If you’ve ever driven or walked the streets of Plant City, chances are, Natalie Rebel has said hello. She can be found on the corner of Collins Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, or at the intersection of Wheeler or Alexander streets, wearing a bright yellow sign with red writing. Call her a walking […]
Continue ReadingVSI W-League adds Portugal National Team standout
RELEASE – The VSI Tampa Bay FC W-League team has added the help of Portugal National team midfielder Andrea “A-Rod” Rodrigues, pending USSF approval. While in college, Rodrigues discovered her Brazilian and Portuguese roots by participating in National team camps in 2009 and 2010 with the U‐19 and U‐20 Brazilian National team while they prepared for […]
Continue ReadingFormer Gator added to VSI W-League team
RELEASE – VSI Tampa Bay FC announced that former American college and professional soccer midfielder Stacy Bishop has signed with the team for the 2013 W- League season, pending USSF approval. Bishop, a native of the Tampa area and who last played for the Atlanta Beat of Women’s Professional Soccer, will make her debut for […]
Continue ReadingVSI opens Lamar Hunt Cup play Tuesday
VSI Tampa Bay FC will take a break from their inaugural season in USL PRO to take part in the 100th Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, beginning Tuesday with a match against Orlando City U23s at the Seminole Soccer Complex in Sanford. As the 2012 PDL Southern Conference Champions, Orlando City U23s are a strong […]
Continue ReadingMark Popek now a member of the New York Jets
Mark Popek isn’t your typical “gifted athlete makes it” story. While some athletes seem destined to play in NFL as soon as they strap on shoulder pads in high school, for most of his prep career, Popek was a long shot to even to get quality varsity playing time. A self-described “tall and lanky tight […]
Continue ReadingHockey team unites three Plant City schools
Patrick Alfonso isn’t your typical high school athlete. The Strawberry Crest freshman takes classes at the Dover school and plays tennis for the Chargers in the spring. But during the fall and summer, he is a Durant Cougar. “When I’m out selling T-shirts, I’ll hear things like, ‘You go to Strawberry Crest. Why are you […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Single elimination unfair to athletes
We’ve all heard the expression “on any given day,” when referring to a team’s chances of winning. In no two sports is this more true than in baseball and softball. From Little League to the pros, every team — no matter their record or talent level — has a solid chance of winning as soon […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Paige Davis
Paige Davis isn’t content with just one role as a softball player. The Durant senior led the Lady Cougars with a 1.46 ERA this season in 153 innings pitched and had 106 strikeouts. Davis also performed well at the plate, batting .390 with 14 RBI. She is committed to South Florida State College, where she […]
Continue ReadingPCHS players clean up at VTO Combine
Plant City High football players had a strong showing over the weekend as PCHS hosted the VTO Sports Prep 100 Tampa Combine. Jyquis Thomas was named MVP for defensive backs, John Broome was MVP for defensive linemen, Landon Galloway was MVP for tight ends and Quincy Robinson was MVP for offensive lineman. Hassan Bailey was […]
Continue ReadingCity to host 16th annual soccer skills competition
Otis M. Andrews Sports complex will host the 16th annual Optimist Tri-Star Soccer Skills Competition Saturday. The free event is for ages 6-14 and no pre-registration is needed. Boys and girls will compete in separate divisions in various soccer skills, including dribbling, passing and shooting. The event, co-sponsored by the City of Plant City Recreation […]
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