By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Everything has been running to plan so far for the Durant Cougars. But, according to head coach Mike Gottman, the biggest challenge thus far happens Friday.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Athletic trainers needed at schools
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Everything happens for a reason. That was the message new Strawberry Crest head football coach John Kelly sent to his team after the Chargers’ season opener against crosstown rival Plant City. But the statement wasn’t in reference to the Chargers’ 21-7 win, which will go down as one of […]
Continue ReadingPODCAST: Gridiron Report ‘ Week 2
The Plant City Observer brings you the second installment of our new weekly podcast, the Plant City Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2012 season. Sports Writer Matt Mauney is the host of the podcast, which will feature a weekly “Game of the Week,” with an in-depth […]
Continue ReadingSparkman sells Bartow dealership to Stingray
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Plant City Mayor Mike Sparkman is getting out of the car business. On Aug. 30, Sparkman closed the sale of his Bartow Chevrolet dealership to Stingray Chevrolet owner Steve Hurley for the acquisition of Sparkman’s Chevy dealership in Bartow.
Continue ReadingVolleyball: Crest opens season with win over Plant City
DOVER — DOVER — The Strawberry Crest High volleyball team kicked off the 2012 season with a win Tuesday, defeating rival Plant City 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 22-25, 25-15). The match was a good measuring tool for both teams to see where they stand at this early juncture in the season.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest gets landmark win over Plant City 21-7
A scary moment at the end of the Strawberry Crest-Plant City game Saturday overshadowed what may be the biggest win in the history of the Chargers’ program. On what would be the final play of the game, senior linebacker Andrew Zuluaga was injured on a hit and laid unconscious for several minutes. Paramedics on the […]
Continue Reading2012 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Under Construction
The Plant City Observer presents our inaugural pigskin preview guide.
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Victoria Dunn
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Longtime fitness enthusiast and Plant City resident Victoria Dunn is thrilled about the new Les Mills Body Pump program at the Plant City Family YMCA. The long-running workout program made its first run at the Plant City YMCA Aug. 24, and attracted more than 100 participants over five 30-minute […]
Continue ReadingRaiders cheerleaders tumble into season
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Don’t be fooled by the Plant City High School cheerleading squad this year. The girls you see on the sidelines of football games on Friday nights aren’t just about chants, cheers and pompons. That’s because that same squad is also the competition cheer team, and they’re looking to do […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Five things of note for fall season
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know it’s football season. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our extensive football preview guide, “Under Construction,” in this edition. But there are many other happenings coming up that are not related to the pigskin. Here’s the top […]
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