The competitive cheerleading team at Strawberry Crest High School can be considered a family. Just like a houseful of sisters, they may not always get along or even hang out outside of “home.” But when they are on the competition mat — this family’s home — each team member respects one another and their abilities. […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Recruiting brings sports full circle
I’ve been covering high school sports for about four years, three of which have been full-time. And before high school sports were my main focus, I spent three years covering sports at my alma mater, Georgia Southern University, with a large focus on GSU’s Division I FCS (formerly I-AA) powerhouse football program. I’ve seen dozens […]
Continue ReadingBoys teams prepare for districts
With only a few games left in the regular season and the district schedule already in place, area boys basketball teams are gearing up for district tournaments. Durant will enter the Class 8A District 7 tournament as the No. 6 seed after going 2-8 in district play. The Cougars are 9-11 overall as of Tuesday […]
Continue ReadingDistrict tourneys set for Saturday
With regular season tournaments and duals in the books, area high school wrestling teams will be vying for their postseason fates this weekend in district tournaments. Plant City and Durant will take part in the Class 3A District 6 tournament Saturday, at Brandon High School. Brandon dominated last weekend’s Hillsborough County meet and seek another […]
Continue ReadingSoccer: Lady Raiders’ season ends in region finals
If one thing can be taken away from Tuesday night’s game, it’s that the Plant City girls soccer program is headed in the right direction. Plant City (11-4-3) saw its season come to an end Jan. 29, with a 1-0 home loss to Lakewood Ranch in the Region 3 finals. The region finals appearance was […]
Continue ReadingWinners released for Tri-Star Basketball Skills Contest
The Optimist Club of Plant City and the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department held the 40th annual Tri-Star Basketball Skills Contest Jan. 26 at Tomlin Middle School.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest’s Hamilton chooses Samford
Strawberry Crest High wide receiving standout Karel Hamilton has committed to play football for Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., making him the first player at SCHS to ever commit to a Division I football program.
Continue ReadingPlant City to host slow-pitch tourney
Age isn’t a factor in sports. Just ask any of the participants in this weekend’s International Softball Federation/International Senior Softball Association World Tournament of Champions. The event will be held this weekend, at Plant City Stadium and the Randy Larson Softball Complex, along with other facilities throughout the Tampa Bay area. The tournament will feature […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Motorsports rumbles into downtown
The old Firestone shop at the corner of Baker and Palmer streets soon will go from servicing vehicles with four wheels to those with two, three, four — and even none at all. Plant City Motorsports, a full-service shop specializing in servicing all makes of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, side-by-sides and watercraft, is set to open March […]
Continue ReadingLifted Fitness combines athletic wear, evangelism
Since becoming an avid runner, Rebecca Rothman wanted to find a way to stand out from the crowd. The perfect idea came to her while working out at the Plant City Family YMCA. “God graced me with the idea of designing athletic apparel to witness to others — whether it be at the gym, a marathon […]
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