The Plant City Observer is proud to announce our new weekly podcast, the Plant City Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2012 season. Sports Writer Matt Mauney is the host of the podcast, which will feature a weekly “Game of the Week,” with an […]
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Plant City drops preseason game to Hillsborough
The high school football season kicked off Friday night as area teams took to the fields to take part in preseason games. Plant City High hosted Hillsborough Friday, coming up short 15-7. The Raiders fell behind 15-0, before Landon Galloway gave them their only score of the game on a 2-yard run up the middle.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest blanks Freedom in preseason action
Strawberry Crest High School opened its 2012 campaign with a spirited 29-0 trouncing of Freedom High School in preseason action Aug. 24, at home.
Continue ReadingDurant bests Bloomingdale in preseason game
The Durant High School Cougars flexed their gridiron muscle with a 34-17 preseason win over Bloomingdale Aug. 24, at home.
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Luther Scarlett
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer At the younger age groups, most players prefer the quarterback or running back positions to the less glamorous — but no less important — line positions. However, that isn’t the case for 6-year-old Luther Scarlett, a center and defensive end for the Plant City Dolphins Mighty Mite team.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Wrestling match satisfies childhood dream
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer There was a time when I was obsessed with professional wrestling. Growing up, most of my friends (well, guy friends) were into it. I started watching and got hooked. Every flashy entrance. Every finishing move. Every championship title match. I just couldn’t get enough of it.
Continue Reading2012 Volleyball Preview: Youth a theme for local teams
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The high school volleyball season is just around the corner, and area teams are gearing up to build on last year’s success. One school, Plant City High, will usher in a new era with new head coach Jessie Thorton.
Continue ReadingLEAVE IT TO BEEVOR
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Many athletes play multiple sports growing up. Growing up in Luton, England, just north of London, new Plant City High School cross country coach Luke Beevor was no different.
Continue ReadingPlant City Celtics end season perfectly
The Plant City YMCA 8- and 9-year-old basketball team, the Celtics, finished the season undefeated Aug. 17.
Continue ReadingTOPSoccer still open for fall season
The Brandon TOPSoccer Program, which gives children with special needs an opportunity to learn and play soccer, is accepting registration until Sept. 8.
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