 Gridiron Report: Week 7
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2014 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2014 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 5: Durant at Strawberry Crest
Although Erick Davis and Crispian Atkins were both back at 100%, Thursday night belonged to Kamerron Joyce. online pharmacy buy buspar no prescription The Durant sophomore scored three touchdowns on the ground – two in the fourth quarter – putting the emphasis on the Cougars’ 37-7 win over Strawberry Crest. Joyce had just seven carries, […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 10.3.14
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. BASEBALL + Chargers shine in U. Tampa tourney Fall ball is in full swing now, and things have been looking good for the Strawberry Crest Chargers. Last week, they competed in the University of Tampa’s annual fall tournament and went undefeated. […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Youth Hockey on the Rise in Florida
As you’ll read, or have already read, in this week’s feature about Clint Walden, hockey is a pretty big deal in the North. That’s why Walden and others like him are migrating up to play the greatest game on ice — there’s a better chance to be noticed, leading to a better chance to make […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Luke Whitmore
Plant City’s cross country team has had its fair share of great runners come through the program in recent years, and sophomore Luke Whitmore already is becoming a standout. This season, he’s already recorded several top-10 finishes and set a new personal record of 16:29. At Saturday’s Mitchell Invitational, he finished ninth overall with a […]
Continue ReadingP.C. Native to Join N.J. Hockey Team
It all started before Clint Walden was even born, with a couple of hockey tickets. More than 17 years ago, Carney and Terry Walden decided to go watch a Tampa Bay Lightning game in person because, well, why not? The next thing they knew, they were hooked. And, it didn’t take long for their two […]
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