Paxton Sims wasted no time bouncing from one sport to another this week. The Durant junior went 6-for-7 at the plate in Durant’s two games of the state tournament last weekend, in Fort Myers. This week, he began football practice, preparing for his senior season as a tight end/slot receiver for the Cougars. He had […]
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Tanner Thompson
Strawberry Crest senior Tanner Thompson came into a new program as a 5-foot-5 freshman. Now 6-3, 215 pounds, Thompson was a power hitter for the SCHS baseball team this season, hitting .269 with 18 RBI and two home runs while starting at first base. He is committed to play at Division II Barry University in […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Paige Davis
buy amitriptyline online amitriptyline no prescription Paige Davis isn’t content with just one role as a softball player. The Durant senior led the Lady Cougars with a 1.46 ERA this season in 153 innings pitched and had 106 strikeouts. Davis also performed well at the plate, batting .390 with 14 RBI. She is committed to […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Tyler Danish
Durant’s Tyler Danish, a senior right-hander committed to the University of Florida, had yet to give up an earned run this season entering the Cougars region quarterfinal game May 1. He is also batting .387 with 24 RBI, including two home runs in the district tournament, which the Cougars won for the first time since […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sammy Tyler
Sammy Tyler has found a home with the Strawberry Crest softball team. The junior transferred to SCHS, after spending two years at Armwood and has become the ace of the Lady Chargers pitching staff. Tyler helped guide her new team to the Class 6A-11 championship last week. She struck out 20 batters in the two […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ali Grimmel
Wide receiver and captain Ali Grimmel has been a leader for the Plant City High flag football team in more ways than one. The four-year starter has 33 catches on the year for 312 yards, but it is her vocal leadership that stands out. Grimmel, also a competitive cheerleader at PCHS, uses her outgoing personality […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Terra Brooks
Three-sport athlete Terra Brooks has been putting the skills she’s developed through volleyball and basketball to good use this track-and field-season. The Strawberry Crest freshman finished second in the triple jump and third in the long jump at last week’s Hillsborough County Championships. She recently set a personal best of 35.9 in the triple jump […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Margo Butler
Durant High School senior Margo Butler tried pole-vaulting when she was a sophomore, looking for something fun and different to do. With a natural talent for the unique track-and-field event, Butler has found success, including recently taking first place at Western Conference, with a personal best vault of 8-3. With few trainers in the area, […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Keven Long
Plant City High senior Keven Long has established himself as a leader on the surging Raiders baseball team. Long entered this week with a 0.84 ERA and a 4-1 record on the mound. He has recorded 29 strikeouts and, outside of one home run, he hasn’t allowed an extra base hit this season. At the […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dylan Robinson
It’s no surprise Dylan Robinson is a talented athlete. The Plant City Little Leaguer’s grandfather is NHL Hall-of-Fame player and nine-time Stanley Cup champion Larry Robinson. Dylan, 12, played hockey before focusing on baseball. The switch was a good choice: He already has five home runs in six games and has struck out 19 of […]
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