By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Durant’s Lexi Thompson had a huge night Oct. 2, in the Lady Cougars 3-0 win over rival Strawberry Crest. The junior outside hitter had 27 kills on the night, bringing her season total to 148. She leads Durant in that category, as well as aces, and is in the […]
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online pharmacy buy biaxin online no prescription By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Every afternoon, in the Arthur Boring Civic Center on the Strawberry Festival grounds, 30-plus Tomlin Middle School students gather to test their archery skills.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Rivalries provide extra excitement for athletes
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Rivalries are special. No matter the sport or the level of competition, rivalries bring out the passion and excitement that make sports great. online pharmacy order ventolin without prescription with best prices today in the USA When I took this job and began researching our Plant City schools, the […]
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 10.04.12: Redman’s Rivalry
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Friday’s game between Plant City and Durant is significant in more ways than one. There is a lot at stake for both programs — Class 7A District 8 standings, playoff implications, a cherished rivalry trophy and last — but certainly not least — bragging rights.
Continue ReadingPODCAST: Gridiron Report ‘ Rivalry Edition
The Plant City Observer brings you the sixth 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. buy zantac online https://streesaga.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/2022/10/zantac.html online pharmacy albenza over the counter with best prices today in the USA Associate Editor Matt Mauney is […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Durant at Strawberry Crest volleyball
Durant picked up a big win Tuesday night with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-22) at Strawberry Crest in a non-district match. The Lady Cougars are now 6-2 on the year, while Strawberry Crest falls to 9-5.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: NFL Punt, Pass and Kick at Otis M. Andrews Park
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor The NFL’s Punt, Pass and Kick competition came to Otis M. Andrews Park in Plant City Saturday, as boys and girls ages 6-15 competed for a chance to perform at One Buccaneer Place next week on the facilities of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was the 19th year the […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Strawberry Crest at King
Strawberry Crest fell to King High School 28-16 Sept. 28, in a tough game at King. A lightning delay forced both teams off the field for 30 minutes halfway through the first quarter. The Chargers got on the scoreboard first on a Tristan Hyde touchdown pass to Alex Carswell. Karel Hamilton added the two-point conversion […]
Continue ReadingSpecial teams, defense gives Durant 13-12 win over Wharton
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor TAMPA — On the last play of the third quarter, Zach Hooper returned a Wharton punt 80 yards down to the Wharton 9-yard-line. “I just saw the hole that came open and I took it,” said the senior. “I knew our offense just needed a spark.” That “spark” set […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ashley Murray
Strawberry Crest senior Ashley Murray keeps busy with her school work and as the captain of the girls cross country team. She recently placed eighth in the East Hillsborough Invitational, at Newsome High School, and was the top finisher for area schools. She also ran a personal record time of 21:10 and was the first […]
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