No one can argue that this year’s Durant team is much improved from last year’s, even if it’s only picked up one more win thus far. But, will any of the Cougars feel that way if they miss the playoffs again? Probably not — which is why the Nov. 1 game against East Bay weighs […]
Continue Reading2014 Gridiron Report: Week 10
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2014 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2014 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingDance Connection to host scavenger hunt fundraiser
They came, they saw, and they clogged their way to a carload of awards on Oct. 4. Now, the Plant City Clogging Connection needs help covering the costs, and the team wants to show everyone a good time in doing so. The team, in conjunction with Dance Connection, is hosting an Autumn Adventure Scavenger Hunt […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 10.24.14
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. FOOTBALL + Schools roll out anti-texting initiative Hopefully, everyone knows to put their phones away while driving. If not, then everyone at tonight’s Strawberry Crest football game will get an extra reminder. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Alternate Jerseys Mean Homecoming
Plant City High School’s football team wasn’t big on special Homecoming traditions when Todd Long coached there. He’s the athletic director at Durant now, though, where the football team does do something different for the occasion. Most people probably think of Durant as a strictly navy blue-and-gold program. After all, those are two colors that […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dawson Traffanstedt
The Plant City Dolphins’ Midgets team is in good standing right now, sitting at a 7-2 record going into the final game of the TCYFCC regular season. The boys just came up with a 30-6 win over the Brandon Lions on Saturday, Oct. 18, and head coach Eric Lawson credits middle linebacker Dawson Traffanstedt as […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest, Plant City Renew Rivalry
This certainly hasn’t been the kind of season John Kelly and the Strawberry Crest Chargers were hoping to have. Now, with only a few games left to play, it’s visible out on the practice field. Even Kelly, who is normally as upbeat as they come, sounds tired. Last week’s loss to East Bay hurt the […]
Continue ReadingTrojans Doing Big Things With Small Roster
Playing football is a grind, even for athletes who only play on offense or defense. That’s why youth rosters usually have around 30 kids and why higher levels add more players. So, imagine how the Turkey Creek Trojans’ Varsity team feels about having 12 players in an 11-man game. These kids are on the field […]
Continue Reading2014 Gridiron Report: Week 9
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2014 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2014 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 10.17.14
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. GOLF + Lady Raiders repeat as champs Stop us if you’ve heard this before: The Plant City Lady Raiders are going on a playoff run. They won the Class 3A District 13 championship again Oct. 13, posting a score of 339. […]
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