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Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 09.20.12: Big Guys Up Front
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Continue ReadingPODCAST: Gridiron Report – Week 4
The Plant City Observer brings you the fourth 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 will feature a weekly “Game of the Week,” with an in-depth […]
Continue ReadingHIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD: Sept. 19
VOLLEYBALL Riverview 3, Plant City 1: Plant City fell to 1-3 this season with another close loss Tuesday, this time coming against Riverview 25-22, 19-25, 23-25, 17-25. Noelle Dietrich had 10 kills, Alex Arnold had 13 kills, Kelly Drake had 33 assists and Danielle Rodriguez led the team with 15 digs. The Lady Raiders will host […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: East Hillsborough Cross Country Invitational
LITHIA — All three area schools took part in the East Hillsborough Invitational Saturday morning at Newsome High School. The girls varsity ran first, followed by the boys varsity and then a combined junior varsity heat. This was the first large meet of the year for area schools, including Plant City, as they usher in […]
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Plant City came away with a big 23-21 win over visiting Gaither Friday. The Raiders improved to 2-1 this season and will carry the momentum into next week’s home game against Riverview.
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By Matt Mauney | Sports Editor PLANT CITY — Dontavious Johnson had 116 receiving yards and a touchdown and freshman Tavares Chase scored the game winner as Plant City stunned Gaither 23-21 Friday at Raider Stadium. Down 21-17, the Plant City defense put together a stop to give the offense one last chance with 4:23 […]
Continue ReadingDurant playing like well-oiled machine
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer It’s still early in the high school football season, but a few things are beginning to come into focus. Durant is coming off a state playoff appearance and a 7A District 8 title, and the Cougars — at least so far — look to be on pace to match […]
Continue ReadingGAME OF THE WEEK 09.13.12: Following the Footsteps
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