Fullerton, Calif. – Tuesday was a historic night for VSI Tampa Bay FC. The Flames captured their first win in franchise history in USL PRO from a goal by Brazilian midfielder Antonio Neto, outlasting the LA Blues 1-0. VSI Tampa Bay FC controlled possession for much of the first half of their second USL PRO game, […]
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Tampa Bay Sentinels host home opener in Plant City
The Tampa Bay Sentinels made their full-contact debut in Plant City March 23, at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex. The Sentinels, a public safety football team comprising first responders and military from around the Tampa Bay area, fell to the Cleveland Warriors 14-13 on a two-point conversion with less than a minute to play. […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Keven Long
Plant City High senior Keven Long has established himself as a leader on the surging Raiders baseball team. Long entered this week with a 0.84 ERA and a 4-1 record on the mound. He has recorded 29 strikeouts and, outside of one home run, he hasn’t allowed an extra base hit this season. At the […]
Continue ReadingPCHS tennis team hope for third consecutive trip to regionals
The Plant City boys tennis team hopes to continue its postseason streak next week, when they compete in the Class 4A District 5 tournament. The Raiders have finished as runner-up at districts for the past two years, and that is where they hope to end up again this year. “Our goal this year is to […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: March truly IS madness
I’ve always said the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is the greatest setup in sports. Football and baseball always will be two of my favorite sports, but the annual March tournament brings more excitement than any bowl game, World Series or Super Bowl. There’s no tournament quite like it; 68 teams have a chance to win […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Club baseball offers talent, competition
With so many leagues and levels in the sports world, it is easy and understandable to get confused. Club baseball is a sport that I find many don’t completely understand. With Plant City building a reputation for being the home of spring training for collegiate club baseball, it’s important to clear up some questions some […]
Continue ReadingSentinels host Cleveland Saturday
The Tampa Bay Sentinels have found a home in Plant City. Now, they are asking for the community’s support for a great cause. The Sentinels, a full-contact public safety football team and non-profit charity organization, chose to have its two regular season home games in Plant City at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, after […]
Continue ReadingDave Townsend enjoys club baseball, the ‘best kept secret in Plant City.’
If you’ve been to Mike E. Sansone Park in the month of March in the last few years, chances are you’ve spotted Dave Townsend. Townsend can be found sitting in a foldable armchair and wearing his favorite Panama Jack or Tommy Bahama hat. He’s taking in the sights and sounds of college club baseball spring […]
Continue ReadingYouth fishing derby to celebrate 17th year
Dust off your tackle boxes and untangle that pole in the garage. The Plant City Recreation and Parks Department, with sponsorship from Landshark Charter, will host a youth fishing derby for the 17th year in Plant City March 23, at the pond behind the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex. The catch-and-release event is for children […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dylan Robinson
It’s no surprise Dylan Robinson is a talented athlete. The Plant City Little Leaguer’s grandfather is NHL Hall-of-Fame player and nine-time Stanley Cup champion Larry Robinson. Dylan, 12, played hockey before focusing on baseball. The switch was a good choice: He already has five home runs in six games and has struck out 19 of […]
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