The 2013 high school baseball season should be a memorable one. Durant and Strawberry Crest are both coming off above .500 seasons, while Plant City ushers in a new era under head coach Mike Fryrear.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Mazeed Aro-Lambo
After moving to Florida from Brooklyn, NY, when he was seven, Mazeed Aro-Lambo was involved in karate and soccer after school. His mother urged him to pick one to stick with, and his choice turned out to be a good decision. Aro-Lambo recently wrapped up his senior season with the Strawberry Crest soccer team, leading […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Something special about baseball
I have a confession to make. I am a nerd. Not the kind who dresses up as a Klingon and attends Star Trek conventions, but the kind who knows all 270 Division I college football programs (including their mascots) and the MLB Cy Young award winners for the past 20 years. That’s right, I’m a […]
Continue ReadingSix local standouts sign on National Signing Day
Four members of the Plant City High School football team made their college plans official on National Signing Day Wednesday, as they signed national letters of intent to play in college.
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Keith Watford
A senior at Durant High School, Keith Watford is entering this weekend’s district wrestling tournament as a county champion. Watford was the only member of the Durant team to come away with a first-place finish, winning at 182 pounds. Watford has qualified for the state meet twice but has yet to place. He is hoping […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest cheerleaders ‘pepped’ for states
The competitive cheerleading team at Strawberry Crest High School can be considered a family. Just like a houseful of sisters, they may not always get along or even hang out outside of “home.” But when they are on the competition mat — this family’s home — each team member respects one another and their abilities. […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Recruiting brings sports full circle
I’ve been covering high school sports for about four years, three of which have been full-time. And before high school sports were my main focus, I spent three years covering sports at my alma mater, Georgia Southern University, with a large focus on GSU’s Division I FCS (formerly I-AA) powerhouse football program. I’ve seen dozens […]
Continue ReadingBoys teams prepare for districts
With only a few games left in the regular season and the district schedule already in place, area boys basketball teams are gearing up for district tournaments. Durant will enter the Class 8A District 7 tournament as the No. 6 seed after going 2-8 in district play. The Cougars are 9-11 overall as of Tuesday […]
Continue ReadingDistrict tourneys set for Saturday
With regular season tournaments and duals in the books, area high school wrestling teams will be vying for their postseason fates this weekend in district tournaments. Plant City and Durant will take part in the Class 3A District 6 tournament Saturday, at Brandon High School. Brandon dominated last weekend’s Hillsborough County meet and seek another […]
Continue ReadingSoccer: Lady Raiders’ season ends in region finals
If one thing can be taken away from Tuesday night’s game, it’s that the Plant City girls soccer program is headed in the right direction. Plant City (11-4-3) saw its season come to an end Jan. 29, with a 1-0 home loss to Lakewood Ranch in the Region 3 finals. The region finals appearance was […]
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