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2013 GRIDIRON PODCAST: WEEK 1
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you the first installment of our 2013 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2013 season. online pharmacy https://copyblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/tcb_content_templates/lead_generation/images/propecia.html no prescription pharmacy Associate Editor Matt Mauney is the host of the podcast, which features […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant vs. Plant City golf
Durant and Plant City kicked off the 2013 high school golf season Monday at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club. The Durant boys team defeated Plant City 172 to 182. The Cougars were led by Chase Levesque, who shot a 39. Plant City was led by William George (41). The Plant City girls team defeated […]
Continue ReadingFormer Durant basketball standout signs with Trinity
Former Durant basketball standout Kyle White, a three-year starter and 1,000-point scorer for the Cougars, has signed with Trinity College in New Port Richey, Cougars coach Trent Tice announced. buy inderal online inderal no prescription A 2013 graduate, White becomes the fourth Durant player in three years to sign with a college, joining Andre Nation […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant vs. Oak Ridge
It was a tale of two halves for the Durant football team Friday in the preseason classic against Oak Ridge (Orlando). The Cougars went into the half down 21-14, but outscored the Pioneers 28-6 in the final two quarters to win 42-27. John Hendricks, a transfer from Newsome, scored on two runs for all of […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: De’Javian Jones
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Continue ReadingAdam Hayward finds his place in Plant City
There was a time in Adam Hayward’s life when football no longer seemed important. He had played the game since he was 6 years old, became a star at Marina High School in Huntington Beach, Calif., and was entering his third season at Colorado State University. online pharmacy buy nolvadex with best prices today in […]
Continue ReadingPlant City girls golf aim for title
Three shots. That is all that stood between the Plant City High girls golf team and a spot in the 2012 state tournament. This season, with a more experienced core, the Lady Raiders are going state championship or bust. “Our goal is to win a state championship, and I feel that is very doable,” said […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Preseason essential in high school
Every year, there is an ongoing debate about preseason games at the pro level. Some believe the four-game NFL preseason should be cut in half or reduced to a single game. Some believe the games are unnecessary and only are beneficial to guys trying to make the team as back-up or scout team players. In […]
Continue ReadingIN PHOTOS: Best photos from VSI’s inaugural season
VSI Tampa Bay FC’s time in Plant City has come to a close. VSI ends its inaugural season of USL PRO action 9-12-4. VSI ended the season in 10th place in the standings, missing the top-eight playoff cut after a winless August. VSI ended the season at home at Plant City Stadium with a 3-3 […]
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