Going undefeated in district play was a huge accomplishment for the Plant City Raiders, and senior running back Markese Hargrove is a big reason why the team was able to complete the sweep. Against Lennard, Hargrove ran for 228 yards and one touchdown with a monstrous 13.8 yards per carry — easily his most efficient […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jordyn Manning
Unless one likes defense, the JV game between the Turkey Creek Trojans and Dover Patriots was the most exciting matchup of the week among all TCYFCC teams. Although Turkey Creek took a 60-53 loss, running back Jordyn Manning, 13, torched the Pats to the tune of five rushing touchdowns and one receiving score. Your coach […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Daniel Teske
Strawberry Crest’s swimming teams have had a very good season, but things are especially looking good for sophomore Daniel Teske. The second-year swimmer won the Hillsborough County championships in the 100 fly and 100 back races. What was the competition like? It was pretty high, you know, all the guys wanted to get first and […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: KIARA HERNANDEZ
Taekwondo green belt Kiara Hernandez competed in the International Martial Arts Festival from Thursday, Oct. 8, to Sunday, Oct. 11, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. She took home three gold medals. Hernandez has also competed in Sarasota and Austin, Texas this year, earning five gold and two silver medals between the three events. […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Haftom Fliegelman
Durant High’s boys cross country team did fairly well at the Saturday, Oct. 3, Don Bishop Invitational, finishing 11th in a field of 28 schools with at least five runners. It was a particularly good day for junior Haftom Fliegelman, who won the race with a time of 16:41.50. The next-closest finisher, Middleton’s Daniel Dean, […]
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Plant City picked up a 22-7 win over East Bay Friday, Sept. 25, and leading the defense was linebacker Steven Ogletree. The junior finished the game with 19 tackles and one sack, and now has 60 tackles through five games. You really did your thing out there last week. What were you feeling before the […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Terra Brooks
Strawberry Crest’s three-sport star, Terra Brooks, has over 100 kills, 91 digs and 50 blocks roughly two-thirds of the way through the 2015 season, and has led the Lady Chargers to the top spot in the district. She’s looking to end her high school volleyball career on top, with at least a district title, next […]
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online pharmacy buy prograf no prescription pharmacy Few situations bring about as many goosebumps as Durant’s final play Friday, Sept. 11. In the fourth quarter, with time running out, the Cougars needed a field goal to beat rival Newsome — the same as last year, when Durant’s kick missed. But the difference, in 2015, was […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kaelib Carlough
Plant City High’s golf teams have gotten off to a solid start in 2015. Although the girls team is normally the one that gets all the publicity, junior Kaelib Carlough looks to lead the boys team into the Tampa Bay-area spotlight. Carlough is averaging a 38 this season. What are you looking forward to accomplishing […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Derek McBride
The Plant City Dolphins Mighty Mite team beat Turkey Creek, 31-6, August 25, and much of that came from Derek McBride’s three quarters at running back. McBride gained nearly 270 yards and scored all of the Dolphins’ touchdowns, helping them get to a 3-0 record. How long have you been playing football? Three years. You […]
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