The Strawberry Crest volleyball team fell 3-1 to Sickles Thursday night in the 6A District 11 tournament championship. The Lady Chargers took the first game 25-17, but Sickles rallied to take the next two games 25-17 and 25-14 before grinding out a 27-25 win in the fourth game. The win marked the third straight year […]
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PODCAST: Gridiron Report ‘ Week 9
The Plant City Observer brings you the ninth 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 […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gustavo De La Garza
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Gustavo De La Garza, 13, is the goalkeeper for the Plant City FC Lancers Under 14 Boys Premier team. De La Garza’s team is coached by Richie Garcia, whose team is 0-1 on the year but coming off a successful season in the Division II of the league last […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: No panic needed for Raider Nation
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor While college and professional sports are often referenced for having “coaching carousels,” high school sports have player carousels. Although rules sometimes are bent and recruiting sometimes takes place in the high school football mecca that is the state of Florida, most schools are challenged with making the best with […]
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 10.25.12: Hidden Gem
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Karel Hamilton is one of those players who speaks with his play on field. He’s soft-spoken and reserved in a conversation, but when he lines up in pads and a helmet, he is loud and outgoing.
Continue ReadingPlant City, Strawberry Crest clinch region spots
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Two area volleyball teams have punched their tickets to regionals. Plant City and Strawberry Crest both reached that goal Tuesday, as they won their matches in separate district tournaments.
Continue ReadingArea individuals fall short of state tournament
All three area individuals that qualified for regionals missed the state tournament cut.
Continue ReadingCrest boys take area bragging rights at county
The Strawberry Crest boys cross country team finished 15th out of 28 teams at the Hillsborough County Cross Country Championships Oct. 19, at Lake Park.
Continue ReadingREGION GOLF: Plant City girls fall short of state
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor CLEARWATER — For the first time in three years, the Plant City High girls’ golf team won’t be headed to the state tournament. The Lady Raiders fell just short of reaching that goal, finishing in third place behind Palm Harbor by only three strokes Monday at the Class 2A […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Newsome at Durant football
Durant stayed undefeated on the season with a 38-28 win over Newsome Thursday night at home. Senior running back Jamarlon Hamilton had over 150 yards and two touchdowns in the win, while the Cougars defense came up with four Newsome turnovers. Durant will hit the road next week as they face East Bay Oct. 26 […]
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