Register for youth soccer season The Plant City Parks and Recreation Department announced sign-ups for the 45th annual PCPRD/Optimist Youth Soccer Program season are now underway. The program is open to area youths age 4-18 (as of June 1, 2021), who will be divided into 11 age groups in boys, girls and co-ed divisions. COVID-19 […]
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Fighting for five
The Plant City Dolphins Midgets football team will begin its latest playoff run this Saturday. If the next few weeks go well for them, they could win their fifth consecutive league championship.
Continue ReadingDynamic Sports and Learning Academy restarting free athletic training for youths
Dynamic Sports and Learning Academy, a Plant City-based nonprofit that works with young athletes, is getting ready to get back on the field starting next week. DSLA started offering free athletic training services last June to area youths up to age 18 at Marshall Middle Magnet School’s track and field, 18 S. Maryland Ave. The […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 12.17.20
PCD Midgets complete perfect season The Plant City Dolphins Midgets football team just did something few teams can claim on a resume. With Saturday’s 47-0 win over the Polk City Jaguars in Plant City, the Dolphins finished the 2020 TCYFCC regular season completely unblemished — no losses and no points allowed — and extended their […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 12.10.20
Dolphins teams looking to preserve perfect seasons Several Plant City Dolphins teams are heading into the weekend looking to make the playoffs with unblemished regular-season records. The Mighty Mites, Pee Wees, Midgets and Junior Varsity Dolphins all have 5-0 records and will face the Polk City Jaguars at home Saturday to try and go undefeated […]
Continue ReadingReturn of the ‘rings’
The United Youth Football League’s annual national championship tournament is back at Ellis-Methvin Park this week.
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Korbin Dunkin
Korbin Dunkin is a versatile young athlete who plays football and competes in mixed martial arts.
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Cain Cook
Cain Cook starts at right tackle for the Plant City Dolphins Midgets football team.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 10.29.20
Colts give away food boxes The Plant City Colts may not be playing football this season, but they’re still making their presence felt in the community. On Oct. 17 and 24, members of the Colts organization donated dozens of boxes full of food to local families in need. The Colts now plan to host monthly […]
Continue ReadingPunt, Pass & Kick contest returns
The Plant City Parks and Recreation Department/Optimist Tri-Star Punt, Pass & Kick Skills Contest was held the morning of Oct. 24 and 48 youths age 6-15 tested their football skills at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex. Eighteen kids took home trophies for finishing in their age groups’ respective top three spots. 6-7 GIRLS Kaitlyn […]
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