As with all Hillsborough County schools, Strawberry Crest and Plant City will open the 2012 season on a special night, kicking off Saturday because of the Republican National Convention. New Strawberry Crest head coach John Kelly and his Chargers team are coming off a special night in their preseason game last week against Freedom. The […]
Continue ReadingPODCAST: Gridiron Report – Week 1
The Plant City Observer is proud to announce 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 […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest blanks Freedom in preseason action
Strawberry Crest High School opened its 2012 campaign with a spirited 29-0 trouncing of Freedom High School in preseason action Aug. 24, at home.
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Luther Scarlett
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer At the younger age groups, most players prefer the quarterback or running back positions to the less glamorous — but no less important — line positions. However, that isn’t the case for 6-year-old Luther Scarlett, a center and defensive end for the Plant City Dolphins Mighty Mite team.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Wrestling match satisfies childhood dream
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer There was a time when I was obsessed with professional wrestling. Growing up, most of my friends (well, guy friends) were into it. I started watching and got hooked. Every flashy entrance. Every finishing move. Every championship title match. I just couldn’t get enough of it.
Continue Reading2012 Volleyball Preview: Youth a theme for local teams
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The high school volleyball season is just around the corner, and area teams are gearing up to build on last year’s success. One school, Plant City High, will usher in a new era with new head coach Jessie Thorton.
Continue ReadingLEAVE IT TO BEEVOR
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Many athletes play multiple sports growing up. Growing up in Luton, England, just north of London, new Plant City High School cross country coach Luke Beevor was no different.
Continue ReadingPlant City Celtics end season perfectly
The Plant City YMCA 8- and 9-year-old basketball team, the Celtics, finished the season undefeated Aug. 17.
Continue ReadingTOPSoccer still open for fall season
The Brandon TOPSoccer Program, which gives children with special needs an opportunity to learn and play soccer, is accepting registration until Sept. 8.
Continue ReadingFlag football registration open
Registration is under way for the 46th season of the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department/Optimist Youth Flag Football Program.
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