By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Meg Jordan has many passions in life. Golf is only one of them, but the sport has had a strong influence on her life and the path she has chosen. “It has done so much for me, and I’ve met people from all over the world just because of […]
Continue ReadingBAKER’S DOZEN: Tristan Hyde
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor After an offensive snap is taken by the Strawberry Crest football team, the player wearing jersey No. 15 may be lost in the sea of big bodies. But when you look at the stat sheet at the night’s end, you will begin to take notice.
Continue ReadingTop Five Teams of 2012
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor There was no shortage of great moments this past year in Plant City sports. Durant High School especially had a memorable year, with its softball team winning the program’s first state championship followed by a historic 11-1 campaign by the Cougars football team. The Plant City Observer was born […]
Continue ReadingTop Five Sports Moments of 2012
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor There was no shortage of great moments this past year in Plant City sports. Durant High School especially had a memorable year, with its softball team winning the program’s first state championship followed by a historic 11-1 campaign by the Cougars football team. The Plant City Observer was born […]
Continue ReadingCommunity coverage goes deeper than stories
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Working for a community newspaper is unique, because I really get to know the community much more closely than I would as a beat reporter for a large metro daily. This means I often have opportunities to connect with the people I write about. And, there is also a […]
Continue ReadingArea football teams tentatively scheduled for same district from 2013-14
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor All thee area high school football teams will be in the same district next fall if the tentative realignment the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), released Friday, holds up.
Continue ReadingPlant City Observer names 2012 players of the year
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor There was no shortage of highlights this past high school football season in the Plant City area. There were notable moments, great plays and thrilling games throughout the season. The team achievements and great moments wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for the talented athletes themselves. All the football […]
Continue ReadingPCHS soccer celebrates alumni
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor It was an eventful night for Plant City High soccer Dec. 14, as the girls program celebrated Senior Night and the boys team held its second annual Alumni Night.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Holiday hoopla and hoop dreams
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor As other students are out enjoying winter break, players on our high school basketball ball teams will be putting themselves to the test in holiday tournaments. The Strawberry Crest boys basketball team will lead the way, when the Chargers compete two notable tournaments. First, they’ll bring their game to […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Quentin Robinson
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Quentin Robinson sure knows how to make a quick impression. The Plant City High School senior was named the Defensive Player of the Game for the East team at this year’s Hillsborough County All-Star Game, held Dec. 15, at Raymond James Stadium. This was the defensive lineman’s first year […]
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