Wall shows potential to Plant City players
It started as a casual conversation between two high school football coaches. Gerald Dickens, a former Plant City High and University of Florida standout, mentioned to Plant City High assistant coach Roy Schmidberger about putting his name and picture on the wall, along with other former players who went on to play in college. After […]
Continue ReadingClay Cullins, Josh Hyde lead Chargers in receptions
Strawberry Crest knew things had to be different this year in its pass-heavy offense. Gone was Karel Hamilton, now at Samford University, who caught 36% of quarterback Tristan Hyde’s passes and accounted for nearly half of the team’s total receiving yards. Tristan’s brother, Josh, was second on the team, with 372 yards, compared to Hamilton’s […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Farewell to the Winter Strawberry Capital
When I first accepted this job and moved from Atlanta to Plant City, I didn’t know what to expect. Like many of my colleagues, being a part of a startup paper was both exciting and scary. The opportunity was great, but the transition was one of the most significant of my life. Gone was the […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Erick Reyes
Erick Reyes, 15, has a passion for the game of soccer. His dream is to grow up and play for Real Madrid. So far, he is on the right path. Reyes, a sophomore at Durant High School, was a part of an Atlanta Cup finalist team and Disney Cup finalist team this year. He was […]
Continue ReadingCampGrass picks Plant City to host music fest
Musicians of all experience levels will strap their guitars, banjos and more for the annual CampGrass, a musical workshop sponsored by the Central Florida Bluegrass Association. For the first time, the event will be held at Boone’s Nursery, 3201 N. Maryland Ave., Plant City. A night of camping, jamming and a low-country boil on Sept. […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Diana Corzine
Plant City High senior Diana Corzine has a passion for playing soccer, but running cross country in high school has improved her game. She finished first on her team at the East Hillsborough County Invitational with a time of 22:46, placing 11th overall. She plans to play soccer for Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tenn., […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Redman Cup recalls favorite rivalries
As Plant City and Durant prepare to square off in another chapter of the battle for the James L. Redman Cup this Friday, it got me thinking about some of my favorite football rivalries. We all know of Florida-Georgia, Michigan-Notre Dame and the rivalry of the Giants and Cowboys in the NFL, but here is […]
Continue ReadingPlant City, Durant compete for bragging rights
What a difference a year can make. This time last year, the Durant Cougars and Plant City Raiders entered their annual rivalry game on different sides of the spectrum. Durant was 4-0, well on its way to its first undefeated regular season. The Raiders were 3-1 but would lose five of their last six after […]
Continue ReadingArea youth programs earn national recognition
Youth sports teams in Plant City have seen plenty of success in recent years. From Little League teams winning state and region titles to youth soccer programs advancing to state competitions, the area is rich in young talent. Most recently, Plant City’s youth football players took the national spotlight for their achievements and accolades on […]
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