In last week’s Game of the Week review, I posed the question: Have the tables turned in the outskirts of Plant City? After Friday night’s action at Durant High School, I’d say they have. Strawberry Crest (5-2) came into this one wanting to prove that it belonged in the conversation with any team, and the […]
Continue ReadingAfter vote, ISF focuses on Tokyo, Plant City
Fans of wrestling can rest assured that the Olympics’ oldest sport is back in the mix for the future games. Conversely, fans of baseball and softball don’t have the same assurance. But those advocating for those sports have a message: The dream isn’t dead yet. “[The Olympic bid] hasn’t fallen through completely,” said Don Porter, […]
Continue Reading2013 Gridiron Podcast: Week 6
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you the fourth installment of our 2013 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2013 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game […]
Continue ReadingRivalry Rematch: Strawberry Crest vs. Durant
Who saw this season coming? Who would have guessed that Durant, despite losing a large chunk of its starters to graduation, would be going into a game against Strawberry Crest with only one win? Especially after the 2012 spring game, when the two schools played each other and the Cougars came on top — quite […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Sports writer ready to tackle Plant City athletics
Hello, Plant City. Nice to meet you. After 18 months under the direction of former Associate Editor Matt Mauney, the sports section for the Plant City Times & Observer has been entrusted to me. I’ve spoken with many of you recently and heard all about the great job that Matt did with his coverage, and […]
Continue ReadingDaniel Paul: Plant City’s Jack of All Trades
Most middle-schoolers who play football probably sound a lot like Daniel Paul when asked about their sport of choice. “I like everything about football,” Paul says. “I like playing tailback and fullback, running the ball, running people over.” But, what would most middle-schoolers say about their performance in the classroom and other activities. This is […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jarrett Jacobsen
You could say that the Jacobsen family has a thing for football. Jarrett, along with two of his younger siblings, finished in first place in Saturday’s NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition. He racked up 241 total yards on the day. Jarrett and the Jacobsens will get to compete in a sectional competition Oct. 20, […]
Continue Reading2013 Gridiron Podcast: Week 5
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you the fourth installment of our 2013 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2013 season. Staff Writer Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of the Week,” […]
Continue ReadingPlant City team wins Red Bull Flugtag
It could be said the fourth generation of the Humphrey family has flown the highest. Or, rather, the farthest. That’s because Plant City natives Kevin and Keith Humphrey, both 43, are three-time Red Bull Flugtag competition winners. The twins assembled a crew — including Plant City native David West and friends Kevin Riley and Chris Elmore […]
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