If you ever see a boy zipping around Keel & Curley Winery in a golf cart, chances are good that it’s Aidan Keel. But, the golf cart is nothing compared to his usual ride. Aidan, 12, is in his fifth year of racing mini-max go-karts, and he’s good. Good enough to earn an invitation to […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Carson Knox
online pharmacy buy cenforce online cheap pharmacy Carson Knox, 16, who lives in Plant City, is the first person in his family not to swim for the Raiders. He is a junior at Lakeland Christian and is doing big things in the pool. Most recently, he swam a 54.65 in the 100 fly at FHSAA […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND: A few notes from Friday night football
The game between Plant City and Gaither was a little bit closer than I thought it would be, but was still a good win for the Raiders. There were a few mishaps that the team definitely could have worked on in practice this week, and a few things that were out of the Raiders’ control, […]
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RACING + Son of Plant City resident honored Plant City resident Pat Comstock now can say her son is a hall-of-famer. online pharmacy purchase albenza no prescription with best prices today in the USA Kevin Helms was inducted Nov. 3, into the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame, for his successes in drag racing. Helms, 48, […]
Continue ReadingWEEK 11: Gaither at Plant City
For their last home game together, the Plant City seniors were honored at midfield before kickoff. In return, they thanked the home crowd with a 28-20 win over Gaither. The Raiders (8-2) got off to a hot start, ending the first quarter with a 14-0 lead thanks to a 24-yard Sterling Day run and a […]
Continue Reading2013 Gridiron Report: Week 11
The <em>Plant City Times & Observer</em> brings you the fourth installment of our 2013 weekly podcast, the <em>Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report</em>, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2013 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND: Playoff action doesn’t disappoint
I knew on Monday morning that, with the three-way tie for first place, there would have to be a playoff to determine a district champion. And, what makes for more compelling drama than a series of fourth quarters? As we saw in Friday’s Durant-East Bay tilt, sometimes, all you need is one good quarter to […]
Continue ReadingJOHN BROOME: Dream Chaser
Much has been said of Plant City’s Montel McBride, who looks — and plays — like the Incredible Hulk. And of Sedrick King, a great athlete and potential terrorizer at outside linebacker. But, neither lead the team in sacks this season. Ever heard of John Broome? Broome, a senior defensive end, has 15 sacks in […]
Continue ReadingLady Cougars, Lady Raiders to tip off with new coaches
With the exception of Strawberry Crest’s 20-8 record, 2012 was not a good year for the area’s girls basketball teams. It was clear to both Durant and Plant City that changes needed to be made, so both schools replaced their coaching staffs. Constance Wharton, with the Lady Cougars, and Wilt Wilkerson, with the Lady Raiders, […]
Continue ReadingSIDELINES: 11.07.13
VOLLEYBALL + Durant eliminated at regionals The Lady Cougars’ impressive 2013 season has come to an abrupt end. Playing Nov. 5, at home, Durant lost the semifinal to Steinbrenner in three sets: 25-18, 25-21 and 25-22. The loss dusted off the cobwebs in Durant’s L column and stuck them with a still-sterling 26-1 record for the […]
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