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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Austin Eldridge

October 18, 2012 By Matthew Mauney

Austin Eldridge, 13, is a wide receiver/defensive end for the 9-0 Plant City Dolphins junior varsity team. He has played football since he was 6 years old and has been a member of four teams that advanced to the league’s Super Bowl, with two of those teams taking home a championship. Austin was also a […]

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Filed Under: Athlete of the Week, Sports

PODCAST: Gridiron Report ‘€“ Week 8

October 17, 2012 By Matthew Mauney

The Plant City Observer brings you the eighth installment of 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. Associate Editor Matt Mauney is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of the Week,” with an in-depth preview […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: District Golf Tournaments

October 16, 2012 By Matthew Mauney

The Plant City girls’ golf team is headed to regionals. The Lady Raiders shot a 375 as a team on the 18-hole Lakes course at Walden Lake Golf Club Oct. 15 in the Class 2A District 10 tournament.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Lions Club golf tournament

October 15, 2012 By Matthew Mauney

By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Golfers from the community joined at the Walden Lake Golf and Country Club Saturday, Oct. 13 for a golf tournament benefiting the Plant City Lions Club.

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Strawberry Crest makes strides in 35-18 loss to Armwood

October 12, 2012 By Matthew Mauney

By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor With the two schools separated by just a few miles on I-4, it makes sense for Armwood and Strawberry Crest to be natural rivals. Given recent meetings, including the 80-0 embarrassment Armwood put on last year, the series could barely be called a rivalry. That is, until Friday night. […]

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Filed Under: Sports, Strawberry Crest

PHOTO GALLERY: Durant JV football and homecoming festivities

October 11, 2012 By Matthew Mauney

It was a busy night Thursday at Durant. The junior varsity football game was packed with happenings when the JV Cougars weren’t clashing with Newsome, their final opponent of the season. A homecoming parade took place before kickoff, with floats featuring a circus theme. The 2012 Durant High 8A softball state championship team was in […]

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Filed Under: Durant, Photo Galleries, Sports

SHOW ME THE MAUNEY: A great weekend for golf

October 11, 2012 By Matthew Mauney

By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor This weekend, I will participate in an activity I enjoy but rarely get to experience. Saturday, I will dust off my golf clubs and shoes and tee off at the annual Plant City Lions Club Golf Tournament.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Chris Wilson

October 11, 2012 By Matthew Mauney

By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Chris Wilson does his talking on the football field and in the classroom. The 12-year-old doesn’t say much, but his play speaks loudly. Wilson has seven offensive touchdowns in his last two games with the Turkey Creek Trojans Midgets. He also had 18 tackles in those games and returned […]

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Teams preparing for district tournaments

October 11, 2012 By Matthew Mauney

By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Area golf teams will tee off early next week in Class 2A District 10 tournaments, and while only a few teams have a realistic shot at advancing to regionals, several individuals have the chance to qualify. On the girls side, both Plant City and Durant will be looking to […]

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GAME OF THE WEEK 10.11.12: Football Familiarity

October 11, 2012 By Matthew Mauney

By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor When John Kelly’s team takes the field Friday, emotions will certainly be running high. That’s because on the opposite sideline will be Armwood High, Kelly’s alma mater. It’s also the school where he served as an assistant for the past two seasons — while maintaining his teaching position at […]

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Filed Under: Durant, Sports

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