Dominic Rodriguez Photo courtesy of Amanda Rodriguez Dominic Rodriguez attends Lakeland Christian School and is going into eighth grade next year. He plays football, baseball, basketball, and does track and field (discus & shot put). How long have you been playing each sport? Track and Field – 2 years, Baseball – 8 years, Football – […]
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Plant City Family Cheers as Zane Durant Heads to the Buffalo Bills
For the Durant family, red and blue have suddenly become the colors of home. Since April 25, Buffalo Bills blue, red, and white have filled closets, phone screens, and family conversations after former Penn State standout Zane Durant heard his name called in the fifth round of the NFL Draft as the 181st overall pick […]
Continue ReadingFrom Veterans to Cadets: A Gift of Leadership and Opportunity
Members of the AMVETS Post 44 gathered at Plant City High School on May 14 to present a major equipment donation to the school’s JROTC Rifle Team, marking the culmination of months of fundraising efforts dedicated to supporting local students. At 4:00 p.m., veterans from the Plant City post, located off State Road 60, met […]
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Dominic Rodriguez Photo By Rodney Lane Woods Jr How long have you been playing baseball? I’ve been playing baseball for 7 years, since I was 7. What position do you play and what’s your favorite thing about playing it? I primarily play first base, but I also play third and pitch…my favorite part is making […]
Continue ReadingPlant City girls track team makes history with third-place finish at state
Less than a year after a devastating injury and reconstructive ACL surgery that ended her gymnastics career, Amari Jackson sprinted down the runway Sunday night at Hodges Stadium and launched herself into Plant City High School history. The sophomore long jumper earned a silver medal at the 2026 FHSAA Outdoor Track & Field State Championships […]
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Aiden Stout Photo By: Reese Beasley IG: @Captured.byreese This week’s athlete of the week is Aiden Stout. Aiden is a senior at Durant, and he runs track & cross country. His Personal Bests are: 1600 – 4:50 3200 – 10:03 5k – 16:36 How long have you been doing track and cross country? I’ve done […]
Continue ReadingRaiders season comes to an end
In a high-stakes regional matchup on Friday, the Plant City Raiders faced off against the Winter Haven Blue Devils in a thrilling contest that ultimately slipped away from the Raiders in heartbreaking fashion. Despite an explosive start and multiple standout offensive performances, Plant City fell 6-5 in a back-and-forth battle that showcased both resilience and […]
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Dax Lee Drawdy Photo courtesy of D1 Digital Studios Dax Lee Drawdy #13 currently plays baseball for G3 14U & SCA JV. He’s in the 8th grade currently, has played baseball since he was 4, and is an honor roll student at Seffner Christian Academy. What position do you play? 1st, 3rd, pitcher What’s your […]
Continue ReadingGeorge Jenkins Eliminates Strawberry Crest
In a high-stakes regional matchup, the Strawberry Crest Chargers made the trip to Lakeland to face the George Jenkins Eagles in a game that delivered early dominance, late drama, and ultimately heartbreak for the visitors. What began as a strong, controlled performance by the Chargers slowly unraveled in the final innings, as the Eagles mounted […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 04.30.26
Makyla Brown Makyla Brown is a standout student-athlete at Plant City High School whose competitive drive and discipline shine through her extensive accomplishments in dance. She has built an impressive performance résumé through years of dedication, training, and high-level competition. A core member of Drawdy’s Dance School Competition Team (2021–present), Makyla has competed in solos, […]
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